1st Class Preparatory Pre-K

3459 McManus Ave, Culver City, CA 90034

map3459 McManus Ave, Culver City, CA 90034

About

1st Class Preparatory Pre-K offers a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children participate in play-based learning. The program uses interactive activities, creative expression, and guided discovery, and is designed to support early literacy, social-emotional growth, and hands-on exploration. Educators focus on individualized support, encouraging each child’s unique strengths, interests, and developmental pace, and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive community where children feel valued and excited to come each day.

• Ages: 2–6 years old
• Schedule: Multiple options, including morning and afternoon classes on weekdays, with combinations such as Monday–Friday or selected days, and optional morning care from 8:00AM–9:00AM
• Price: Monthly Tuition: Monday–Friday 9:00AM–12:00PM: $885; Monday–Thursday 12:00PM–3:00PM: $810; Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00AM–12:00PM: $687; Tuesday/Thursday 9:00AM–12:00PM: $563. Add-ons: Morning Care 8:00AM–9:00AM $167; Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday 12:00PM–3PM $563. Material fees: two non-refundable material fees due in class, September: $275 and January: $300.

Children must be nearly potty trained and should be comfortable going to the restroom and attempting to use the restroom with the assistance of an adult, and they use the bathroom after most transitions to encourage consistent toileting. The program provides a morning and afternoon snack from two food groups, and parents provide a healthy, well-balanced lunch. The material fee covers all materials and snacks for the child throughout the school year. The program’s stated mission is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds can thrive and to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success. One parent, Joseph Cavanaugh, reports that both of his children attended 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K, describes the children as being treated as individuals with different needs, interests, and strengths, and notes that his children were always excited to go to preschool.

Last updated July 4, 2026.

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