Santa Monica
Browse and compare licensed daycare providers in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County
84 facilities
84 facilities
89% clean
45 avg cap.
3,767
Total capacity
0
With openings
High
Demand level
Recent Activity
+4
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 safety record
89% 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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About This City
Daycares in Santa Monica
Santa Monica has 84 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Child Care Centers (46), followed by 17 Family Child Care Homes, 13 Child Care - Infant Centers, 7 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.
The average facility capacity is 45 children, and 89% 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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