Two New Daycares Plan Mission Viejo Openings

Two new daycares were approved by the planning commission Monday, Associate City Planner Tim Martin said. One of the businesses is planning to open in south Mission Viejo, while the other plans to open near .

Here's a quick look at both daycares.

Umaña

Umaña Academy is planning to open just north of Crown Valley near and with a 5,040 sq. ft. building and an outdoor play area of unspecified size.

Daycare would be provided for young children, along with fine art classes for small groups of children under 13. The average number of students planned for the site is 50.

The owner, Maureen Umaña Boatman of San Juan Capistrano, already owns and operates a similar business in Ladera Ranch. She said she plans to close the Ladera Ranch location and move it to Mission Viejo.

According to city staff, 27525 Puerta Real, Suite 900 was last occupied by Piano City from 1998 until it closed down a few years ago. The space is currently vacant.

Lakeside

Lisa Oliver of San Clemente is planning a 6,700 sq.ft. daycare with a 12,000 sq.ft. playground for the Plaza Del Lago shopping center. The shopping center is also home to , , and other businesses.

Lakeside Academy would cater to kids 2 to 6.

Oliver hopes to open Lakeside at 27772 Vista Del Lago, Building H. That address was once home to Sizzler's, and most recently the restaurant Boathouse on the Lake was there.

The owner plans to have a maximum of 160 children at once on site.