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Forest Friends
5.0
Each child is unique and therefore their education should be also. I was impressed with the child-centered environment of the school as well as the safety and cleanliness standards.
- Michelle C
Bright Start Baby
5.0
Our daughter started at Bright Start at 6 months old. I cannot say enough amazing things about Ms Ashley and the teachers. They are so warm, loving, attentive, and caring - not only with your child, but with you as a new parent too! I remember my first call with Ashley, and she just spent her time...
- Pamela P
Aiello Family Child Care
5.0
The Aiellos are phenomenal! The space is warm and filled with light; the days consist of songs, art/projects/learning and outdoor play. The children are nurtured and urged to explore. I can't imagine a better place for our children to grow. Incredible experience!
- Arden A
Child care centers in Santa Monica, CA
Little Dolphins By The Sea located in Santa Monica, CA is a preschool and transitional kindergarten that focuses on promoting social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. The center specializes in children ages two and a half to five years and two months old and operates on weekdays from...
Ocean Park Center serves children from 2.5 years to 5 years old.
Families are admitted from a waiting pool taking into consideration siblings currently enrolled, a balance of age, gender, economic and ethnic diversity.
Generally, most openings for 2.5 to early 3 year olds occur in September...
We are a full day developmental preschool serving children ages 2-5. We are located in Santa Monica and we having been serving the Santa Monica community since 1995.
Trinity Baptist Children's Center in Santa Monica, CA is a 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 twelve weeks to six years old.
Edgemar Center for the Arts
2437 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA
Summer Acting Camps for Children and Teens.
Camp Includes The Following Classes:
IMPROV WORKOUT
Fun improvisational games & exercises.
Discover characters you never knew you could play by being thrown into situations where you don't have time to think.
AUDITIONING FOR FILM & TELEVISION...
The Raven's Nest Family Child Care in Santa Monica, California offers bilingual childcare and education for infants up to five year old children. Their program is a healthy mix of language skills, science, music, physical education, social skills, and arts and crafts. They are open Mondays through...
Gillybean School based in Santa Monica, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 2 PM and specializes in children ages two to five years old. The school provides a rich and stimulating, high-quality environment with attention to social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive growth.
La Nature Kids offers:
A forest Preschool (We are outdoors everyday in the local Santa Monica/Malibu Beaches and mountains)
We also offer After school and vacation camps
Santa Monica's Elementary School located at 1039 7th Street, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to four PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers...
Garden of Angels LLC located at 1009 18th Street, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after-...
The First School is a private developmental preschool in Santa Monica, California. The school offers toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs for children ages 16 months to five years. The school aims to cultivate the children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills, and...
Mount Olive Preschool located at 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's operating hours is from seven-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...
The Early Years School is a private preschool located in Santa Monica, California. It offers half-day preschool program either in the morning or afternoon schedule for children ages 2.9 to 5 years old. The school provides a hands-on curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and designed to be...
Stepping Stone Childcare located at 2527 25th Street, Santa Monica, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides...
Newpath Montessori School is situated at 1962 20th St., Santa Monica, California. Established in 1976, this school is a small but private academic provider that offers a year-round day school. It uses Montessori-designed materials that aim to prepare children for learning. Enthusiasm for learning is...
First Step located at 2650 2nd Street, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from nine AM to eleven AM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
The Palisades Preschool offers an experience for children and adults that celebrates diversity, creativity and kindness. Established in 1999, it provides childcare, daycare, preschool and kindergarten programs. Located at 958 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, the operating hours are weekdays from...
5.0
(1)
We are pleased to offer families a safe and healthy space, where their child can be readily prepared socially, emotionally, and academically for their early years journey through preschool and kindergarten. We pride ourselves in building earth conscious, creative, caring, and confident children who...
5.0
"Each child is unique and therefore their education should be also. I was impressed with the child-centered environment of the school as well as the safety and cleanliness standards."
Michelle C
4.8
(5)
My home childcare, Bright Start Baby, offers a warm and nurturing environment. It is the perfect mix of my experience running a childcare center for Bright Horizons and the warm and personal attention of a home childcare. Each day is filled with songs, music, great developmentally appropriate...
5.0
"Our daughter started at Bright Start at 6 months old. I cannot say enough amazing things about Ms Ashley and the teachers. They are so warm, loving, attentive, and caring - not only with your child, but with you as a new parent too! I remember my first call with...
Pamela P
5.0
(3)
Spanish/English immersion daycare and preschool catering to kids 0-4 years.
5.0
"Dropping my daughter off at Aiello Family Child Care was difficult for her at first, but she quickly grew to love the teachers and her new friends. The size of the school really allows for individual attention and connection with students as well as parents. The...
Chelsie R
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Santa Monica, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Santa Monica, CA?
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.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Santa Monica, CA?
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.
How can I find a child care center near me in Santa Monica, CA?
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.
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.