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The First School, Ocean Park

1733 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 904054.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
63
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2004
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About The First School, Ocean Park

The First School, Ocean Park is a licensed child care center in Santa Monica, California. The state has licensed it since January 16, 2004, for up to 63 children.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jun 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
63 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity63 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The First School, Ocean Park 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 The First School, Ocean Park

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The First School, Ocean Park since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
63 children
First licensed
2004
License number
#197410050
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Summary

4 visits since Jun 2022 · Last visit Jul 30, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 30, 2026Visit
  2. Jan 28, 2026Inspection
  3. May 4, 2023Inspection
  4. Jun 30, 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 The First School, Ocean Park

Is The First School, Ocean Park licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 16, 2004.

Does The First School, Ocean Park have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The First School, Ocean Park since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can The First School, Ocean Park care for?

63, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The First School, Ocean Park's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (310) 450-0551 to confirm.

How much does The First School, Ocean Park cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 450-0551 to ask.

What is The First School, Ocean Park's phone number?

(310) 450-0551.

Where is The First School, Ocean Park?

1733 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405. The nearest other daycare we list is John Adams Child Development Center, 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).