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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

Pages Family Child Care

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...

- Michelle S.

BEACHMOMS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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...

- Carolyn ..

Beginnings Learning Center

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...

- Care member

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Pages Family Child Care

1922 18th Street Santa Monica, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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 as seasonal activities. Our...

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...

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Early Childhood Learning

3113 Virginia Ave Santa Monica, CA

State license verified

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 educational activities to help...
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BEACHMOMS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1720 BROADWAY SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Beach Moms CDC is a for profit childcare center, providing pre-school and childcare services for children ages 2 to 6 years of age. The center received a Child Care Center License from California Community Care Licensing in 2012. Beach Moms CDC is an equal opportunity childcare center and employer We are located at 1720...

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....

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Beginnings Learning Center

1516 19th St SANTA MONICA, CA

3.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1980/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Beginnings Learning Center provides a warm, friendly, family-like environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. We offer a balanced, play-based curriculum that encourages creativity, independence, and a love of learning- while preparing children for Kindergarten and beyond.

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...

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Untitled No. 1 School

2953 Delaware Avenue Santa Monica, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Special needs
+ 4 more
We are a nature-based full-day M-F pre-K/K program operating year-round for families spread evenly across income levels. Every teacher is highly educated and well qualified to learn from and teach your developing child. We believe in the wonder of learning and we actively engage in inquiry to understand our world. We are a...

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...

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Sprouting Spirits

2600 Ocean Front Walk Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Cooperative
+ 2 more
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 enhance the typical nannying...

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...

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Kidz Korner Children's Center

1905 20th Street Santa Monica, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
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 children. Children learn through...
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The Toddler Garden

1249 26th Street Santa Monica, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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.
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Beth Shir Sholom in Santa Monica, CA is a Jewish 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 Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.

Eyal Y. says "Great preschool! My son goes there."

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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 skills. My assistant also teaches...
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10th Street Preschool

1444 10th St Santa Monica, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 opportunity in a variety of...
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Hill & Dale Family Learning Center

2801 25th St Santa Monica, CA

Child care
Preschool
Hill & Dale Family Learning Center located in Santa Monica, CA is a non-profit organization 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 for kids from Infant, Toddler, and Pre-Kindergarten.
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The First School

1810 Broadway Santa Monica, CA

Child care
Preschool
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 inspire them to become life-long...
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Beach Mom Child Development Center

1720 Broadway Santa Monica, CA

1.0(1)
Child care
Beach Mom Child Development Center located at 1720 Broadway, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school...
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The Palisades Preschool

958 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, CA

Child care
Preschool
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 9:00am to 1:30pm.
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Growing Place The at Marine Park

1406 Marine St. Santa Monica, CA

Growing Place at Marine Park is a licensed early childhood facility in Santa Monica, California that offers care and education programs to infants up to kindergarten children. The company’s programs are accredited by the NAEYC and focus on developing core learning area and physical activity.
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LITTLE DOLPHINS BY THE SEA

1812 Stanford St Santa Monica, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
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 8:45 AM to 3 PM.
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Child Success Center

828 Pico Blvd. Suite 7 Santa Monica, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Child Success Center based in Santa Monica, CA offers Kindergarten Readiness Camp, Reading Club, Math Club, Speech Articulation, Handwriting Club, Social Skills - Friendship Club, and Getting Organized programs. The center specializes in children from infancy to early middle school years.
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Montana Preschool

201 21st Pl Santa Monica, CA

Preschool
Montana Preschool prepares children to kindergarten and focuses on building the capacity to listen and follow directions. They provide a nurturing environment where each child can comfortably develop their social-emotional skills, problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. Located at 201 21st PI Santa Monica, CA....
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First Step

2650 2nd St Santa Monica, CA

Child care
Preschool
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 activities, including summer...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Santa Monica, CA

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.

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