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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.

Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

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 friends and little friends. Pati's really...

- Bokai C.

Pages Family Child Care

5.0

Pages Family Child Care is an exceptional place and I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. The owner Erika Pages runs the daycare with so much love, and you can tell how much she and the other teachers (Teacher Emelia and Teacher Maria) care. They care for these children as if they were their...

- Michelle S.

Ildiko's Day School

5.0

My son was at Diko's daycare from 17 months-2.5 years (we only stopped going due to Covid and he's now in preschool). Diko's was amazing-she is nurturing, caring, creates an incredibly warm environment for all her kids. Many kids, including my son, return to see her after "graduating." She is...

- Soniya G.

Daycares in Santa Monica, CA

Amalia Daycare

Amalia Daycare

2503 20th St, Santa Monica, CA

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

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.


Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

1542 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA

5.0

(3)

5.0
"My daughter has been attending Kennedy Family Day Care for nearly a year now. She's so happy here and has learned a lot of Spanish which was what we wanted in her early years. I would recommend Patricia and her team of helpers to anyone!"

Amy G.


Pages Family Child Care

Pages Family Child Care

1922 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

5.0

(3)

We offer childcare from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our goal is to keep your child's safety above all and as they progress we tailor the activities and learning to make sure they are ready for TK or K when the time comes. We have many activities through the day most of them involve learning as well...
5.0
"I have had my child at pages family day care for over 6 months now and I am extremely happy with Erika and her staff.. I feel as they are an extension of our family with all the love and care they give my child not to mention how much he has learned in a short...

Edward P.


Ildiko's Day School

Ildiko's Day School

1429 24th Street, Santa Monica, CA

5.0

(5)

5.0
"Ildiko's Day School is a truly special place. I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about the director. She is so informative, nurturing and absolutely incredible with children. The space is marvelous and so inviting my daughter was excited to start and not...

Susannah T.


Mama Duck Daycare

Mama Duck Daycare

1023 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA

Mama Duck Daycare is an in-home daycare with part time availability for one child. Mama Duck's is a clean, safe, educational, and loving environment. I am CPR licensed and have worked as a licensed nursing assistant for 12 years. Safety is always my top concern...as well nutrition, naps, play, and...

Early Childhood Learning

Early Childhood Learning

3113 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Early Childhood Learning offers an infant, toddler and pre-school program. We provide quality care in a fun, safe, loving, and caring environment. We provide creative daily activities to enhance your child development. We engage children to learn through play with a variety of materials and fun...

Sleeping Angels Co.

Sleeping Angels Co.

528 Arizona Ave Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA

Sleeping Angels Co. is one of Los Angeles' premier and respected child care placement agencies. We are dedicated to improving child care and education to further develop and grow stronger family bonds and strengthening communities where we serve by connecting families with the right child care...

Kidz Korner Children's Center

Kidz Korner Children's Center

1905 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA

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...

The Mulberry Tree

The Mulberry Tree

2426 32nd Street, Santa Monica, CA

Nature-inspired, music-infused home preschool program. Constructive curriculum draws from Reggio, Waldorf, and Montessori methods and materials. Enrichment activities including daily Music and Movement and Tinkering included at no extra charge. Wholesome and organic foods prepared and served. 9AM -...

Stepping Stone Childcare And Preschool

Stepping Stone Childcare And Preschool

2527 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Stepping Stone Childcare is a nurturing environment. I have been in this business for more than 10 years. My childcare is bilingual, in both Spanish and English. Meal is provided everyday. I also offer after school pick from Grant Elementary School and McKinley Elementary School.

Beth Shir Shalom

Beth Shir Shalom

1827 California Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

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...

Sessions Songwriting LLC

Sessions Songwriting LLC

3030 Nebraska Ave 301b, Santa Monica, CA

Sessions Songwriting is a unique songwriting and music studio exclusively for kids. We believe that children learn best in a creative environment. All of our students are encourage to write, compose, and create their own music while learning technique in tandem. A love of music is where it begins!

Rachel Cohen Yoga

Rachel Cohen Yoga

1705 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA

Rachel Cohen Yoga : Combining thousands of training hours with unique sequencing, I create powerful, musically fueled yoga classes in Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey CA and beyond that will make you move, breathe and sweat while you stretch your body and mind to new depths.

The Toddler Garden

The Toddler Garden

1249 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA

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.

CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

235 HILL STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 love the activities and themes. The school is very family oriented. I definitely recommend The Children's...

Jocelyn G.


Cuddle Bear Daycare

1305 23rd Street 1, Santa Monica, CA

5.0

(1)

Child Care, Pre-School learning: Alphabet (Letters A-Z), Math (Numbers, and Shapes), Indoor /Outdoor play and exploring, Dramatic play, Music and Movement, Social learning, Science (Plants,Animals,etc).
5.0
"While I had my children in a couple of other daycare facilities, Yvonne was by far the best! I deeply regretted leaving her - change in work location left me no other option."

Wendy


Beginnings Learning Center

1516 19th St, Santa Monica, CA

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.


Castillo Family Child Care

1922 11th St, Santa Monica, CA

5.0

(3)

We are a small family child care that we run out of our home. We are licensed by the social services program of the state of California. We care for children starting at the ages of 6 weeks all the way to 3 years old. We provide a loving environment for young children to learn and grow through...
5.0
"My son goes to Castillo Family Chid Care and I couldn't be happier. Gladys and Annie are the best. They truly care about the kids and their development and they are just wonderful people. My son loves it there and is always happy to see them."

Sasha G


10th Street Preschool

1444 10th St, Santa Monica, CA

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


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Average Rating4.1 / 5

Daycares in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 69 listed daycares.