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FUTURE STARS ACADEMY
5.0
I can't recommend Future Stars enough. The staff and programming there are exceptional. My 16-month-old couldn't wait to toddle into her teacher's arms this morning. She's learning sign language, Spanish, songs, and more words than I can count. My 3.5 year old has been there for three years now and...
- Care member
ST. SEBASTIAN SCHOOL - Full immersion Spanish Preschool / Dual Language Spanish Immersion
5.0
St. Sebastian takes great care of the students in their care. They have amazing staff that work well with parents and students to give them an outstanding educational experience. I love that they know each individual child and their personalities. I love that they take your childs education very...
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California Wiz Kids
5.0
My son attends there and has since march. when he first started he didn't want to come home. He still very much loves it still does not want to leave the facility. They are giving him a challenge and meeting him at his level. This school knows how to balance school, activities and playtime. The...
- Brittani H.
SAINT VICTOR PRESCHOOL
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the school; both the educational/child development aspect and the wider parent community. My wife and I sent two of our boys to St. Victor's from pre-K through to their departures for Kindergarten at West Hollywood Elementary. We found the program and related...
- Peter F.
INTIWASI EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
5.0
We love Intiwasi!! From the moment we first started our daughter there in 2021 - height of the pandemic!
I felt a sense of warmth and community. Since then, there’s been growth, respect and understanding + being able to come home speaking Spanish is a plus!
We feel heard and our daughter is well...
- Veronica C.
Preschools in Santa Monica, CA
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.
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.
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...
5.0
(4)
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 &...
5.0
"Our child (now 4) has been at Future Stars since she was 18 months and it has been a wonderful experience for her. It provides a great environment for growing both mentally and socially. She loves her teachers and classmates. We were lucky to find such a great...
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ST. SEBASTIAN SCHOOL - Full immersion Spanish Preschool / Dual Language Spanish Immersion
1430 FEDERAL AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA
Starting at $842/mo
5.0
(4)
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....
5.0
"St. Sebastian takes great care of the students in their care. They have amazing staff that work well with parents and students to give them an outstanding educational experience. I love that they know each individual child and their personalities. I love that they...
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California Wiz Kids
3734 OVERLAND AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA
5.0
(1)
California Wiz Kids is a preschool serving children from 2 to 6 years old. The preschool basics consist of new friends, bikes, balls, music, art, games, story time and lots of fun. California Wiz Kids offers all these basics with the bonus of an educational curriculum that far exceeds the average...
5.0
"My son attends there and has since march. when he first started he didn't want to come home. He still very much loves it still does not want to leave the facility. They are giving him a challenge and meeting him at his level. This school knows how to balance...
Brittani H.
5.0
(5)
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...
5.0
"Our daughter attended St. Victor's from ages 2-5. She is heading into first grade and still asks to go back to St. Victor's to hang out with her teachers. Our experience with St. Victor's was excellent. They made preparing for kindergarten fun! Their communication...
Heather K.
5.0
(4)
Everything your child needs to learn, grow, and succeed.
Our commitment is to create a brighter future for every child, through a personalized approach to education and a high emphasis on Spanish language acquisition. Our preschool is grounded in Montessori and Reggio principles, and our...
5.0
"I have seen my son grow in ways in the past year and know how much love is being poured into guiding him toward being an incredible human. "
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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 attended this daycare five days a week for 18 months -- between age 1 and nearly 3 -- and I couldn't have asked for anything better. It is a warm, loving and safe environment for little ones. Gardening in the backyard and yoga indoors were among my...
Al T
5.0
(1)
ICA serves children from the age of 2 up through the 1st grade and is keenly focused on supporting every facet of childhood development. Our faculty teaches a dual language curriculum in multiple ways including small group, individual, teacher-directed and student -centered activities.
Our goal is...
5.0
"So glad we found this place! Amazing school our two year old son just started two months now and he loves this place and all the staff. Everyone is super attentive and gives their individual attention to all the students. The only school we trust with his Judaic...
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Oak Tree View Park Windsor Hills
4416 W. Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(2)
Oak Tree View Park Windsor Hills is now enrolling children ages 2-5 for our preschool and kindergarden readiness program. Here we invest time into building factual knowledge, essential skills and independence. We understand that learning calls for both an understanding of knowledge but, more...
5.0
"My child is excited to go to preschool each day to learn and play. In addition, on weekends she'll often say she misses her friends and teachers. The teachers are loving & very hands-on. I highly recommend this school."
Melissa A.
Growing Prodigies Family Lerning Center
4221 Santa Rosalia Dr., Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(2)
Our mission at Growing Prodigies Family Daycare is to uncover the natural talents and hidden genius in every child through organic learning. It is our belief that every child is a potential prodigy. We believe in stimulating children's natural abilities and God-given talents, by following their lead...
5.0
"One question. What would I do without the prodigies family day care? I am a single mom and aunty of 3 beautiful babies that I wouldn't trust with anyone else. I love that I can leave my babies at Prodigies Family Day care without a worry in the world. My children...
Akeema B
5.0
(1)
*We are a full-time school with rolling admissions enrolling students for the school year. We are not a daycare facility.*
Over the years we have combined the best new practices in early childhood education to create a program that nourishes your child as they begin to connect socially with each...
5.0
"My daughter goes there and has been there for 3 years. One of the best schools we toured in LA area, all staff is energetic and lovely. Director, Stacy is very kind and we could not be more grateful for that community and everything they do.
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Nicole Z.
Wonders of Spanish
2803 S Robertson, Los Angeles, CA
5.0
(4)
Classes are in Spanish.Preschool 9am-12m. After School 3pm-6pm.Saturday 9am-1pm
5.0
"We love Teacher Julia! She was highly recommended by my sister in law and she helped our 2 year old adjust very quickly. Our daughter looks forward to the days she goes to preschool, loves her friends at school, enjoys the arts/crafts, music time, and takes the...
Hannah H.
Tiny Babe's Playhouse & Tiny Babe's Preparatory Academy
4607 5th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
4.6
(10)
Babe Jackson provides two services here at Tiny Babe's Playhouse Child Care, childcare and tutoring services. TBP is a home away from home for your child(ren) ages 0-6 yrs old. It is also our TBP Fast Track Tutoring location for students in need of catching up or wanting to remain above average and...
5.0
"Babe and Mann, thank you for helping Morgyn blossom into a wonderful toddler and teaching him new things everyday. With your help, love and passion for kids I see I picked the right place for him to be during the day. Some days he surprise me with something new he...
Meka
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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 Rating4.4 / 5
Preschools in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.