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Child Care Centers in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

I've been here 7 years. They have a playdate curriculum. The kids are always excited to go to school as they are comfortable in the...

- Jocelyn G.

Beginnings Learning Center

My daughter started at this preschool when she was just one year old, and now that she’s moved on to elementary school, I can truly say this...

- Care member

Amalia Daycare

Our son Freddie spent a wonderful year here and we credited Ivo and Natalie for contributing greatly to the well-adjusted, kind, loving...

- Matthew W

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CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

235 HILL ST SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
The Children’s Place Preschool is a local provider of quality childcare programs in Santa Monica, California. We have knowledgeable teachers who have credentials with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and have many years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Our director is Kamilah Higgins. She started as a...

Jocelyn G. says "I've been here 7 years. They have a playdate curriculum. The kids are always excited to go to school as they are comfortable in the environment and they...

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Beginnings Learning Center

1516 19th St SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1980/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Beginnings Learning Center provides a warm, friendly, family-like environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. We offer a balanced, play-based curriculum that encourages creativity, independence, and a love of learning- while preparing children for Kindergarten and beyond.

Care Member says "My daughter started at this preschool when she was just one year old, and now that she’s moved on to elementary school, I can truly say this place...

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Amalia Daycare

2503 20th St Santa Monica, CA

5.0(4)
Preschool
Child care
In-Home daycare
Kindergarten
We are the ONLY multilingual Vegan daycare in West LA. At Amalia Daycare, we approach each child as an unique individual with their own talents and one-of-a-kind needs. Our goal is to create a loving and caring environment and to help our children grow in a most loving and natural atmosphere. Our little hands are involved in...

Matthew W says "Our son Freddie spent a wonderful year here and we credited Ivo and Natalie for contributing greatly to the well-adjusted, kind, loving child he's become....

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BEACHMOMS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1720 BROADWAY SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Beach Moms CDC is a for profit childcare center, providing pre-school and childcare services for children ages 2 to 6 years of age. The center received a Child Care Center License from California Community Care Licensing in 2012. Beach Moms CDC is an equal opportunity childcare center and employer We are located at 1720...

Carolyn .. says "My kids have been there on and off since they were 3 years old, and they are now 6 and 8. They are awesome and I've had a fantastic experience with them....

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Untitled No. 1 School

2953 Delaware Avenue Santa Monica, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Academic
Special needs
International
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
We are a nature-based full-day M-F pre-K/K program operating year-round for families spread evenly across income levels. Every teacher is highly educated and well qualified to learn from and teach your developing child. We believe in the wonder of learning and we actively engage in inquiry to understand our world. We are a...

Jacquelyn A says "Untitled #1 School is an awesome place for children and families. Our son and our family are loving our experience! The school is a beautiful and...

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Sprouting Spirits

2600 Ocean Front Walk Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Waldorf
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
Sprouting Spirits offers both holistic childcare and classes. Our newest program, Conscious Care, is now enrolling children ages 3-6 for our outdoor classroom program! Conscious Care is curated to develop you little one's mind, body, and spirit through guided exploration. Sprouting Spirits seeks to enhance the typical nannying...

Morgan P. says "Our 4-1/2 year old was lucky enough to attend Kayla's "Chakra Camp" program with three other children for a week in the summer of 2020 in the Boston, MA...

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Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

1542 Yale St Santa Monica, CA

5.0(3)
Child care

Bokai C. says "I sent my first kid to Pati's house since she's 15 months old, and now she's 4. My second kid went there since she's 13 months old, and she's 2 now. They...

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Montana Preschool

2621 WILSHIRE BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
International
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
90403

Tatiana X. says "We have been here since March of this year its so wonderful, The teachers are caring , warm and engaging. They have so many classes such as yoga, gym,...

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10th Street Preschool

1444 10th St Santa Monica, CA

3.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
10th Street Preschool located in Santa Monica, CA is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of...

Sameer says "I have my second daughter at 10th Street and could not be happier. Kids aside the school also focuses on parent education through the daddy / mommy groups (...

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Beginnings Learning Center

1516 19th St Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Beginnings Learning Center is a child care facility based in Santa Monica, California that offers educational day care programs geared towards preschool children. Beginnings Learning Center provides its services to kids between the ages of two to six years old. The company uses a structured curriculum filled with hands-on...

Rachel A. says "We've been extremely happy with the care and attention our daughter receives at Beginnings. The teachers are all kind yet firm, and I've been impressed...

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Beth Shir Sholom

1827 California Ave Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Beth Shir Sholom in Santa Monica, CA is a Jewish center and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care from Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.

Eyal Y. says "Great preschool! My son goes there."

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Kidz Korner Children's Center

1905 20th Street Santa Monica, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kidz Korner serves children who are fully potty trained between the ages of 3 and 6 years. The center is open Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm and operates 12 months a year. Kidz Korner is a play-based early learning center inspired by developmental theory and current research on young children. Children learn through...
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Camp Integem - New Roads School

3131 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
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The Toddler Garden

1249 26th Street Santa Monica, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Toddler Garden offers a pre-preschool experience just for 2's! Sweet, nurturing, and safe, our program provides children with the opportunity to socialize, play, and practice important self-help skills.
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Beth Shir Shalom

1827 California Avenue Santa Monica, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
Beth Shir Shalom is a play-based, Reggio inspired Jewish preschool for all children. We offer half-day, full-day, and extended days five days a week. Our children are a part of a caring community that invokes kindness and problem-solving skills that are needed to be a Mensch (good human). Through exploration and play, our...
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Beach Mom Child Development Center

1720 Broadway Santa Monica, CA

1.0(1)
Child care
Beach Mom Child Development Center located at 1720 Broadway, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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Dreamland Child Care Center

1635 Centinela Ave Santa Monica, CA

1.0(1)

Keyla's Caring and Concern Child Care Inc

1917 20th St Santa Monica, CA

1.0(1)
Child care
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Child Success Center

828 Pico Blvd. Suite 7 Santa Monica, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Child Success Center based in Santa Monica, CA offers Kindergarten Readiness Camp, Reading Club, Math Club, Speech Articulation, Handwriting Club, Social Skills - Friendship Club, and Getting Organized programs. The center specializes in children from infancy to early middle school years.
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Dreamland Infant Center

1635 Centinela Ave Santa Monica, CA

Preschool
Dreamland Infant Center is a child educational facility that was established in 1993. It is situated at 1635 Centinela Ave., Santa Monica, California. The center provides activities that aim to enhance every child's literacy, mathematical, social, and physical skills, as well as their creativity and imagination. It is open...
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Child care centers near you in Santa Monica, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Santa Monica, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Santa Monica, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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