Normandale Family Childcare - Lake Forest, California

Julie McCullough

We have had the best experience sending our son to Normandale! When we started the process of finding daycare we knew we wanted in home so our son wasn’t lost in the crowd and we wanted it to be educational. We went to several places and I left crying I could not imagine leaving my son to go back to work, then we found Normandale! They are Montessori based daycare it was very organized, clean, and they were passionate about their work. Robbie started here when he was 6 months old and stayed until almost 3. We plan on sending our second born as well. Robbie excelled very quickly here singing entire songs, counting to ten, learning colors talking in 3+ word sentences all before two years old. His vocabulary amazes us everyday and by far is advanced compared to children his age. Being around other kids and following there curriculum has kept our little boy flourishing even when he’s not with us. He loves going and will even ask for his teachers over the weekends. They always have birthday parties and celebrations for the holidays it’s at the point where if he hears the word party he sings “Happy Birthday”. They keep us well informed of his progress and struggles. We always looked forward the arts and craft for Mother’s Day and fathers day and Valentines Day etc… We truly love them and know they love Robbie!

Vanessa Bauer

We LOVE Normandale Family Childcare. The met and exceeded our expectations for a home based childcare. Our son attended from 15 months to 3 1/2 years old and it was the perfect fit for the stage of life our family was in.

They run their program very similar to a Montessori style of learning and the results are evident. My son progressed well beyond his age and his independence was unmatched compared to my older two children. His vocabulary also skyrocketed once he started and he was speaking in complete sentences very early on.

His favorite part of the day was always singing songs. He also loved playing with his friends there and never had any problems napping or eating lunch. He enjoyed going each day and was always greeted with a smile and a hug!

We will forever be grateful for all of the teachers at Normandale, they treated my son with so much love and respect. We miss them dearly!

Charline Bianchi

Our daughter has been going to Normandale Family Childcare since she was 8 months – she is now 2.5 years old. Every day when we drop her off she has a big smile on her face, and runs into Ms. Mina and Ms. Maryam’s arms. Normandale Family Childcare offers a loving and caring environment for our kiddo, but also a place to learn and explore. Our little one counts to 20, knows every shape & color, knows her ABCs, and sings children song from beginning to end. She regularly comes home with artwork made at school. We love how every birthday and special occasions are celebrated, and the fun pictures we receive.
Enrolling our little one to Normandale Family Childcare was the best decision we made for her early development & education. We couldn’t be happier! ?

Rita Zhang

We have had a wonderful experience with this daycare. The teachers are incredibly loving and attentive. My daughter had a hard time adjusting during her first two weeks, but the staff were patient and nurturing, helping her to feel comfortable and secure. Now, she is always happy to go to daycare, and I can truly see the bond she has formed with her teachers. It's clear they genuinely care about her well-being and development. I am so grateful to have found such a supportive and caring environment for my daughter.

Georgina Lee

Ms. Mina and Ms. Maryam took such great care of our daughter! She started at Normandale at 20 months and stayed until turning 3. They made her feel safe and loved in her first daycare experience. Some of my favorite things were the parties they through for birthdays/holidays and how accommodating they were with potty-training. The only reason we left was to move her to a more formal preschool, closer to home. We were sad to leave and wish them both the best!

Jessica Bamsey

Our daughter started with Normandale when she was 4 months and is now 3 years old. For the last 3 years Ms Maryam and Ms Mina have been so loving, caring, patient and treat her as if she was their family. They take time to help each child complete art projects and learn, our daughter has learned the alphabetic and many songs earlier than we expected. They also celebrate birthdays and holidays with the kids and share the cutest photos. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for child care!

Andreea Teodor

As the proud parents of a now bubbly 2.5-year-old, we can't recommend Normandale Family Childcare enough. From the young age of 7 months, this nurturing daycare has been our daughter's second home. Watching her development under the care of the teachers at Normandale has been wonderful. We've seen her confidence blossom, her language skills expand, and her social interactions become increasingly confident. Every day, she comes home with new games, new songs, laughter and creativity. The impact extends far beyond playtime: her meal and sleep habits are very good. At home, she eats heartily and sleeps soundly, demonstrating the healthy routines and gentle guidance she receives at Normandale. And, perhaps most impressively, her potty-training journey has been remarkably smooth, thanks to the patience and encouragement of her caregivers. Normandale teachers value play-based learning, ensuring her days are filled with exploration, music, and imaginative activities. They provide all meals and snacks. And most importantly, they shower her with love and attention, creating a safe and comforting environment where she feels loved and secure. We wholeheartedly recommend Normandale Family Childcare with five-star smiles, and a heart full of appreciation.

Yi Li

Our baby girl loved here, Ms Mina and Maryam have been very kind and thoughtful for her. Although we have to move but definitely recommend everyone to take a look!