Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School
Daycare center in Malibu, CA. 3480 Las Flores Canyon, Malibu, CA 90265
About the program
Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School is a licensed daycare center in Malibu, California, on the state register since 2014. It is licensed for 45 children and serves preschool ages.
Under the Oaks Preschool in Malibu offers Waldorf-inspired early childhood programs, summer camps, and after-school activities for children ages 1 to 10.
The program follows a Waldorf, play-based and nature-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School 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.
What parents say
Under The Oaks is truly something special. From the moment you step onto the grounds, it feels less like a school and more like walking into a fairytale - peaceful, nurturing, and full of quiet magic. What stood out most to me was the way the teachers engage with the children. Through storytelling, imaginative play, and hands-on activities - especially outdoors - they create an environment where creativity isn’t just…
Priscilla Llorenz · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoBoth our boys, who are now 9 and 12, went through Under the Oaks Preschool. We spent about 5 years at the school, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Sunshine is absolutely gifted with children. She connects with them deeply, she speaks their language, and she guides them so gently. It is hard to describe the magic that happens at Under the Oaks. The moment you come down the stairs into the yard with the big oak…
Daniela Grozdich · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoUnder The Oaks feels less like a school and more like a community. Rooted in Waldorf-inspired values, it nurtures not just learning, but the whole child. My daughter still speaks about Ms. Sunshine with such warmth. When she first arrived, she didn’t speak a word of English, and yet Ms. Sunshine met her with such gentleness and care that she felt safe almost instantly. That kind of emotional attentiveness is rare and…
Arilysse O'hayon-Tuvia · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoUnder the Oaks holds such a special place in our hearts. My son graduated in 2020, and the memories we made there are unforgettable - especially under the beautiful oak trees and in the magical treehouse. The teachers are incredibly caring and truly see each child as an individual. It’s a peaceful, nature-filled environment where kids are free to explore, grow, and be themselves. We are so grateful for our time there…
Barbara Stoyanoff · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoGetting there
3480 Las Flores Canyon, Malibu, CA 90265
Questions about Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School
Is Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School licensed?
Yes. Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197419115), with a licensed capacity of 45 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School take?
Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School cost?
Under The Oaks Malibu Pre-School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
