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First United Methodist Church Preschool

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

1008 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Visit website ↗(310) 395-7292Directions ↗Licensed for 128
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 5/7/2024 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

First United Methodist Church Preschool serves ages 2-5 and has been operating since 1948. The school is NAEYC accredited and emphasizes learning through play and exploration in a safe, creative, and loving environment.

Philosophy
Each child learns naturally through play and exploration in a stimulating environment that promotes physical, mental, emotional, social, creative and spiritual growth. Individual differences are recognized and celebrated. The school commits to strong partnerships between parents, teachers and community, with children's health, safety and well-being as the highest priority.
Ages served
2-5 years
Religious
United Methodist Church affiliation; treats all as children of God deserving of unconditional respect regardless of faith or religious practices

Programs

  • •NAEYC Accredited program
  • •Play-based learning with exploration
  • •Physical, mental, emotional, social, creative and spiritual development

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accredited with 97-99% class ratings
  • ✓Operating since 1948
  • ✓One of only twelve preschools in Santa Monica with NAEYC accreditation
  • ✓Strong focus on parent-teacher-community partnerships

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