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Recent family daycare reviews in Santa Monica, CA

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.

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.

Castillo Family Child Care

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

1st Creationz Child Care

5.0

My daughter has been going here since she was born. Calette is incredible with children. She provides a safe, fun learning experience for all. She has become a part of our family and i couldn't be more happier with her services, although my child is now in school, she still goes there on holidays...

- Lekisha M.

Family daycares in Santa Monica, CA

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.


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
"We've been sending our daughter here for about 1.5 years. Ildiko and her assistant have been warm and welcoming even during the covid pandemic... we really lucked out to be able to have continued child care because small in-home caregivers were allowed to continue....

David P.


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


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...

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...

Cathy Coaching

Cathy Coaching

522 Washington Ave., Santa Monica, CA

Cathy's Coaching is an online tutoring program for 5th grade through high school students in the subjects of English, literature, writing, and academic reading comprehension. Students receive support for English and Social Studies classes during the school year. This includes AP US History, AP...

Santa Monica Nursery School

Santa Monica Nursery School

1853 Euclid St., Santa Monica, CA

We are a small nursery, (10 to 14 children) specializing in infant and toddler care and well-being. Our program offers a variety of activities suitable for the first 0 to 4 years. Parents and guardians minds are at ease knowing that their child is with a loving and responsible provider during their...

Sarian Family Child Care

Sarian Family Child Care

1434 Franklin St. Unit B, Santa Monica, CA

My mission is to provide a safe & nurturing environment for children. I provide various learning activities like arts & crafts, music and movement, dramatic play, indoor/ outdoor play, assist in recognizing letter and numbers, and help children develop cognitive skills & large and small motor...

Kaykay Childcare

1917 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Welcome to KayKay's Childcare, it is our mission to provide your children with the most safe and loving and nurturing environment. We strive to make sure kiddos minds and bodies are active so they can grow socially and emotionally. We know that each kiddo is a unique individual with such potential....

Rustic Canyon Co-Op Nursery School

601 Latimer Rd, Santa Monica, CA

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...

Saykali Family Day Care

2908 Exposition Blvd Apt #1, Santa Monica, CA

I am a preschool teacher as well as a good provider. I have experience for at least 8 to 10 years.

Infant Care

2017 Euclid St D, Santa Monica, CA

I offer infant care in my Santa Monica home, providing a warm, calm, quiet home-away-from-home for your child. This is a great alternative to daycare where there are often many children of multiple ages. I take infants (up to two at a time) exclusively, and this allows for a cleaner, less busy...

Ozone Family Day Care

71 Village Pkwy, Santa Monica, CA


Gina Rosen, Inc

605 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA


1st Creationz Child Care

1st Creationz Child Care

1923 Hillcrest Drive, Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(1)

Children 6wks - 23mths, 2 - 5, 6+ www.1stcreationzchildcare.com 1st Creationz Child Care is a small family childcare licensed in the State of California. We are located in the Los Angeles area and service children and families in the inner city as well as surrounding communities. We are...
5.0
"My daughter has been going here since she was born. Calette is incredible with children. She provides a safe, fun learning experience for all. She has become a part of our family and i couldn't be more happier with her services, although my child is now in...

Lekisha M.


Garrow Family Child Care

Garrow Family Child Care

11945 Washington Place 1, Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(5)

Garrow Family Child Care; also known as "Sprouting Seeds", is run by myself; Lucille Garrow. I hold a Master Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and a Bachelors Degree in Child Development. Our curriculum is research based with an emphasis on language...
5.0
"Lucy is amazing. My son has been there since he was 6 months old (he's now almost 2), and he has thrived under her care. When he was a baby, she created a wonderfully fostering and caring environment. As he has grown, I have been very impressed by how she has...

Deborah S.


Nurture & Grow

Nurture & Grow

4915 Hesperia Ave, Encino, CA

5.0

(1)

We are a licensed preschool & infant care (facility #197494421) providing a warm and loving school for the littles. We provide individualized care in a small in-home environment and believe in nurturing the whole child. We accept infants as young as 6 weeks, and generally up to 4 years. We are open...
5.0
"Alexis watched our son from age 6 months to 2 years with several other children of varying ages. She is beyond amazing and caring and we were so lucky to have her. I cannot recommend her more highly. She is simply the best!"

Kristy G.


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Ratings for Santa Monica, CA family daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Family Daycares in Santa Monica, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares.