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Recent family daycare reviews in Santa Monica, CA

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.

1st Creationz Child Care

5.0

My daughter has been going here since she was born. Calette is incredible with children. She provides a safe, fun learning experience for all. She has become a part of our family and i couldn't be more happier with her services, although my child is now in school, she still goes there on holidays...

- Lekisha M.

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

DeeCare DayCare

5.0

Dee was an amazing find and her and her husband Dave are the best. Great people and loving home with the perfect environment for your little one to grow, learn, adapt, and be loved. Highly recommend them to any family looking for a loving home and great place for your kids.

- Care member

Family daycares in Santa Monica, CA

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.


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...

Pages Family Child Care

Pages Family Child Care

1922 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA

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...

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...

Ildiko's Day School

Ildiko's Day School

1429 24th Street, Santa Monica, CA


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...

Sarian Family Child Care

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...

Welcome to KayKay's Childcare, it is our mission to provide your children with the most safe and loving and nurturing environment. We strive to make sure kiddos minds and bodies are active so they can grow socially and emotionally. We know that each kiddo is a unique individual with such potential....

Rustic Canyon Co-Op Nursery School

601 Latimer Rd, Santa Monica, CA

Rustic Canyon Co-Op Nursery School, located in Santa Monica, California, is a state-licensed child care center that offers educational day care programs for preschool children 2 years old and up. The company company’s programs are offered with flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of every...

Saykali Family Day Care

2908 Exposition Blvd Apt #1, Santa Monica, CA

I am a preschool teacher as well as a good provider. I have experience for at least 8 to 10 years.

Castillo Family Child Care

1922 11th St, Santa Monica, CA

We are a small family child care that we run out of our home. We are licensed by the social services program of the state of California. We care for children starting at the ages of 6 weeks all the way to 3 years old. We provide a loving environment for young children to learn and grow through...

Infant Care

2017 Euclid St D, Santa Monica, CA

I offer infant care in my Santa Monica home, providing a warm, calm, quiet home-away-from-home for your child. This is a great alternative to daycare where there are often many children of multiple ages. I take infants (up to two at a time) exclusively, and this allows for a cleaner, less busy...

Ozone Family Day Care

71 Village Pkwy, Santa Monica, CA


Gina Rosen, Inc

605 San Vicente Blvd, Santa Monica, CA


1st Creationz Child Care

1st Creationz Child Care

1923 Hillcrest Drive, Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(1)

Children 6wks - 23mths, 2 - 5, 6+ www.1stcreationzchildcare.com 1st Creationz Child Care is a small family childcare licensed in the State of California. We are located in the Los Angeles area and service children and families in the inner city as well as surrounding communities. We are...
5.0
"My daughter has been going here since she was born. Calette is incredible with children. She provides a safe, fun learning experience for all. She has become a part of our family and i couldn't be more happier with her services, although my child is now in...

Lekisha M.


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
"What a wonderful woman. Flora really cares about the children. This is a home daycare where the back-house is the indoor area for the children. There is a cement outdoor space for the children to ride the cars/bikes and such. You bring your own lunch and snacks for...

Ciji D.


DeeCare DayCare

DeeCare DayCare

6133 W. 83rd Place, Los Angeles, CA

5.0

(21)

EXPERIENCED, REPUTABLE, AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE, IMPECCABLE REFERENCES! "How I Treat Others Is My Opinion Of Myself!" I am a highly experienced grandmother who provides loving childcare for newborns, infants and toddlers to 3-years of age. I limit my childcare to 3 children at any one time....
5.0
"DeeCare DayCare is an amazing service at an affordable rate!! Which is not easy to find! She is amazing with the children and helped our son hit all of his milestones on time, if not sooner! He is turning 3 soon and will be aging out, but we will absolutely miss...

Troi S.


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