First Friends By The Sea

First Friends By The Sea is a small, Reggio-inspired infant, toddler, preschool, and childcare program located in Kentwood at Holy Nativity Church. The program serves the Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, and West L.A. area communities with a focus on child development through play and exploration.

Philosophy

We believe that every child is unique and develops at their own pace. Early childhood education is critical in a child's physical, intellectual, cognitive and emotional growth. Children need an environment where they feel loved, and feel safe physically, emotionally, and spiritually. First Friends practices a developmental and progressive philosophy offering both child-initiated and teacher-directed activities. We believe children learn through play and exploration with direct experiences. Our curriculum is designed to enhance development of the whole child.

Ages served

infant, toddler, preschool

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Outdoor

Big yard and patio with garden area, sand play, butterfly garden, chalk play, outdoor classroom, mud kitchen, dramatic play, dump trucks and trikes. Nature walks in the garden available.

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals, Maximum class size, Curriculum materials or learning outcomes. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.