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Little Dolphins By the Sea

Daycare center in Santa Monica, CA. 1812 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Call (310) 998-0011Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity90 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2008

About the program

Little Dolphins By the Sea is a licensed daycare center in Santa Monica, California, on the state register since 2008. It is licensed for 90 children and serves preschool ages.

Little Dolphins By The Sea is an independent, non-profit preschool and transitional kindergarten located in Santa Monica, California.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Little Dolphins By the Sea 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 · 197415833
Licence statusActive since 2008
Licensed capacity90 children
Inspections on file2
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 complaints02 inspection visits · last visit July 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.

Getting there

1812 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Questions about Little Dolphins By the Sea

Is Little Dolphins By the Sea licensed?

Yes. Little Dolphins By the Sea holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197415833), with a licensed capacity of 90 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Little Dolphins By the Sea had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Little Dolphins By the Sea, 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 Little Dolphins By the Sea take?

Little Dolphins By the Sea is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Little Dolphins By the Sea cost?

Little Dolphins By the Sea 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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