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Recent preschool reviews in Santa Monica, CA
Forest Friends
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.
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.
Renee Zepeda Family Child Care
5.0
We have been going to Renee and Jessica's since our son was 3 months old and have been very grateful for our experience and the care they provide. Every morning when we knock on the door, our son gets excited to see them and his friends. Renee and Jessica take lots of care to make sure they the...
- Care member
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.
Guiding Hands Learning Center
5.0
Great environment for kids who are looking to learn!!
- Katie W.
Preschools in Santa Monica, CA
Dreamland Infant Center
1635 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Dreamland Infant Center is a child educational facility that was established in 1993. It is situated at 1635 Centinela Ave., Santa Monica, California. The center provides activities that aim to enhance every child's literacy, mathematical, social, and physical skills, as well as their creativity and...
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...
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....
Castillo Family Child Care
1922 11th St, Santa Monica, CA
Castillo Family Child Care is a licensed center located in Santa Monica, CA. They provide a clean, safe, loving and attention filled preschool environment for your child. They have been in the business for 10 years and they are CPR certified by the American Red Cross. It is open on weekdays from...
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.
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...
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...
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...
SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
1909 COLORADO AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA
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.
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
"Dropping my daughter off at Aiello Family Child Care was difficult for her at first, but she quickly grew to love the teachers and her new friends. The size of the school really allows for individual attention and connection with students as well as parents. The...
Chelsie R
Renee Zepeda Family Child Care
2493 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA
4.4
(19)
We are a home Infant toddler preschool with a nurturing staff trained in Early Childhood Education and Development (ucla).Our goal is to provide a loving trusting relationship among children and teachers in a fun learning environment promoting exploration critical thinking cooperative play.We...
5.0
"We have been going to Renee and Jessica's since our son was 3 months old and have been very grateful for our experience and the care they provide. Every morning when we knock on the door, our son gets excited to see them and his friends. Renee and Jessica take...
Care member
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.
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.
WILLIAM HANNON PRE-K OF ST. JEROME SCHOOL, THE
5580 THORNBURN ST., LOS ANGELES, CA
Starting at $760/mo
St. Jerome School is a Catholic elementary school founded to assist parents in their primary responsibility for the Christian education of their children. It is under the supervision of the Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is staffed by dedicated lay teachers. In...
ST. SEBASTIAN SCHOOL - Full immersion Spanish Preschool / Dual Language Spanish Immersion
1430 FEDERAL AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA
Starting at $842/mo
Come see why we are the best Dual Language Immersion school in Los Angeles. Saint Sebastian School is a private, coeducational, Catholic Preschool, Elementary, and Middle Dual Language Immersion School dedicated to nurturing our students’ academic excellence, faith development, and personal growth....
Future Stars Academy offers a safe, nurturing, and fun environment in which infants, preschoolers, and kindergarteners can thrive and achieve. We’re a private, academic program that immerses children in STEM, multiculturalism, healthy habits, play-based learning, and lots of awesome activities &...
WILLIAM HANNON PRE-K OF ST. JEROME SCHOOL, THE
5580 THORNBURN ST., LOS ANGELES, CA
Starting at $7500/mo
St. Jerome School is an elementary school located in Los Angeles, California educating children Pre-K through 8th grade whose mission since 1952 is to educate Christian leaders for our world by inspiring today’s youth to think critically, learn creatively, act globally and live compassionately. St....
We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Preschool & School-Aged learning facility whose mission is to provide families with a solid educational foundation for their children. We love to learn and want your kids to love it too! We use Dramatic Play, Creative Arts, Movement, Science, Hands-on Activities, and...
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...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Santa Monica, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Santa Monica, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Santa Monica, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Santa Monica, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Santa Monica, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Santa Monica, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Santa Monica, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Santa Monica, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Santa Monica, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Santa Monica, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Santa Monica, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Preschools in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.