We have 60 pre-k schools in Santa Monica, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

Pre-K Schools in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools
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Michelle S. says "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...
Carolyn .. says "My kids have been there on and off since they were 3 years old, and they are now 6 and 8. They are awesome and I've had a fantastic experience with them....
Care Member says "My daughter started at this preschool when she was just one year old, and now that she’s moved on to elementary school, I can truly say this place...
Jacquelyn A says "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...
Morgan P. says "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...
1249 26th Street Santa Monica, CA
Eyal Y. says "Great preschool! My son goes there."
1434 Franklin St. Unit B Santa Monica, CA
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828 Pico Blvd. Suite 7 Santa Monica, CA
201 21st Pl Santa Monica, CA
2650 2nd St Santa Monica, CA
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Pre-k programs in Santa Monica, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!
We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Santa Monica, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.
Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Santa Monica, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!
Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Santa Monica, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.