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Hill An' Dale Family Learning Ctr. - Old Firehous

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

2801 25th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Visit website ↗(310) 450-7596Directions ↗Licensed for 26
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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: 8/30/2023 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Hill & Dale is a NAEYC accredited Early Childhood Education Center in Santa Monica serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers since 1950. The center operates year-round and offers programs that nurture child development through inquiry, collaboration, and play.

Philosophy
Hill & Dale provides Early Childhood Education that nurtures the development of children, families and educators through inquiry, collaboration, and play.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years (infants 3-18 months, toddlers 18 months-3 years, preschool 3-5 years, summer camp for 5 years)
Outdoor
Outdoor play yard with treehouse, bike path, climbing structure, sandbox, garden, and open-ended play space

Programs

  • •Infant Program (3 months - 18 months)
  • •Toddler Program (18 months - 3 years)
  • •Preschool Program (3 years - 5 years)
  • •Camp in the City (5 years, 6-week summer program)

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accredited
  • ✓Low child-to-educator ratios (3:1 infants, 5:1 toddlers, 6:1 preschool)
  • ✓Year-round care available
  • ✓Two campus locations

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