Special Needs Care near San Juan Capistrano, CA

Special Needs Care

Special Needs Care

Special Needs Care

Glow Daycare

Loving home daycare offering quality care for children from 2 months to 3 years. We provide healthy meals, a safe environment, and engaging activities that support learning and development.

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Infant Care

A cozy, nurturing home environment following your baby’s unique schedule. We focus on sensory play, music, and daily tummy time to hit early milestones. Our shoe-free, pristine space ensures a safe, loving area for crawling and discovery

Toddler Care

Under 2 years old

Our warm infant program builds strong bonds through sensory play, music, tummy time & gentle routines. Each baby is nurtured with love, patience & individualized care in a calm, safe space that supports early development.

2 years old and up

Our toddler program encourages independence, curiosity, and social skills through play-based learning, sensory activities, music, art, and outdoor time. We support language development, emotional growth, and hands-on exploration in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

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After Care Program

TK & Kindergarten Enrichment

The Catalyst Kids Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten program provides a supportive, enriching environment for children as they embark on their early school journey. Designed as a seamless extension of the school day, our curriculum fosters discovery, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and structured enrichment. Using Catalyst Kids Learning Through Literacy, we integrate English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies into engaging, literature-based experiences that build motivation, foundational skills, and core values. Children participate in STEM projects, creative expression activities, leadership opportunities, and structured physical development, all tailored to their interests and developmental needs. A balanced daily schedule includes meeting time to foster community, structured homework and academic enrichment, nutritious meals served family-style, and 30 Fit, ensuring active movement for a healthy lifestyle. Children explore long-term interests through specialized clubs and enjoy open recreation time with access to quiet spaces, dramatic play, and outdoor activities. Our dedicated teachers create meaningful connections, guiding children with respect and creativity. Strong family partnerships ensure collaboration through daily communication, school events, and shared program goals, making Catalyst Kids a trusted partner in each child’s early learning experience.

Camps

The Catalyst Kids Camps program offers an exciting and enriching experience where children can explore new interests, build friendships, and develop essential skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each day of camp is designed to encourage discovery, creativity, and collaboration, with hands-on activities that reinforce Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) concepts. Campers stay active and engaged through themed projects, team-building exercises, and outdoor play while enjoying nutritious snacks and meals that promote a healthy lifestyle. Our dedicated Camp Leaders recognize each child’s unique contributions, fostering confidence and a sense of belonging within the camp community. With camps available during summer, spring, and winter breaks, Catalyst Kids ensures that time off from school remains dynamic and meaningful. Children have the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, try new activities, and make lasting memories in a safe and engaging setting. Whether it's experimenting with a new art form, playing a new sport, or making new friends, our camps provide the perfect balance of structured learning and playful adventure, making every break a season of growth and excitement.

TK & Kindergarten Enrichment

The Catalyst Kids Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten program provides a supportive, enriching environment for children as they embark on their early school journey. Designed as a seamless extension of the school day, our curriculum fosters discovery, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and structured enrichment. Using Catalyst Kids Learning Through Literacy, we integrate English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies into engaging, literature-based experiences that build motivation, foundational skills, and core values. Children participate in STEM projects, creative expression activities, leadership opportunities, and structured physical development, all tailored to their interests and developmental needs. A balanced daily schedule includes meeting time to foster community, structured homework and academic enrichment, nutritious meals served family-style, and 30 Fit, ensuring active movement for a healthy lifestyle. Children explore long-term interests through specialized clubs and enjoy open recreation time with access to quiet spaces, dramatic play, and outdoor activities. Our dedicated teachers create meaningful connections, guiding children with respect and creativity. Strong family partnerships ensure collaboration through daily communication, school events, and shared program goals, making Catalyst Kids a trusted partner in each child’s early learning experience.

Summer Camp

Are you counting down the days till camp? We are too! At Catalyst Kids' camps every child is free to be the kid they want to be. Each day of camp is an opportunity to explore something new. Fellow campers become friends and friends become family. Welcome to the family! Our camps promote learning and skill building in a real-world atmosphere. Campers get the opportunity to practice what they learn during the school year, make connections, and engage in topics that they want to know more about. Students get to collaborate on exciting themes and activities that are designed to promote skill building while having fun. In a typical day, we promote an active and healthy lifestyle with healthy snacks, meals, and physical activity. We focus on discovery, play, and engagement and support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics concepts while building lasting connections. Our Camp Leaders recognize each camper’s unique contribution to the camp experience while bringing their own knowledge, talent, and positivity to help our students grow.

Summer Camp

Are you counting down the days till camp? We are too! At Catalyst Kids' camps every child is free to be the kid they want to be. Each day of camp is an opportunity to explore something new. Fellow campers become friends and friends become family. Welcome to the family! Our camps promote learning and skill building in a real-world atmosphere. Campers get the opportunity to practice what they learn during the school year, make connections, and engage in topics that they want to know more about. Students get to collaborate on exciting themes and activities that are designed to promote skill building while having fun. In a typical day, we promote an active and healthy lifestyle with healthy snacks, meals, and physical activity. We focus on discovery, play, and engagement and support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics concepts while building lasting connections. Our Camp Leaders recognize each camper’s unique contribution to the camp experience while bringing their own knowledge, talent, and positivity to help our students grow.

TK & Kindergarten Enrichment

The Catalyst Kids Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten program provides a supportive, enriching environment for children as they embark on their early school journey. Designed as a seamless extension of the school day, our curriculum fosters discovery, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and structured enrichment. Using Catalyst Kids Learning Through Literacy, we integrate English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies into engaging, literature-based experiences that build motivation, foundational skills, and core values. Children participate in STEM projects, creative expression activities, leadership opportunities, and structured physical development, all tailored to their interests and developmental needs. A balanced daily schedule includes meeting time to foster community, structured homework and academic enrichment, nutritious meals served family-style, and 30 Fit, ensuring active movement for a healthy lifestyle. Children explore long-term interests through specialized clubs and enjoy open recreation time with access to quiet spaces, dramatic play, and outdoor activities. Our dedicated teachers create meaningful connections, guiding children with respect and creativity. Strong family partnerships ensure collaboration through daily communication, school events, and shared program goals, making Catalyst Kids a trusted partner in each child’s early learning experience.

TK & Kindergarten Enrichment

The Catalyst Kids Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten program provides a supportive, enriching environment for children as they embark on their early school journey. Designed as a seamless extension of the school day, our curriculum fosters discovery, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on activities and structured enrichment. Using Catalyst Kids Learning Through Literacy, we integrate English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies into engaging, literature-based experiences that build motivation, foundational skills, and core values. Children participate in STEM projects, creative expression activities, leadership opportunities, and structured physical development, all tailored to their interests and developmental needs. A balanced daily schedule includes meeting time to foster community, structured homework and academic enrichment, nutritious meals served family-style, and 30 Fit, ensuring active movement for a healthy lifestyle. Children explore long-term interests through specialized clubs and enjoy open recreation time with access to quiet spaces, dramatic play, and outdoor activities. Our dedicated teachers create meaningful connections, guiding children with respect and creativity. Strong family partnerships ensure collaboration through daily communication, school events, and shared program goals, making Catalyst Kids a trusted partner in each child’s early learning experience.

Summer Camp

Are you counting down the days till camp? We are too! At Catalyst Kids' camps every child is free to be the kid they want to be. Each day of camp is an opportunity to explore something new. Fellow campers become friends and friends become family. Welcome to the family! Our camps promote learning and skill building in a real-world atmosphere. Campers get the opportunity to practice what they learn during the school year, make connections, and engage in topics that they want to know more about. Students get to collaborate on exciting themes and activities that are designed to promote skill building while having fun. In a typical day, we promote an active and healthy lifestyle with healthy snacks, meals, and physical activity. We focus on discovery, play, and engagement and support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics concepts while building lasting connections. Our Camp Leaders recognize each camper’s unique contribution to the camp experience while bringing their own knowledge, talent, and positivity to help our students grow.

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Drop-In Care Program

Daycare Program

A warm, Montessori-inspired toddler program where little ones learn through play, sensory bins, building activities, music, art, and practical life experiences. We encourage independence, language, and social skills while partnering with families to support potty training when each child is ready.

Preschool Program

Montessori-inspired preschool for ages 3-5 blending hands-on learning, Reggio-inspired creativity, and classical academics. Children explore math, literacy, science, art, music, and practical life through engaging materials that build independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beginning Preschool

This program is the first experience for many children in a preschool setting. We provide a nurturing environment with many activities to help children make a smooth transition from home to school. Potty training is not required in this program. We are happy to partner with families when ready.

Preschool

The preschool classrooms provide a nurturing environment with many activities. The children will be involved in the following activities. Literature, creative art, pre reading, pre math, music and movement, science, free play, language experiences, manipulatives, cooking and rest time if needed.

Primary

A primary-age Montessori education offers a unique learning experience that helps to prepare children for their future. It encourages independent exploration, allowing students to develop at their own pace while giving them the freedom to select activities and focus on topics of interest.

Pre-Primary

In our Pre-Primary community, we greatly emphasize preparing an environment in which each child has the ability to move and explore, which supports the development of their self-knowledge.

Infant Care

Our infant care program is designed to create a loving and secure environment for your little one. We focus on: Care Plans: Tailored to each baby’s needs, including feeding, sleeping, and developmental milestones. Sensory and Motor Skill Development and Daily Updates for Parents.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program fosters exploration and growth through: Play-Based Learning: Activities that promote language development, social skills, and physical coordination. Structured Routines and Potty Training Support.

Daycare Program

A cozy,loving space where your baby feels safe and cared for.we follow each child’s own rhythm- feeding,naps,and gentle play-while encouraging growth through soft music,sensory toys,and sweet moments of connection.

Toddler Care Program

A joyful place for curious little explorers! Our days are filled with singing,art,stories,and outdoor adventures that help toddlers build words,friendships,and self-confidence-always at their own pace.

Waddlers

Throughout the day, the infants are constantly stimulated through song, art , music and movement, tummy time, etc. Our Waddler program provides a safe, nurturing environment in which our little ones can grow, feel safe and at home. We create a very family style environment.

Toddler Component

The toddlers are learning that objects have different textures, colors, shapes and sizes.This age group loves to learn through using their five senses, as well as through their large and fine motor experiences. With our large playgrounds, we love to explore the outdoors and have fun experiences.

Toddler

Our staff of Montessori guides lead a curriculum that is focused on the critical areas of development for children at this age, including cognition, speech and motor skills. Through a variety of activities, we develop the whole child in a classic Montessori environment.

Primary

Our primary classroom is a mixed age environment with an expanded academic curriculum. The young child learns from the older child and from imitation

Primary Program

The Primary program is Preschool through Kindergarten age children and consists of five main areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Math and the exploration of Physical, Cultural & Natural Worlds.

Infant

Toddler

At Laguna Niguel Montessori Center, we understand that toddlers are excited and curious about the world around them. Using a classic Montessori approach, we direct that energy into a positive educational experience

RSM Montessori Academy (Toddler)

An authentic Montessori toddler program for ages 24-36 months. Child-centered learning across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and early Math with guided discovery in a prepared environment that fosters independence, focus, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning. Join us today.

RSM Montessori Academy

An authentic Montessori school for preschoolers, offering child-centered learning across Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Cultural Studies. Hands-on materials, guided discovery, and a prepared environment foster independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Join us!