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Kigala Preschool

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

2705 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Visit website ↗(310) 453-2400Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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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: 7/20/2023 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Kigala Preschool is a culturally-rich school in Santa Monica, CA offering language immersion in German and Spanish with inquiry-based learning. The program features outdoor classrooms, STEM activities, art studio, music and movement classes, and small class sizes.

Philosophy
Inquiry-based learning with a focus on celebrating diversity and inclusivity. Teachers trained in outdoor classroom methodology maximize children's learning experiences through intentional use of natural elements, hands-on exploration, project-based learning, and socio-emotional skill development.
Outdoor
Outdoor classrooms are the heart of Kigala, featuring gardens children tend, natural play structures (slide, tire swing, pushcarts, bikes), sandbox with tools and water, mud box for sensorial play, dedicated areas with puzzles and blocks, and writing and art areas.

Programs

  • •German language immersion
  • •Spanish language immersion
  • •STEM activities
  • •Project-based learning
  • •Weekly music and movement classes
  • •Art studio (the Atelier)
  • •Outdoor classrooms

Highlights

  • ✓Language immersion in German and Spanish
  • ✓Outdoor classrooms with trained teachers
  • ✓Small class sizes for individualized attention
  • ✓On-site art studio (the Atelier)

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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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