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My First Place - Virginia Ave

2702 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 904045.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2023
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About My First Place - Virginia Ave

My First Place - Virginia Ave is a licensed child care center in Santa Monica, California. The state has licensed it since January 11, 2023, for up to 45 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Dec 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedBilingual program

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), Play-based, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentSoccer, yoga and Spanish music classes
StaffFully qualified and trained in Pediatric CPR and First Aid
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Parent Portal)
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

My First Place - Virginia Ave 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 My First Place - Virginia Ave

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to My First Place - Virginia Ave since Dec 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
45 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2023
License number
#197495210
Also at this site
Facility #197495209: Infant center
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Summary

4 visits since Dec 2022 · Last visit Feb 4, 2026

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

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  1. Feb 4, 2026InspectionFacility #197495210
  2. Feb 4, 2026InspectionFacility #197495209
  3. Dec 21, 2022VisitFacility #197495210
  4. Dec 21, 2022VisitFacility #197495209

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 My First Place - Virginia Ave

Is My First Place - Virginia Ave licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 11, 2023.

Does My First Place - Virginia Ave have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to My First Place - Virginia Ave since Dec 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can My First Place - Virginia Ave care for?

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

What are My First Place - Virginia Ave's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does My First Place - Virginia Ave cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 230-5010 to ask.

What is My First Place - Virginia Ave's phone number?

(310) 230-5010.

Where is My First Place - Virginia Ave?

2702 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.

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