Santa Monica
Santa Monica has 83 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Child Care Centers (44), followed by 18 Family Child Care Homes, 13 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 8 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.
83 facilities
83 facilities
87% clean
44 avg cap.
3,693
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level
Recent Activity
+2
New this year
19 yrs
Avg facility age
Tips for Parents
📊 Well-served area
This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.
✅ Strong compliance record
87% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.
🏢 Center-based care
This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.
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Daycares in Santa Monica
Santa Monica has 83 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Child Care Centers (44), followed by 18 Family Child Care Homes, 13 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 8 Single Licensed Child Care Centers.
The average facility capacity is 44 children, and 87% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.
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