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Recent daycare reviews in Santa Monica, CA

Happy Nook

5.0

My son attended Happy Nook from age 10 months to 2 years. In that infant stage, my most important criteria for his care was that he was loved - and at Happy Nook, he was - in spades. During daily check ins it was clear that Priscilla and co. genuinely knew and cared for him and loved...

- Care member

Aiello Family Child Care

5.0

The Aiellos are phenomenal! The space is warm and filled with light; the days consist of songs, art/projects/learning and outdoor play. The children are nurtured and urged to explore. I can't imagine a better place for our children to grow. Incredible experience!

- Arden A.

Kiumehr Family Day Care

5.0

My son is going to Ms. Flora ever since he turned 14 months. He loves the place since his first day. A large playroom filled with books and toys that are instructive. Flora really cares about the children and works with the parents. The daycare exceed all my expectations. My son has been doing so...

- Care member

Daycares 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-...

Beach Mom Child Development Center

1720 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA

1.0

(1)

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...

Child Success Center

828 Pico Blvd. Suite 7, Santa Monica, CA

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.

Growing Place

401 Ashland Ave., Santa Monica, CA

We are situated on almost an acre in SM, with an abundance of nature and outdoor play spaces. Preschool classics such as swing sets and tire swings are where our children love to swing, spin and soar! Children further develop motor skills through our tricycle path, hand-over-hand bars, and spinner....

Franklin Elementary School

2400 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Franklin Elementary School 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 of all ages.

The First School

1810 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA

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...

Santa Monica Montessori School

1909 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA

We are a private Montessori school based on the philosophy of freeing the child's potential in a stimulating environment. One of the first Montessori schools in the United States, we are proud of our rich heritage and we stay true to the Montessori method. Our carefully prepared environment and...

10th Street Preschool

1444 10th St, Santa Monica, CA

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...

Mount Olive Preschool

1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Mount Olive Preschool located at 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's operating hours is from seven-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...

Trinity Baptist Children's Center

1019 California Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Trinity Baptist Children's Center in Santa Monica, CA is a 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 twelve weeks to six years old.

The Realm Creative Academy

400 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

The Realm Creative Academy 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 of all ages.

Stepping Stone Childcare

2527 25th St, Santa Monica, CA

Stepping Stone Childcare located at 2527 25th Street, Santa Monica, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides...

Hill & Dale Family Learning Center

2801 25th St, Santa Monica, CA

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...

LA Nature Kids

2016 12 5th St, Santa Monica, CA

La Nature Kids offers: A forest Preschool (We are outdoors everyday in the local Santa Monica/Malibu Beaches and mountains) We also offer After school and vacation camps

Raven's Nest Family Child Care

2524 29th St, Santa Monica, CA

The Raven's Nest Family Child Care in Santa Monica, California offers bilingual childcare and education for infants up to five year old children. Their program is a healthy mix of language skills, science, music, physical education, social skills, and arts and crafts. They are open Mondays through...

Gillybean School

1751 Oak St, Santa Monica, CA

Gillybean School based in Santa Monica, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 AM to 2 PM and specializes in children ages two to five years old. The school provides a rich and stimulating, high-quality environment with attention to social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive growth.

SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1909 COLORADO AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA


home daycare operated by Priscilla, originally from Mexico City and mother to two kids. Provider offers a personalized approach and individualized attention in a small group setting. As all parents know, there are always a number of factors that create stress when trying to make the best decision...
5.0
"My son started attending Happy Nook soon after turning one. It was a very stressful process looking for reliable daycare that wasn't impersonal and we knew immediately upon touring that this was the place for us. Priscilla is extremely warm, communicative, and goes...

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Aiello Family Child Care

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


Kiumehr Family Day Care

Kiumehr Family Day Care

2200 Glendon, Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(9)

Our day-to-day child care philosophy is simple: give a child love and laughter, and they will grow faster and more driven to healthy and happy choices. There are many studies that show development in the first 5 years of any child's life shapes how they will become for their future. If that be the...
5.0
"My son is going to Ms. Flora ever since he turned 14 months. He loves the place since his first day. A large playroom filled with books and toys that are instructive. Flora really cares about the children and works with the parents. The daycare exceed all my...

Care member


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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.