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Recent child care center reviews in Santa Monica, CA

Amalia Daycare

5.0

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. It was a joy to know every time he was dropped off that he would be surrounded by love, kindness and understanding!

- Matthew W

Sprouting Spirits

5.0

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 area. My kiddo loved the way Kayla structured the day, and the content and activities she shared and guided the children through. She is a...

- Morgan P

Untitled No. 1 School

5.0

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 magical place. Each teacher is caring, warm and truly loves each child. We feel that our son is valued, heard and most importantly we know that he is...

- Jacquelyn A

10th Street Preschool

5.0

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 ( that are awesome) and events (recently held one with Child psychiatrist Dr Sparrow). Another thing i love is the mixed age grouping. The...

- Sameer

Beginnings Learning Center

5.0

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 with their knowledge of early childhood development. Since our daughter started there a few months ago we've noticed her communication skills...

- Rachel A

Child care centers in Santa Monica, CA

Amalia Daycare

Amalia Daycare

2503 20th St, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $450/wk

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Amalia Daycare is a fantastic daycare! My husband and I visited MANY daycares in our search for a quality place where we felt comfortable to leave our son, and this daycare is far and above the best we've ever come across. My son was fortunate to attend this...

Evalina S


Sprouting Spirits

Sprouting Spirits

2600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $20/hr

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 area. My kiddo loved the way Kayla structured the day, and the content and activities she shared and guided the...

Morgan P


Untitled No. 1 School

Untitled No. 1 School

2953 Delaware Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $327/wk

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"Wonderful preschool that we absolutely adore! It's quickly become our extended family. Our son, Zade, attends and loves the teachers, the environment, the activities, and the other students. The staff really cares about our family's needs and they wholeheartedly...

Stephanie T


10th Street Preschool

1444 10th St, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $279/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 ( that are awesome) and events (recently held one with Child psychiatrist Dr Sparrow). Another thing i love is...

Sameer


Beginnings Learning Center

1516 19th St, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $327/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 with their knowledge of early childhood development. Since our daughter started there a few months ago we've...

Rachel A


Beth Shir Sholom

1827 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $284/wk

5.0

(1)

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.
5.0
"Great preschool! My son goes there."

Eyal Y


Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

1542 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $327/wk

5.0

(3)

5.0
"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 have really been enjoying their days in daycare, and always looking forward to go to play with their big...

Bokai C


Santa Monica Montessori School

1909 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $1665/mo

We are a private Montessori school based on the philosophy of freeing the child's potential in a stimulating environment. One of the first Montessori schools in the United States, we are proud of our rich heritage and we stay true to the Montessori method. Our carefully prepared environment and...

Beth Shir Shalom

Beth Shir Shalom

1827 California Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $1680/hr

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...

The Toddler Garden

The Toddler Garden

1249 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $327/wk

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.

Beach Mom Child Development Center

1720 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $1140/mo

1.0

(1)

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...

Keyla's Caring and Concern Child Care Inc

1917 20th St, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $332/wk

1.0

(1)


Dreamland Infant Center

1635 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $1095/mo

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...

Rustic Canyon Co-Op Nursery School

601 Latimer Rd, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $10500/day

Rustic Canyon Co-Op Nursery School, located in Santa Monica, California, is a state-licensed child care center that offers educational day care programs for preschool children 2 years old and up. The company company’s programs are offered with flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of every...

Kidz Korner Children's Center

Kidz Korner Children's Center

1905 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $1850/mo

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...

Child Success Center

828 Pico Blvd. Suite 7, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $352/wk

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.

Perfect Day Surf Camp

415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA

Perfect Day Surf Camp is a childcare facility on 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA where the care providers are knowledgeable in providing a responsive child care service. Their center hosts a positive community that fosters children's adequate growth and development.

Hill & Dale Family Learning Center

2801 25th St, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $175/wk

Hill & Dale Family Learning Center located in Santa Monica, CA is a non-profit organization 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 for kids from Infant, Toddler, and...

The Realm Creative Academy

400 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $335/wk

The Realm Creative Academy located in Santa Monica, CA is a non-profit organization 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 for kids of all ages.

Franklin Elementary School

2400 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $55/day

Franklin Elementary School in Santa Monica, CA is a non-profit organization 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 for kids of all ages.

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Ratings for Santa Monica, CA child care centers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.1 / 5

Child Care Centers in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.