We are a local daycare in Irvine for children from ages 3 months to 4 years.
Hello Families! Child Care Etc., a Licensed Infant Only Family Child Care, has new enrollment openings for your babies! We are a small, licensed home childcare facility, and care for no more than 4-5 children. Child Care Etc., a licensed family daycare in Irvine, CA. Child Care etc. works daily to create a nurturing, loving educational foundation for each child but also to give our parents peace of mind, knowing that your baby and child will be safe and loved with the attention your child deserves. Our program is a pre-preschool program, specializing in the care, education and nurturing of children ages 1 month to 4 years old. We encourage self-esteem, social skills and creativity through an emotionally enriched environment. Our curriculum is designed to nurture your baby along their developmental milestones. We encourage the infusion of joy each day because we prioritize your child’s emotional and physical development. We work with small and large motor development, creating confidence and independence. Our language development and literacy activities not only teach children to communicate but inspires creativity and brain development, encouraging social and verbal skills. We practice memory and hands on skills with our STEM math and science curriculum, opening doors for imagination. Our pretend play, arts and crafts, dance, music and singing, as well as outdoor play allow your child to create, dream, express and engage with their imagination.
Discover Mini Bambini European Schoolhouse, a Russian immersion daycare and preschool located in Irvine. Our curriculum blends Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Waldorf approaches, promoting a love for learning through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and open-ended play. We utilize Kumon workbooks, Nikitin's games, and Seguin's boards for cognitive development. Creative expression is encouraged, with individual art albums and diverse art techniques. Naps are taken on comfortable toddler beds or cots, and we provide nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. We welcome children of all backgrounds, and no Russian language is required. Ages 1 to 4 are accepted. Experience our nurturing environment. Contact Mini Bambini European Schoolhouse for a tour.
At Happy Feet Daycare, we provide a warm, nurturing Montessori-inspired daycare program for children 6 weeks to 4 years old. Our goal is to create a safe and loving environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically during the most important early years of development. Our program encourages children to learn at their own pace while building independence, confidence, and a strong foundation for future learning. What families love about Happy Feet Daycare: • Montessori-inspired learning that promotes independence and self-help skills • Cooking & baking for practical life skills, plus music & movement for rhythm, creativity, and joy • A healthy balance of learning, play, and hands-on exploration • Daily arts and crafts that build creativity and fine motor development • Early school-readiness activities to strengthen academic foundations • Support for sleep training and potty training with family collaboration • Focus on important developmental milestones including motor skills, early communication, and social development We believe the early years build the foundation for lifelong success, which is why we introduce age-appropriate academic concepts while still allowing children to explore, move, and learn through curiosity and play. At Happy Feet Daycare, every child is supported, encouraged, and celebrated as they grow, learn, and take their next big steps. Now enrolling! Message us on Yelp to schedule a tour or learn more about our program.
Experienced & Passionate Care With 20 years of experience in child care, I provide a nurturing and safe home daycare where children thrive. Strong Educational Background I hold a bachelor’s degree in French language and an associate degree in child development and liberal studies, ensuring a well-rounded learning environment. Enriching French Learning I introduce children to French through songs and simple sentences, making language learning fun and interactive. Why Choose Me? A warm, educational, and language-rich setting where children grow, learn, and develop essential skills every day.
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ICNS has a developmental, play based curriculum. It provides experiences that meet the children's needs and stimulates their natural curiosity to learn in the areas of social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development. In a family friendly atmosphere of play, exploration, and social connections, the children participate in the daily centers with the assistance of parent volunteers. Activity centers in the classroom provide art, language & writing, math, science, and social/dramatic opportunities. Outside play is integrated into the curriculum providing opportunities for gross motor interactions and social interactions. Conversations between the parents and children are encouraged and plentiful, owing to the 1:5 ratio of adults to children. The curriculum is planned to support the goals for each child's individual success based on the dynamics, needs, and interests of each group. Also included in the curriculum are the special skills, culture, and traditions that are shared by the diverse families in the school. These support the children's natural excitement and joy of learning and provide them with a model of respect for all people.
