1st Class Preparatory Pre-K
Daycare center in Culver City, CA. 3459 Mc Manus, Culver City, CA 90232
About the program
1st Class Preparatory Pre-K is a licensed daycare center in Culver City, California, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 30 children and serves preschool ages.
1st Class Preparatory Pre-K is a play-based preschool in Culver City, California, serving children aged two to six years old.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1597.16(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(f) · 101217(a)(12) · 101217(d)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience with Teacher Mari. She is truly a loving and kind role model with exceptional child development knowledge and understanding. It was apparent our child felt seen, heard, and validated throughout and she learned so much more than we could have hoped for. All of the kids were smiling and joyful at drop off and pickup, and the class was always filled with laughter…
Yujin Lee · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe've sent both of our children to 1st Class Prep and couldn't be more grateful for the care, attention and education they received. All of the children are treated as individuals with different needs, interests and strengths. The teachers do a wonderful job of integrating new children into the program and managing the changing challenges of transitioning toddlers. They foster a very supportive, kind and…
Joseph Cavanaugh · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoThe teachers are amazing!! Great place for kids to play learn and have fun! Love the play area. Teachers Mari and michaela are so friendly and caring!!
Santoshi Schavva · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoThis is the best preschool anyone can ask for!! Very fun educational caring school that my son absolutely loved going there everyday. Teacher Mari is wonderful teacher that helped both my son and us as a first time parents, all of us loves her so much and my son still talks about her all the time. Location is also very nice. Unlike the most of the pre-school located on the big busy streets, the school is a part of…
Rie Ozawa · 5/5 on Google · 4 weeks agoGetting there
3459 Mc Manus, Culver City, CA 90232
Questions about 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K
Is 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K licensed?
Yes. 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197493820), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 6 citations for 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K take?
1st Class Preparatory Pre-K is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does 1st Class Preparatory Pre-K cost?
1st Class Preparatory Pre-K does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
