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Lighthouse Center for Infants

1424 Yale Street, Santa Monica, CA 904045.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$2,700
year first licensed
2017
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About

About Lighthouse Center for Infants

Lighthouse Center for Infants is a licensed infant center in Santa Monica, California. The state has licensed it since February 8, 2017, for up to 16 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition of $2,700.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since May 2023, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

InfantsFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: 16 weeks to 24 months
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Type
Infant center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8am to 4pm Monday-Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 16 weeks to 24 months
ProgramsInfant care and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Foursquare Gospel Church)
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lighthouse Center for Infants lists monthly tuition of $2,700. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Starting January 2027$2,700
registration fee (nonrefundable)$200
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Lighthouse Center for Infants

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Lighthouse Center for Infants since May 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Infant center
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2017
License number
#197493235
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits since May 2023 · Last visit Mar 2, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 2, 2026Inspection
  2. May 9, 2023Inspection

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 Lighthouse Center for Infants

Is Lighthouse Center for Infants licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 8, 2017.

Does Lighthouse Center for Infants have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Lighthouse Center for Infants since May 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Lighthouse Center for Infants care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are Lighthouse Center for Infants' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lighthouse Center for Infants cost?

Monthly tuition of $2,700, as it lists it.

What is Lighthouse Center for Infants' phone number?

(424) 280-4447.

Where is Lighthouse Center for Infants?

1424 Yale Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. The nearest other daycare we list is Evergreen Community School, 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).