Pine Street Preschool is part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, and provides early education services to children up to the kindergarten age. Besides receiving the foundations on academic subjects, children are also given the opportunity to develop socially through developmentally-appropriate activities based in problem solving and teamwork.
The Children's Place is a preschool open to all families of all faiths; teachers emphasize improving basic cognitive skills through problem-solving activities. Enrichment programs include music, movement and vocabulary and special-needs children may be accompanied by an aide. The children also enjoy weekly walks within the neighborhood and visit the park, explore the beach, visit the local fire station, library and the stores on Main Street. All staff members are active in state and local professional associations. The staff also participates in continuous in-service education and is trained in CPR.
Cassidy is a pre-school for children ages 2 ½ to 5 years old. As every parent knows how important the formative years are, Cassidy offers a nurturing and positive atmosphere for social interaction and education.
There are programs for toddlers and morning and afternoon sessions to accommodate busy schedules.
Beth Shir Shalom (which translates as "House of the Song of Peace") is a progressive Reform synagogue with an emphasis on music and art. The congregation enjoys multiple music programs, and every service is filled with music and song to help lift spirits, and enjoy each other's company.
In addition to serving as a center of Jewish worship and education, Beth Shir Shalom provides a respected preschool program, offering non-denominational education to little ones 18 months to 5 years. Temple membership is not required for registration. Each teacher in the preschool is certified and experienced.
Palisades Preschool is open to all families in the community. The teachers emphasize improving basic cognitive skills through problem-solving activities. Enrichment programs include music, movement and vocabulary. Special-needs children may be accompanied by an aide. All staff members are active in state and local professional associations. The staff also participates in continuous in-service education and is trained in CPR.
The Waldorf Early Childhood Center is an extension of the Westside Waldorf School. The Childhood Center is located on 15th Street, just south of Santa Monica Boulevard. The Westside Waldorf School's main campus is located in Pacific Palisades. The center offers three-day, four-day and five-day-a-week nursery programs. Other options include a kindergarten class and a parent-toddler program. Children who participate in the nursery programs must be potty-trained and weaned. The Waldorf Early Childhood Center also offers nap care and Early after-care programs each weekday afternoon.
Circle of Children Pre-School is a Christian kindergarten located in Santa Monica, California. It accepts 3 to 5 year old children, and provides a warm and nurturing environment for them. The focus on creativity and teaching-through-play is palpable in everything the students and teachers do each day. The school makes a concerted effort to know the children and their families and work together through any issues that arise. Visit and find out if the school is the right choice for your child and family.
Little Dolphins By The Sea is a private school with a five-day-a-week program for children ages two years and 10 months to four years and nine months. After-care is offered for working parents. There is also a program for the transitional kindergarten class, for children ages four years and 10 months through five years and two months.
It is a bright and inviting school that is one of the premier pre-schools in Santa Monica. The staff is engaging and friendly, the area is quiet and safe and the curriculum focuses on personal development and peer interaction, preparing children for their first years in school.
10th Street Preschool is a warm and nurturing environment for children. The focus on creativity and teaching-through-play is palpable in everything the students and teachers do each day. The school makes a concerted effort to know the children and their families and work together through any issues that arise. The Toddler Program is absolutely fantastic, as you will learn very quickly if the school is the right choice for your child and your family.