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Toddler Garden, The

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

1249 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Visit website ↗(310) 740-4557Directions ↗Licensed for 31
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-10-06. Last licensing visit: 4/11/2023 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-10-06). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Bright Horizons Children's Center at the Water Garden serves infants through 5-year-olds with a Discovery Driven Learning curriculum that emphasizes play-based education and exploration. The center is NAEYC accredited and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Philosophy
Our mission is to instill a love of learning in every child, and we strive to offer educational activities for all ages. Our World at Their Fingertips curriculum provides an imaginative and unique environment that encourages math, reading, and science skills.
Ages served
1 month - 5 years
Hours
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Outdoor
Outdoor classrooms with nature-inspired activities, a garden for exploration, and expansive playgrounds

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Toddler/Twos
  • •Preschool
  • •Transitional Kindergarten
  • •Summer Program

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accredited
  • ✓Discovery Driven Learning curriculum
  • ✓Reading nook for literacy
  • ✓Garden and outdoor classrooms

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