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My First Place includes activities such as soccer, yoga, Spanish music classes, and growing and caring for a garden as part of its program. The program offers year-round full-time and part-time options for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in families who live and work in the Santa Monica, California area.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
My First Place states that it is committed to providing quality care so that children are safe, nurtured, happy, and loved, and that it works with parent support to offer an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education that encourages physical, mental, and emotional development through play and activities. All staff members have live scan clearance and have passed background checks. All staff are fully qualified and trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid and are up-to-date on all state required vaccinations and yearly flu vaccines. The program holds California childcare licenses for its 22nd Street Campus Infant Center (197494098), Preschool (197494097), Virginia Avenue Campus Infant Center (197495209), and Preschool (197459210). The program asks that all children who attend are vaccinated as required by California state law. The program offers a 100% organic menu, a dynamic play area, a bilingual experience, educational activities, a parent portal, and a school environment described as a safe place for children to roam. Parents are described as an essential part of the school community, and families are invited to join regular gardening days where children grow a garden and care for it. Maria is identified as the owner. Testimonials from parents describe smooth transitions into the program, a beautiful and clean environment, enrichment activities such as soccer, yoga, and Spanish music classes, and staff who are described as highly involved and caring.
Last updated August 2, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
My First Place states that it is committed to providing quality care so that children are safe, nurtured, happy, and loved, and that it works with parent support to offer an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education that encourages physical, mental, and emotional development through play and activities. All staff members have live scan clearance and have passed background checks. All staff are fully qualified and trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid and are up-to-date on all state required vaccinations and yearly flu vaccines. The program holds California childcare licenses for its 22nd Street Campus Infant Center (197494098), Preschool (197494097), Virginia Avenue Campus Infant Center (197495209), and Preschool (197459210). The program asks that all children who attend are vaccinated as required by California state law. The program offers a 100% organic menu, a dynamic play area, a bilingual experience, educational activities, a parent portal, and a school environment described as a safe place for children to roam. Parents are described as an essential part of the school community, and families are invited to join regular gardening days where children grow a garden and care for it. Maria is identified as the owner. Testimonials from parents describe smooth transitions into the program, a beautiful and clean environment, enrichment activities such as soccer, yoga, and Spanish music classes, and staff who are described as highly involved and caring.
Last updated August 2, 2026.
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