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Circle Of Children Preschool

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

1227 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Visit website ↗(310) 393-7731Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/17/2024
Total visits
2

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

An independent, play-based preschool in Santa Monica where the curriculum emerges from each child's curiosity. It nurtures the whole child — social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative — through what it calls "purposeful play."

Philosophy
Play-based and child-led ("Purposeful Play"). The curriculum is emergent — it follows the children's interests rather than a fixed lesson plan — with a focus on social-emotional growth, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Ages served
Toddler (1 yr 9 mo) through preschool (ages 3–5)
Hours
Preschool: Mon–Fri, 9:00am–1:00pm or 9:00am–2:00pm
Outdoor
Active learning both indoors and outdoors

Programs

  • •Toddler — parent-and-me, once weekly (90 min)
  • •Preschool, first year — ages 3–4
  • •Preschool, second year (Pre-K) — ages 4–5

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based, emergent curriculum that follows children's interests
  • ✓Whole-child development (social, emotional, physical, intellectual, creative)
  • ✓Gentle separation via a parent-and-me toddler class
  • ✓Emphasis on social intelligence, leadership, and confidence

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meal/snack policy, Nap times, Teacher-to-child ratio. 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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