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Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Santa Monica, CA?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Santa Monica, CA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

Q: How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Santa Monica, CA is right for my family?

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Santa Monica, CA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

Q: What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Santa Monica, CA?

When choosing family daycare near you in Santa Monica, CA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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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.

Music Garden Child Care

5.0

My son has attended Music garden child care since he was 3 months old. I'm so blessed to have found a child care center that I trust taking care of my son at such a young age. The facility is clean and my son comes home with a smile on his face everyday. There's no greater comfort than to know your...

- Leila M.

Bright Start Baby

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 their own! Every day he was exposed to...

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Family daycares in Santa Monica, CA

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.

Music Garden Child Care

946 Alpha St., Inglewood, CA

5.0

(1)

The Musical Garden Child Care program is an early learning, developmentally appropriate program giving the children opportunity to investigate, explore, and play with small group. Activities include but are not limited to instrumental music instruction, gardening, art, and creative play. The...

5.0

"My son has attended Music garden child care since he was 3 months old. I'm so blessed to have found a child care center that I trust taking care of my son at such a young age. The facility is clean and my son comes home with a smile on his face everyday. There's no...

Leila M.

Bright Start Baby

3624 Faris Dr, Los Angeles, CA

4.8

(6)

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

"Ashley watched my daughter from ages 3 months to 2 years and our experience could not have been better. Her love and expertise are obvious in every interaction. She really, really cares about all of her kids and is a wizard with this age group. Ashley also sends...

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WEVILLAGE VENTURA, LLC

13335 VENTURA BLVD., SHERMAN OAKS, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

WeVillage was founded in 2012! We proudly offer early childhood education programs accepting children ages 6weeks-10 years of age! Here is is a bit about us! Every family is different, some require a flexible schedule to fit their schedule others need a more structured schedule, either way your...

First Friends By The Sea

6700 W 83rd Street, Los Angeles, CA

We are an intimate play based home infant toddler program. 0-5 years.Offering Care M-F 7:30-6pm. Located on the Bluffs above Playa Del Rey and Playa Vista. We are close to LMU. Daily we offer: Music & Movement, stories/ Early literacy activities, gardening, Art, science, cooking and lots of interest...

Ardon Family Daycare

1850 S Mansfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Welcome to Ardon Family Daycare Thank you for choosing Ardon Family Daycare for your child's early learning experiences. We consider it an honor and privilege to have been selected by you for the education and care of your child in his or her formative years. We take this responsibility seriously...

Alley Cats Preschool, Llc

3109 Stanford Avenue, Marina del Rey, CA

Alley Cats Preschool LLC is a Spanish immersion school located in the heart of Marina Del Rey. Our children range between the ages of 2 and 5 1/2. All children in America now live bi-culturally. At Alley Cats we believe it is essential to provide young minds with a multicultural education so...

Semillitas Bilingues Child Care

2619 S. Genesee Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Semillitas Bilingues is a Spanish Immersion home day care, meaning the teaching and interaction is conducted entirely in Spanish. This provides an environment where young children acquire the language very quickly. Semillitas Bilingues offers a nurturing and educational environment for children 2...

Green's 24 Hr Family Child Care, Inc

5728 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Our program believes that children should be offered a place that is safe, loving, trusting and the responsibility to develop self skills, language, social and emotional development. Our children are taught in a regular classroom setting and through the High Scope Curriculum where children learn...

P2b The Learning Center

6608 2nd Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

"Proud 2 Be" offers two programs: 1. The Learning Center, which offers the Creative Curriculum for kids 2-13 2. The P2B Mentoring Program for at-risk youth 13-17 located in Carson. The Mentoring Program has been in operation since 1999 and The Learning Center opened this year. With our licensed...

Diaz Family Child Care

4815 Berryman Ave, Culver City, CA

As a family child care provider, our goal is to provide a safe and happy place for children where they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially at their own pace. We believe children learn through play and benefit from a structured yet flexible schedule. Activities...

Rochel Family Daycare

435 South Swall Dr., Beverly Hills, CA

We offer a warm, safe, loving, fun, nurturing, and educational environment that gives children the confidence to explore. We have an indoor play area and a big outdoor play ground. Hot and healthy meals are provided!

Cuddle Cuties (Bailey Family Childcare)

5840 South Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA

Hello there! I am a newly-licensed childcare provider with TONS of experience working with our beloved little humans! I studied child psychology at University, followed by a 2-year stint teaching English to children in Japan. Since then, I have volunteered in various child-related programs such...

DeeCare DayCare

6133 W. 83rd Place, Los Angeles, CA

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....

Noah Family Child Care

1427 Livonia Ave, Los Angeles, CA

I have 26 years experience teaching early childhood. I received my masters in Child Development. I m a loving, caring provider. I have always dreamed of opening my own preschool. Now, I own a family child care where I care for children from 3 months and up both full time and part time. I provide an...

Musical Child Care

54 Alonzo Ave, Encino, CA

MUSICAL CHILD CARE is located in a quiet and nice neighborhood in ENCINO, California. State Licensed Facility. The Facility operates with Professional, Educated, Trained Teacher and Trained Music Educator. First Aid - CPR trained Every Employees. THE PRIMARY GOAL of Musical Child Care program...

Connected Care

3902 Stoneview Drive, Culver City, CA

Connected Care provides loving, patient and thoughtful child care that includes organic learning activities, daily outings to parks, libraries and more. The caretaker at Connected Care holds a doctorate degree in Urban Education from UCLA and has taught at UCLA, UC Irvine and Los Angeles Southwest...

Nurture & Grow

4915 Hesperia Ave, Encino, CA

We are a licensed preschool & infant care (facility #197494421) providing a warm and loving school for the littles. We provide individualized care in a small in-home environment and believe in nurturing the whole child. We accept infants as young as 6 weeks, and generally up to 4 years. We are open...

Olguin Family Childcare

4126 Mclaughlin Ave., Los Angeles, CA

What we offer is a loving, safe, and educational environment for your child to grow. We will offer the very best care that we can for your child. We ask that, in turn, you help us by keeping us informed regarding any health concerns, favorite foods, fears, or special interests. We will share...

Mother Daughter Family Daycare

5115 7th Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Hours: 24 hours (offering evening, weekend, and night care) Children are our business. Hardworking corporate mom to stay at home mom. Understanding how difficult it can be for parents to choose a safe haven for their children, I am here to offer just that. As a mom of two, I understand the...