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Kigala Preschool

2705 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 904054.7· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2011
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About Kigala Preschool

Kigala Preschool is a licensed child care center in Santa Monica, California. The state has licensed it since September 13, 2011, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Aug 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

Summer campSTEM / STEAMBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 to 6
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 8 AM-5:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 to 6
ProgramsPreschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (German, Spanish), STEM / STEAM
SafetyOutdoor playground
LanguagesGerman, Spanish
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kigala 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Kigala Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Kigala Preschool since Aug 2022. 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
60 children
First licensed
2011
License number
#197417868
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Summary

3 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Aug 12, 2026

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

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  1. Aug 12, 2026Inspection
  2. Jul 20, 2023Inspection
  3. Aug 3, 2022Inspection

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 Kigala Preschool

Is Kigala Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 13, 2011.

Does Kigala Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Kigala Preschool since Aug 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Kigala Preschool care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Kigala Preschool's hours?

Monday to Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kigala Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 453-2400 to ask.

What is Kigala Preschool's phone number?

(310) 453-2400.

Where is Kigala Preschool?

2705 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405. The nearest other daycare we list is Untitled No. 1 School, 0.3 miles away.

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