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Childrens Place, The

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

235 Hill Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Visit website ↗(310) 399-6405Directions ↗Licensed for 44
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
2/20/2025
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

The Children's Place Preschool is a learning center committed to providing high-quality childcare and early childhood education during the critical first five years of development. The school aims to create a secure, trusting, and loving environment that fosters social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth through interactive learning and play.

Philosophy
Our mission is to provide a secure, trusting, and loving environment for children in our local community by delivering quality programs. Our purpose is to foster wholesome social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth among the children under our care.

Programs

  • •Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Creates a community of learners
  • ✓Focuses on quality early childhood education
  • ✓Emphasizes learning through interaction and play
  • ✓Serves children during critical first five years of development

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Ages Served, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor activities, Religious affiliation. 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.

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