Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool
Daycare center in Santa Monica, CA. 1540 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
About the program
Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Santa Monica, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 43 children and serves preschool ages.
Hill & Dale is a nonprofit, NAEYC-accredited early childhood education center in Santa Monica serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
The program follows a play-based approach, states NAEYC accreditation and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool 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
My son currently attends the infant and toddler program here at H&D. He loves it and he looks forward to going everyday! My daughter and nephew went here too. The backyard is beautiful with lovely trees and a vegetable garden. The teachers are warm and caring. The best part is that they have a cool/nutritionist who cooks wonderful healthy meals!
Jane Kim · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoThis school is heavenly for two-working-parent families who want their preschoolers to learn social skills in a play-based environment, to eat healthy food (prepared by the school) and to nurture their curiosity. It is exceptional by any standard and we are so grateful our kids attended the Discovery Center!
Niloofar Shepherd · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoIt's a great learning environment for any toddler on the westside. Highly recommended!
Ryan Williams · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoGetting there
1540 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Questions about Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool
Is Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool licensed?
Yes. Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191671164), with a licensed capacity of 43 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool, 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 Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool take?
Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool cost?
Hill & Dale Discovery Center Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
