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INTIWASI EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
5.0
We love Intiwasi!! From the moment we first started our daughter there in 2021 - height of the pandemic!
I felt a sense of warmth and community. Since then, there’s been growth, respect and understanding + being able to come home speaking Spanish is a plus!
We feel heard and our daughter is well...
- Veronica C.
Valentina's Preschool And Daycare
5.0
My daughter started at Valentina's preschool when she was 1.5 year old and went there for 2 years. It was our best decision to enroll into this school. Finding good school is very important in the early development and Valentina and her staff of teachers performed their duty at fullest by heart.
At...
- Reema M.
Growing Prodigies Family Lerning Center
5.0
One question. What would I do without the prodigies family day care? I am a single mom and aunty of 3 beautiful babies that I wouldn't trust with anyone else. I love that I can leave my babies at Prodigies Family Day care without a worry in the world. My children are always well fell and excited to...
- Akeema B
SAINT VICTOR PRESCHOOL
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the school; both the educational/child development aspect and the wider parent community. My wife and I sent two of our boys to St. Victor's from pre-K through to their departures for Kindergarten at West Hollywood Elementary. We found the program and related...
- Peter F.
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
5.0
So glad we found this place! Amazing school our two year old son just started two months now and he loves this place and all the staff. Everyone is super attentive and gives their individual attention to all the students. The only school we trust with his Judaic studies and personal growth to be a...
- Care member
Child care centers in Santa Monica, CA
Garden of Angels LLC
1009 18th St, Santa Monica, CA
Garden of Angels LLC located at 1009 18th Street, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to five PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after-...
5.0
(4)
Everything your child needs to learn, grow, and succeed.
Our commitment is to create a brighter future for every child, through a personalized approach to education and a high emphasis on Spanish language acquisition. Our preschool is grounded in Montessori and Reggio principles, and our...
5.0
"I have seen my son grow in ways in the past year and know how much love is being poured into guiding him toward being an incredible human. "
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Valentina's Preschool And Daycare
6100 Hargis St, Los Angeles, CA
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 started at Valentina's preschool when she was 1.5 year old and went there for 2 years. It was our best decision to enroll into this school. Finding good school is very important in the early development and Valentina and her staff of teachers performed...
Reema M.
Growing Prodigies Family Lerning Center
4221 Santa Rosalia Dr., Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(2)
Our mission at Growing Prodigies Family Daycare is to uncover the natural talents and hidden genius in every child through organic learning. It is our belief that every child is a potential prodigy. We believe in stimulating children's natural abilities and God-given talents, by following their lead...
5.0
"My son has been coming to this daycare for a few months now and he absolutely loves it..he's very well taken cared of and is always learning new things."
Irma M.
5.0
(5)
At Saint Victor Preschool, we emphasize learning through play. It is through play and our hands on approach that we introduce literacy, early mathematics, science, social studies, and faith formation. Play is critical to all aspects of development, and it is the primary vehicle through which...
5.0
"Our daughter attended St. Victor's from ages 2-5. She is heading into first grade and still asks to go back to St. Victor's to hang out with her teachers. Our experience with St. Victor's was excellent. They made preparing for kindergarten fun! Their communication...
Heather K.
5.0
(1)
ICA serves children from the age of 2 up through the 1st grade and is keenly focused on supporting every facet of childhood development. Our faculty teaches a dual language curriculum in multiple ways including small group, individual, teacher-directed and student -centered activities.
Our goal is...
5.0
"So glad we found this place! Amazing school our two year old son just started two months now and he loves this place and all the staff. Everyone is super attentive and gives their individual attention to all the students. The only school we trust with his Judaic...
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Oak Tree View Park Windsor Hills
4416 W. Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(2)
Oak Tree View Park Windsor Hills is now enrolling children ages 2-5 for our preschool and kindergarden readiness program. Here we invest time into building factual knowledge, essential skills and independence. We understand that learning calls for both an understanding of knowledge but, more...
5.0
"My child is excited to go to preschool each day to learn and play. In addition, on weekends she'll often say she misses her friends and teachers. The teachers are loving & very hands-on. I highly recommend this school."
Melissa A.
4.5
(2)
We are a small preschool that provides love and care to all of our children and the teachers get to know the individual needs of all the children. Through play and the use of an emergent curriculum, our children are given opportunities to explore, question, and construct their own theories of the...
5.0
"We had our oldest there when he was two for a little over 2 years. He loved and received all of the educational skills to talk and expand his vocabulary, and he also started writing. The environment had a warmth of a smaller daycare, which lead to my son's...
judy and andrew B.
Tiny Babe's Playhouse & Tiny Babe's Preparatory Academy
4607 5th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
4.6
(10)
Babe Jackson provides two services here at Tiny Babe's Playhouse Child Care, childcare and tutoring services. TBP is a home away from home for your child(ren) ages 0-6 yrs old. It is also our TBP Fast Track Tutoring location for students in need of catching up or wanting to remain above average and...
5.0
"Uncle Mann, Kevin and I would like to say thank you for being apart of our "Village" in raising our two sons. We appreciate everything you have done for them and we are happy to have you as part of our family.
And to Babe, I don't think saying thank you would ever...
Tia
California Wiz Kids
3734 OVERLAND AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA
5.0
(1)
California Wiz Kids is a preschool serving children from 2 to 6 years old. The preschool basics consist of new friends, bikes, balls, music, art, games, story time and lots of fun. California Wiz Kids offers all these basics with the bonus of an educational curriculum that far exceeds the average...
5.0
"My son attends there and has since march. when he first started he didn't want to come home. He still very much loves it still does not want to leave the facility. They are giving him a challenge and meeting him at his level. This school knows how to balance...
Brittani H.
Guiding Hands Learning Center
2004B E. Park Place, El Segundo, CA
5.0
(1)
"Out of School Time" (OST) Guiding Hands Learning Center, located in El Segundo Plaza, offers a variety of programs for children of all ages. We offer before and after school programs, individualized tutoring and lesson planning, and educational workshops for children ages 4 and up. We offer a...
5.0
"Great environment for kids who are looking to learn!!"
Katie W.
5.0
(1)
*We are a full-time school with rolling admissions enrolling students for the school year. We are not a daycare facility.*
Over the years we have combined the best new practices in early childhood education to create a program that nourishes your child as they begin to connect socially with each...
5.0
"My daughter goes there and has been there for 3 years. One of the best schools we toured in LA area, all staff is energetic and lovely. Director, Stacy is very kind and we could not be more grateful for that community and everything they do.
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Nicole Z.
Bright Start Baby
3624 Faris Dr, Los Angeles, CA
4.9
(7)
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 can't say enough good things about Ms. Ashley, who runs the childcare along with her daughter Macchi! We feel so fortunate to have found such a special duo because of the love, quality care, and personalized attention they gave to our son. They love him like...
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INTIWASI EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
9017 W. PICO BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA
5.0
(5)
Our aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters students' intellectual development and creativity. We strive to raise caring, inquisitive, and responsible individuals who possess a global perspective with a deep understanding and respect for different customs and beliefs. Intiwasi...
5.0
"5 stars (and more)
Since day one, I've been head over heels for this school. Everyone who works at Intiwasi is simply amazing—always supportive and helpful. I cannot even compare to our old school; this is on a whole other level. You can tell that so many who work...
Rosella G.
Aiello Family Child Care
345 S Mansfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(3)
Spanish/English immersion daycare and preschool catering to kids 0-4 years.
5.0
"The Aiellos have welcomed our boy with open arms and a surplus of creativity. Their space is both tactile and safe providing a number of activities to sate our toddler's burgeoning curiosity. They make every day fun which is no small feat given the constraints that...
Jason B
Forest Friends
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(1)
We are pleased to offer families a safe and healthy space, where their child can be readily prepared socially, emotionally, and academically for their early years journey through preschool and kindergarten. We pride ourselves in building earth conscious, creative, caring, and confident children who...
5.0
"Each child is unique and therefore their education should be also. I was impressed with the child-centered environment of the school as well as the safety and cleanliness standards."
Michelle C.
West Hollywood Children's Academy
1030 N. Vista Street, Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(1)
Since 1991, West Hollywood Children's Academy has been providing extraordinary early childhood educational program in a positive, gentle, and safe environment. To us, your CHILD is a unique individual, equipped with his own plan of development, and his own methods and terms of mastering...
5.0
"Excellent early childhood educational program in a safe and nurturing environment."
Lana L.
Gan Simcha Day Care
1773 South Holt Ave, Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(1)
5.0
"I am extremely pleased with Gan Simcha! This preschool is amazing! Our son just started attending it and he loves it. Each morning, as soon as he wakes up, he is asking us to drop him off to preschool, so he can play with his friends and his teacher. There is an...
Rachel R.
Little Sprouts Language Immersion Preschool
8577 Venice Blvd, LOS ANGLES, CA
Here at Little Sprouts Language Immersion, we value the culture and tradition of all the families that come to our school to create a welcoming environment for all. Our curriculum is, play-based, Montessori, and Earth-based approach to teach and to prepare your child for primary education.
Gaim Family Childcare (Children of the World) Preschool
5854 Arlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Welcome to our Gaim Family Childcare (Children of the World) Preschool! We are a safe, loving, and early educational home daycare located on Slauson/Arlington in Los Angeles.
Our approach to learning is centered around how to become the best human we can to ourselves and to our fellow human...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Santa Monica, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Santa Monica, CA?
Child care centers near you in Santa Monica, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Santa Monica, CA?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Santa Monica, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Santa Monica, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Santa Monica, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.