Best Daycares Near Me in SANTA MONICA — Ranked 2026

We ranked 21 daycares and childcare centers in SANTA MONICA, CA by Directory information score.

Top Daycares Near You in SANTA MONICA

  1. #1 — Dreamland Preschool Score: 27/100

    Dreamland Preschool is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.dreamlanddaycarecenters.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — First United Methodist Church School Score: 27/100

    First United Methodist Church School is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://santamonicaumc.org/preschool-directors-message/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — L.A. Nature Kids Score: 27/100

    L.A. Nature Kids is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://lanaturekids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Little Dolphins By the Sea Score: 27/100

    Little Dolphins By the Sea is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littledolphins.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Garden of Angels School Score: 26/100

    Garden of Angels School is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.garden-of-angels.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Maple Tree Academy Score: 25/100

    Maple Tree Academy is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.MTacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — First Step Nursery School Score: 23/100

    First Step Nursery School is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://firststepnurseryschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Circle of Children Pre-School Score: 22/100

    Circle of Children Pre-School is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.circleofchildrenpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Montana Preschool & Toddlers Score: 22/100

    Montana Preschool & Toddlers is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://montanapreschoolsantamonica.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Beginnings Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Beginnings Learning Center is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.beginningslc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Cassidy Preschool Score: 20/100

    Cassidy Preschool is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://cassidypreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — First School Score: 20/100

    First School is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.thefirstschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Gan Israel Preschool Score: 20/100

    Gan Israel Preschool is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ganisraelpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Growing Place at Marine Park Score: 20/100

    Growing Place at Marine Park is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.growingplace.org/about-us.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Kigala Preschool Score: 20/100

    Kigala Preschool is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://kigala.org/contact/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Lighthouse Preschool Score: 20/100

    Lighthouse Preschool is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://thelighthousechristianpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Palisades Preschool Score: 20/100

    Palisades Preschool is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.palisadespreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — My First Place Preschool and Infant Center Score: 17/100

    My First Place Preschool and Infant Center is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.myfirstplacedaycare.com/contactus.html.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — 10th Street Preschool Score: 16/100

    10th Street Preschool is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://10thstreetpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Kidz Korner WeeCare Score: 16/100

    Kidz Korner WeeCare is a childcare center in Santa Monica, CA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://weecare.co/daycare/kidz-korner?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bing-listing.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →