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First United Methodist Church Preschool

1008 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 904034.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
128
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
1993
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About First United Methodist Church Preschool

First United Methodist Church Preschool is a licensed child care center in Santa Monica, California. The state has licensed it since April 25, 1993, for up to 128 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Apr 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

Faith-basedNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
128 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist)
SafetyParent app (Playground, Playground app)
Parent updatesParent app (Playground, Playground app)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1948
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First United Methodist Church Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First United Methodist Church Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to First United Methodist Church Preschool since Apr 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
128 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#191600232
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Summary

6 visits since Apr 2023 · Last visit Jun 8, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Jun 8, 2026Inspection
  2. Feb 26, 2026Visit
  3. May 7, 2024Visit
  4. Dec 12, 2023Inspection
  5. Jun 20, 2023Visit
  6. Apr 26, 2023Visit

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First United Methodist Church Preschool

Is First United Methodist Church Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 25, 1993.

Does First United Methodist Church Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to First United Methodist Church Preschool since Apr 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can First United Methodist Church Preschool care for?

128, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First United Methodist Church Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First United Methodist Church Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 395-7292 to ask.

What is First United Methodist Church Preschool's phone number?

(310) 395-7292.

Where is First United Methodist Church Preschool?

1008 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The nearest other daycare we list is Palisades Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).