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Malibu Methodist Church Nursery School

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Faith-based
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

30128 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265

Visit website ↗(310) 457-5144Directions ↗Licensed for 42
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
7/17/2024
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Malibu Methodist Church Nursery School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool that emphasizes creative play, exploration, and child-centered learning. The school serves infants through preschool-age children in a nurturing environment that values each child's individual growth and potential.

Philosophy
Reggio Emilia approach focused on helping children express, engage, explore, create, and play. Teachers support children's infinite capability and creativity while helping them communicate using all their potential, strengths, and languages. The school emphasizes freedom to appreciate resources through hands, eyes, and ears, with attention to cognitive processes over results.
Ages served
Infants (starting around 15 months), toddlers (1-2 year olds), preschool (up to 4 years)
Outdoor
Outdoor classroom where children engage in creative play and nature-based learning; staff encourage children to be in touch with nature and get down and dirty
Religious
Methodist

Programs

  • •Infant Toddler program
  • •Preschool program

Highlights

  • ✓Extensive Reggio Emilia implementation and experience
  • ✓Outdoor classroom integrated with indoor learning
  • ✓Spanish language instruction
  • ✓Play-based learning environment

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