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Kigala Preschool

Daycare center in Santa Monica, CA. 2705 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Kigala Preschool in Santa Monica, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity60 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2011

About the program

Kigala Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Santa Monica, California, on the state register since 2011. It is licensed for 60 children and serves preschool ages.

Kigala Preschool in Santa Monica offers toddler, preschool, and summer camp programs with German and Spanish language immersion.

The program follows a language immersion approach and offers German and Spanish.

Language immersionGermanSpanishClassroom camerasOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Kigala 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 197417868
Licence statusActive since 2011
Licensed capacity60 children
Inspections on file3
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit August 2026

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

We absolutely love Kigala! The outdoor space is truly magical - so big and thoughtfully designed for the kids to explore. The teachers and office staff are incredibly caring and supportive, and it really shows in how happy the children are. Our daughter has been learning German through the immersion program, which has been amazing to see. The classrooms are spacious and calm, and she especially loves the art atelier.…

Daina Calabrese · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago

Kigala Preschool has provided an excellent early learning experience for my 3-year-old daughter. The staff is professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to the development and well-being of each child. The curriculum is well-balanced, with a strong emphasis on creativity - especially through art - which my daughter thoroughly enjoys. The environment is clean, organized, and welcoming, and communication with…

Olivia Vargas · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago

Our daughter started Kigala last summer at the age of 3. It was her first experience in a daycare or preschool setting and we were nervously excited for her. We heard about the school from a former employee and we were looking for German immersion, so we toured school before and loved the class rooms as well as the beautiful yard that allows for all sorts of outdoor play. The main teachers of the younger and older…

Lena Cameron · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

We absolutely love Kigala! Our daughter was in the German class for 2.5yrs and she is still more comfortable speaking German thanks to the excellent bilingual program and wonderful, caring teachers. Even now she loves going back to pick up our son who joined after turning 2 and he already speaks more German and loves going to school. We especially love the amazing outdoor classroom (and the fact that it’s used in any…

Birte Giebfried · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago
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Getting there

2705 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Questions about Kigala Preschool

Is Kigala Preschool licensed?

Yes. Kigala Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197417868), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Kigala Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Kigala Preschool, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Kigala Preschool take?

Kigala Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Kigala Preschool cost?

Kigala 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.

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