First Friends by the Sea
Daycare center in Los Angeles, CA. 6700 W. 83rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045
About the program
First Friends by the Sea is a licensed daycare center in Los Angeles, California, on the state register since 2017. It is licensed for 36 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
First Friends By the Sea is a Reggio-inspired childcare program serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Kentwood, Los Angeles.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. First Friends by the Sea 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
102229(a)(1) · 101216.3(a) · 101161(a) · 101223(a)(2) · 101238(g) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101239.1(b)(5) · 101217(d) · 1596.895(c)(1)(4) · 1596.841 · 1596.8595(a)(1)(3) · 101220.1(g) · 101223(b)(1) · 101227(a)(1) · 101217(a) · 101226(e)(2) · 101226(e)(3)(A) · 101226(e)(3)(B) · 101227(a)(17) · 101227(a)(6) · 101416.5(b) · 101170(e)(1) · 1596.8595(c)(1)(4) · 1596.817(b)(1)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I couldn't imagine a better preschool for our children. Tracie, consistently creates fun, educational activities that make learning through play a joy. She goes above and beyond, often organizing special events like petting zoos, bubble machines, gardening in the vegetable garden, cooking, yoga, and music classes, along with hosting special activities around holidays. My 4-year-old daughter, who has been here for two…
Hannah McDonald · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoOur children have found a home here and we couldn’t be happier with First Friends. Our daughter has gone for four years and our baby son has been going for a few months now. They truly love their teachers and the other kids. The activities the kids do throughout the day are so enriching and entertaining. They routinely do yoga, drum circle, gardening class, art, literacy and so much more. We are so glad that First…
Carly Johann · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoFirst Friends By The Sea is a dream come true for our family. Director Tracie and Emilie have been with us since our daughter was six months old. To find a place that cares about your child as much as you do is a true blessing. Our daughter has learned life skills, caring for others, learning about cooking, making friends, and being a loving kid. I'm very sad our daughter’s time is almost over but know that they will…
D Holmes · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoBoth of my boys have been going to First Friends for years and they love Tracie and Emily like family. They plan such great activities, like yoga, drum circle, gardening, and creative arts and crafts. I would recommend this daycare to anyone:)
Jessica Wiechec · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoGetting there
6700 W. 83rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Questions about First Friends by the Sea
Is First Friends by the Sea licensed?
Yes. First Friends by the Sea holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197494626, 197493360), with a licensed capacity of 36 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has First Friends by the Sea had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 29 citations for First Friends by the Sea, 8 of them Type A, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does First Friends by the Sea take?
First Friends by the Sea is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does First Friends by the Sea cost?
First Friends by the Sea does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
