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Pages Family Child Care

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 time. Thank you so much.

- Margarita D

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

Faris Child Care

5.0

We love Jamie so much! Our 2 year old daughter has been there since she was 3 months old, and Jamie has cared for her like she is her own. Our daughter has thrived under Jamie's care and we highly recommend her.

- Erin B

Musical Child Care

5.0

If I could give 10 stars, it still wouldn't be enough. Ms. Elizabeth's Musical Child Care in Encino is hands down the best money you could spend on your child's care and development. Her nurturing and positive approach to our baby girl's growth and developmental milestones were so impressive and...

- Kelly K

Mother Daughter Family Daycare

5.0

My daughter comes home super happy everyday! Lol Love this provider: professional, caring and affordable.

- Shani B

Nursery preschools in Santa Monica, CA

Pages Family Child Care

Pages Family Child Care

1922 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $150/day

5.0

(2)

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...

Margarita D


Ildiko's Day School

Ildiko's Day School

1429 24th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $319/wk

5.0

(5)

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...

Soniya G


Mama Duck Daycare

Mama Duck Daycare

1023 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA

Starting at $20/hr

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...

Kaykay Childcare

1917 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $319/wk

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....

Stepping Stone Childcare And Preschool

Stepping Stone Childcare And Preschool

2527 25th Street, Santa Monica, CA

Costimate: $284/wk

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.

Faris Child Care

3606 Faris Drive, Los Angeles, CA

Starting at $80/day

5.0

(2)

We provide a loving, in-home daycare for infants and toddlers (up to age 3). We believe that children learn best through play and through modeling good manners and respect for others. We have a low adult to child ratio because we want to provide each child with the love and attention that he/she...
5.0
"We've been with Jamie for over a year now and absolutely adore her. She truly loves the kids and is always keeps us informed of how the day went and what's going on with our son. I love that she uses the brightwheel app so we can see what's going on during the day....

Megan M


Musical Child Care

Musical Child Care

54 Alonzo Ave, Encino, CA

Costimate: $318/wk

5.0

(6)

MUSICAL CHILD CARE is located in a quiet and nice neighborhood in ENCINO, California. State Licensed Facility. The Facility operates with Professional, Educated, Trained Teacher and Trained Music Educator. First Aid - CPR trained Every Employees. THE PRIMARY GOAL of Musical Child Care program...
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Ms. Elizabeth's Musical daycare for the past year. She absolutely loves it there. It is hard to get her to leave most days. My daughter is only 20 months but is learning right along side the older children. I can't believe how...

Sarah H


Mother Daughter Family Daycare

Mother Daughter Family Daycare

5115 7th Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Starting at $330/wk

5.0

(11)

Hours: 24 hours (offering evening, weekend, and night care) Children are our business. Hardworking corporate mom to stay at home mom. Understanding how difficult it can be for parents to choose a safe haven for their children, I am here to offer just that. As a mom of two, I understand the...
5.0
"Our family is very lucky to have found Ms. Safiya and her mother, Ms. Sofia. Their daycare is home-like, welcoming, and reflective of the diversity of our neighborhood. The location is spotless, and we really appreciate the ever changing toys and stimulating...

Alicia G


1st Creationz Child Care

1st Creationz Child Care

1923 Hillcrest Drive, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $256/wk

5.0

(1)

Rates for Children 6wks - 23mths, 2 - 5, 6+ www.1stcreationzchildcare.com 1st Creationz Child Care is a 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


Rochel Family Daycare

Rochel Family Daycare

435 South Swall Dr., Beverly Hills, CA

Costimate: $295/wk

5.0

(3)

We offer a warm, safe, loving, fun, nurturing, and educational environment that gives children the confidence to explore. We have an indoor play area and a big outdoor play ground. Hot and healthy meals are provided!
5.0
"Pantea has created a warm, nurturing environment where every child is treated as an individual with unique needs. The program has a real sense of community where children of all ages and backgrounds form a close bond. My daughter runs to the front door each...

Janet U


Nurture & Grow

Nurture & Grow

4915 Hesperia Ave, Encino, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

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


Bright Start Baby

Bright Start Baby

3624 Faris Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Starting at $2500/mo

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
"I found Ashley via care.com and couldn't be more thankful. We started when he was 4 months old and his is now 22 months. Having Ashley in my son's life is seriously one of the best things that has happened. He is cared for so attentively and personally with...

Meredith T


DeeCare DayCare

DeeCare DayCare

6133 W. 83rd Place, Los Angeles, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

5.0

(20)

EXPERIENCED, REPUTABLE, AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE, IMPECCABLE REFERENCES! "How I Treat Others Is My Opinion Of Myself!" I am a highly experienced grandmother who provides loving childcare for newborns, infants and toddlers to 3-years of age. I limit my childcare to 3 children at any one time....
5.0
"My daughter has been with Dee since she was 3 months old. I honestly can not say enough about how extrodinary her services have been. She has helped her developby leaps and bounds. She has truly gone above and beyond our expectations. She is honest, reliable,...

Joanna C


Valentina's Preschool And Daycare

Valentina's Preschool And Daycare

6100 Hargis St, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $340/wk

5.0

(3)

At Valentina's Preschool, we offer a secure place for children to play and learn with other children. We value diversity, and we welcome children regardless of race, gender or religion. We believe that children learn through active exploration and play, and that self - esteem is built on mutual...
5.0
"My daughter used to attend preschool at Valentina's. It's been six months since she's been at her new school but she still talks about how much she loved going to Valentina's and how much she missed it there. Valentina and her staff are so friendly with both the...

Romina R


Garrow Family Child Care

Garrow Family Child Care

11945 Washington Place 1, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $311/wk

5.0

(5)

Garrow Family Child Care also known as "Sprouting Seeds" is run by myself; Lucille Garrow - a professional in the field of Child Development with a Master Teacher permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Our curriculum is research based with an emphasis on...
5.0
"My daughter was at Garrow family childcare for more than a year (from 12 month old to 2 years old) and she was really happy there. Lucille provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for kids. She has learned so much there and was always happy to go to...

Helene L


Happy Habitat Family Day Care

Happy Habitat Family Day Care

424 E 97th Street, Inglewood, CA

Starting at $150/wk

We strive to keep our rates low, as well as competitive. Please check with us regarding your individual needs. We do accept childcare programs such as Crystal Stairs, Child & Family Services, Gain, and many more... Licensed #197493399 Spacious indoor play room and outdoor play areas 3 months...

Montessori Discovery Garden; Morales And Hasse Family Day Care

Montessori Discovery Garden; Morales And Hasse Family Day Care

10551 Holman Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Starting at $1595/mo

Our caring, dedicated, nurturing, Montessori trained staff meet the needs of children in a home-like setting. Our teacher has Association Montessori International (AMI) training and a Master of Education degree. Through the use of the internationally approved Montessori philosophy, each child is...

First Friends By The Sea

First Friends By The Sea

6700 W 83rd Street, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $309/wk

We are an intimate play based home infant toddler program. 0-5 years.Offering Care M-F 7:30-6pm. Located on the Bluffs above Playa Del Rey and Playa Vista. We are close to LMU. Daily we offer: Music & Movement, stories/ Early literacy activities, gardening, Art, science, cooking and lots of interest...

Maggie Blair Childcare

Maggie Blair Childcare

201 West Hillcrest Blvd, Inglewood, CA

Starting at $250/wk

Mother of two (toddler & 9 month old) with 18 years of experience at a school for special needs and typical children. Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certified. Providing Daycare for infants and toddlers ages 0 - 3.

Lovee's Family Childcare

Lovee's Family Childcare

3611 West 61 St, Los Angeles, CA

Costimate: $237/wk

I offer many different services such as 24 care. Please check my website or contact me directly for details.

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Ratings for Santa Monica, CA nursery preschools listed on Care.com

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Nursery Preschools in Santa Monica, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed nursery preschools.