Hill & Dale Family Learning Center
Daycare center in Santa Monica, CA. 2801 25th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
About the program
Hill & Dale Family Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Santa Monica, California, on the state register since 1987. It is licensed for 36 children and serves infant, toddler and 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 Family Learning Center 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
Hill & Dale Family Learning Center offers a welcoming and nurturing environment for children and families. The atmosphere feels supportive and engaging, with a focus on early learning, social development, and building confidence. It seems like a thoughtful place where children can learn, explore, and grow in a comfortable setting.
Marshiya Rahman · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoThis is a wonderful preschool! H&D has two campuses. The Learning Center is an infant and toddler program while the Discovery Center is a preschool. My daughter is currently at the preschool and she has so much fun everyday. The teachers are caring and the hot, healthy meals are terrific!
Jane Kim · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoBeyond basic survival needs (little things like food, shelter, etc), bringing our kid to Hill & Dale is probably the best thing we could do for her. The teachers are wonderful, loving and caring - our whole family is lucky to have them in our lives. The teachers are fantastic resources for things big and small (e.g., we probably still wouldn't know we had to wash our kids ears and we see how independent play can lead…
Matt Reichstein · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoMy son has been going to Hill & Dale since he was about 7 or 8 months old (almost 4 at time of review). It has been the perfect place for him. The teachers are very caring and supportive and he has learned a lot there. While he certainly has learned his ABCs, numbers, colors, etc, what I'm happiest about is the emphasis they have on teaching the social skills necessary to be a good person. I'm extremely satisfied…
Phillip Tate · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoGetting there
2801 25th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Questions about Hill & Dale Family Learning Center
Is Hill & Dale Family Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Hill & Dale Family Learning Center holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191601480, 191602008), with a licensed capacity of 36 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Hill & Dale Family Learning Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, across 5 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 Family Learning Center take?
Hill & Dale Family Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Hill & Dale Family Learning Center cost?
Hill & Dale Family Learning Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
