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Little Dolphins By The Sea Dba Seven Arrows, INC.

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

1812 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Visit website ↗(310) 998-0011Directions ↗Licensed for 85
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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: 7/1/2022 (0 total).

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

About this preschool

Little Dolphins by the Sea is a preschool founded over 33 years ago that fosters community, curiosity, and creativity through art-forward, constructivist learning. The school features an outdoor campus and a multicultural curriculum rooted in diversity and cultural exploration.

Philosophy
Founded on the SA Way of Education, the school values stimulating curiosity, creating a safe and nurturing environment, teaching non-violent problem solving, and using high-quality materials and authentic artifacts. The curriculum recognizes high art and incorporates constructivist art projects as fundamental mechanisms for higher learning, encouraging self-directed play to develop decision-making, planning skills, and attention spans.
Outdoor
Outdoor campus described as a delightful urban oasis providing a sanctuary for environmental learning and appreciation of the natural world.

Programs

  • •Multicultural curriculum with global festivals
  • •Learning through performance
  • •Learning by making (constructivist approach)
  • •Art-forward education
  • •Community outreach

Highlights

  • ✓Art-focused curriculum with high-quality materials for projects
  • ✓Multicultural festivals celebrating diversity of cultures and customs
  • ✓Outdoor campus in urban setting
  • ✓Emphasis on social emotional development and self-expression

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