Growing Place - Marine Park Children's Center, The

Growing Place is a Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education program with three campuses in Santa Monica serving infants through preschoolers. The school believes children are competent learners who develop through collaborative inquiry, nature-based exploration, and child-centered projects.

Philosophy

Learning is a collaborative adventure where skilled educators act as guides and co-investigators, supporting children's natural curiosity. The program emphasizes child-centered learning, the hundred languages of expression, connection to nature, and collaborative inquiry. Children develop confidence, empathy, and creativity through project-based exploration, authentic problem-solving, and play.

Ages served

Birth through 5 years (Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs)

Outdoor

Abundant outdoor classrooms and nature-based learning environments; Marine Park Campus nestled beside a city park with lush outdoor spaces; Ocean Park Campus with outdoor exploration areas; connection to nature is a core program philosophy.

Not stated on their website: Hours, Tuition, Meals, Teacher qualifications, Class sizes for preschool, Daily schedule, Holidays and closures. 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.