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My First Place - Infant Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1931 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Visit website ↗(310) 383-7988Directions ↗Licensed for 11
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/24/2024
Total visits
1

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

My First Place is an infant center committed to providing quality care with an innovative, play-based approach to early childhood education. The center emphasizes safety, nurturing, and individual attention while encouraging physical, mental, and emotional development.

Philosophy
Learning through play and activities, with teachers interpreting and encouraging children's knowledge and curiosity while documenting their investigative journeys and reflecting on their view of the world.
Outdoor
Dynamic play area; gardening activities with children and parents
Meals
100% organic menu

Programs

  • •Bilingual experience
  • •Educational activities
  • •Soccer
  • •Yoga
  • •Spanish music classes

Highlights

  • ✓Safe environment with all staff having live scan clearance and background checks
  • ✓All staff trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid
  • ✓Parent portal access
  • ✓Individual attention to each child

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours of operation, Ages served (title mentions 'Infant Center' but no specific age range provided), Teacher-to-child ratio, Teacher qualifications and experience. 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.

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