First Presbyterian Nursery School
Daycare center in Santa Monica, CA. 1248 Second St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
About the program
First Presbyterian Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Santa Monica, California, on the state register since 2001. It is licensed for 120 children and serves preschool ages.
First Pres Nursery School is a private, non-religious, Reggio-inspired early childhood education program located in Santa Monica.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. First Presbyterian Nursery 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.
Regulations cited
101226(e)(3)(A)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We have had a fantastic experience with the staff and teachers at First Pres over the past few years! We couldn't imagine a better fit for our child and our family. We feel incredibly lucky to have landed at First Pres and with the community we have here.
Emilia Sclafani · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoFirst Pres Nursery School has been a source of joy, learning and connections for our family and the Santa Monica/Palisades/West LA community for many years. Any families and students in need of a loving and supportive preschool, come here!! It is a home away from home.
Crystal Millican · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoAfter 5 wonderful years and 2 children attending FPNS, we can wholeheartedly say that it has truly been a formative and joyful part of our family's life. From the very beginning, the school stood out for its intentional approach to early childhood education - every aspect of the experience feels thoughtful, nurturing, and rooted in a deep understanding of what children need to thrive. What makes First Pres truly…
Ritu Viswanath · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe absolutely love First Presbyterian Nursery! The teachers are incredible. So patient, kind and thoughtful. My son had grown a great deal during his time at this school. We joined year 2 and the community was so welcoming. Can’t recommend enough!
Brittany Balbo · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1248 Second St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Questions about First Presbyterian Nursery School
Is First Presbyterian Nursery School licensed?
Yes. First Presbyterian Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191600233), with a licensed capacity of 120 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has First Presbyterian Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for First Presbyterian Nursery 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 First Presbyterian Nursery School take?
First Presbyterian Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does First Presbyterian Nursery School cost?
First Presbyterian Nursery 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.
