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Recent daycare reviews in Santa Monica, CA

Amalia Daycare

5.0

Our son Freddie spent a wonderful year here and we credited Ivo and Natalie for contributing greatly to the well-adjusted, kind, loving child he's become. It was a joy to know every time he was dropped off that he would be surrounded by love, kindness and understanding!

- Matthew W

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.

Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

5.0

I sent my first kid to Pati's house since she's 15 months old, and now she's 4. My second kid went there since she's 13 months old, and she's 2 now. They have really been enjoying their days in daycare, and always looking forward to go to play with their big friends and little friends. Pati's really...

- Bokai C.

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.

CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

5.0

I've been here 7 years. They have a playdate curriculum. The kids are always excited to go to school as they are comfortable in the environment and they love the activities and themes. The school is very family oriented. I definitely recommend The Children's Place!

- Jocelyn G.

Daycares in Santa Monica, CA

Amalia Daycare

Amalia Daycare

2503 20th St, Santa Monica, CA

5.0

(4)

We are the ONLY multilingual Vegan daycare in West LA. At Amalia Daycare, we approach each child as an unique individual with their own talents and one-of-a-kind needs. Our goal is to create a loving and caring environment and to help our children grow in a most loving and natural atmosphere. Our...
5.0
"I viewed several other daycares before picking this one. Of all of the ones I saw, this one looked the cleanest, the children in it seemed the happiest and the lady running it (Natalie) as well as the other staff seemed to genuinely enjoy taking care of the kids...

Irene W.


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.


Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

Kennedy Family Child Care, Inc.

1542 Yale St, Santa Monica, CA

5.0

(3)

5.0
"My daughter has been attending Kennedy Family Day Care for nearly a year now. She's so happy here and has learned a lot of Spanish which was what we wanted in her early years. I would recommend Patricia and her team of helpers to anyone!"

Amy G.


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.


BEACHMOMS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

BEACHMOMS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1720 BROADWAY AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA

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...

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...

Sleeping Angels Co.

Sleeping Angels Co.

528 Arizona Ave Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA

Sleeping Angels Co. is one of Los Angeles' premier and respected child care placement agencies. We are dedicated to improving child care and education to further develop and grow stronger family bonds and strengthening communities where we serve by connecting families with the right child care...

Kidz Korner Children's Center

Kidz Korner Children's Center

1905 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA

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...

The Mulberry Tree

The Mulberry Tree

2426 32nd Street, Santa Monica, CA

Nature-inspired, music-infused home preschool program. Constructive curriculum draws from Reggio, Waldorf, and Montessori methods and materials. Enrichment activities including daily Music and Movement and Tinkering included at no extra charge. Wholesome and organic foods prepared and served. 9AM -...

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...

Sessions Songwriting LLC

Sessions Songwriting LLC

3030 Nebraska Ave 301b, Santa Monica, CA

Sessions Songwriting is a unique songwriting and music studio exclusively for kids. We believe that children learn best in a creative environment. All of our students are encourage to write, compose, and create their own music while learning technique in tandem. A love of music is where it begins!

The Toddler Garden

The Toddler Garden

1249 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA

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.

Ildiko's Day School

Ildiko's Day School

1429 24th Street, Santa Monica, CA


CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

CHILDRENS PLACE, THE

235 HILL STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA

5.0

(1)

The Children’s Place Preschool is a local provider of quality childcare programs in Santa Monica, California. We have knowledgeable teachers who have credentials with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and have many years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Our director is Kamilah...
5.0
"I've been here 7 years. They have a playdate curriculum. The kids are always excited to go to school as they are comfortable in the environment and they love the activities and themes. The school is very family oriented. I definitely recommend The Children's...

Jocelyn G.


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.
5.0
"Great preschool! My son goes there."

Eyal Y.


KIGALA PRESCHOOL

KIGALA PRESCHOOL

2705 PICO BLVD., SANTA MONICA, CA

A Culturally-Rich School That Celebrates Diversity & Inclusivity with plenty of our families coming from different cultures, structures, and backgrounds, we teach your child to celebrate this unique diversity. As they interact with peers from different cultures, learn multiple languages, and...

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...

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

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Daycares in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.