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Beth Sholom Temple Nursery School

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

1827 California Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Visit website ↗(310) 829-2517Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
12/3/2024
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

Beth Sholom Temple Nursery School is part of Beth Shir Shalom, a Reform Jewish congregation located at 19th & California that welcomes interfaith families and all types of Jews. The Early Childhood Center focuses on building healthy relationships with oneself, community, and Jewish life through engagement with Jewish stories, ideas, and traditions.

Philosophy
Our lifelong learning programs focus on building healthy relationships with ourselves, our community, and Jewish life. By discussing and engaging with Jewish stories, ideas, and luminaries, we deepen our understanding of ourselves and the impact we have on the people and the world around us.
Religious
Reform Jewish congregation affiliated with the URJ

Programs

  • •Early Childhood Center

Highlights

  • ✓Welcomes interfaith families
  • ✓Down-to-earth, warm and welcoming community
  • ✓Located in neighborhood setting at 19th & California
  • ✓Part of larger Jewish community with additional programs

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