Palisades Preschool
Daycare center in Santa Monica, CA. 958 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403
About the program
Palisades Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Santa Monica, California, on the state register since 1999. It is licensed for 60 children and serves preschool ages.
Palisades Preschool is a Reggio-inspired school in Santa Monica serving children from 24 months to 6 years of age.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Palisades 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.
Regulations cited
1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(g)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We feel so grateful to be part of the Palisades Preschool community. Our daughter started in the toddler program at 18 months and is now in the youngest preschool classroom. The experience has been exceptional every step of the way. The toddler program alone is worth mentioning - many parents call it “magical,” and that’s exactly how it feels. Each week, the teachers and atelieristas create a warm, beautiful…
L.A.S. · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoI truly cannot imagine a more loving, thoughtful educational environment than this for my two young children (nearly 3 and nearly 5). We were at another preschool for a year before PPS. It was chaotic to say the least and has since shut down due to low enrolment. I was extremely nervous - feeling at risk of making another poor choice, but I was instantly put at ease by the warmth of the teachers and the community as…
HPM J · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy son's entire preschool experience was spent in the inspiring, thoughtful care of this fabulous preschool. He learned great empathy for his peers, and built a solid foundation of self-confidence and respect. He has gone on to explore the world with a sense of wonder and natural love for learning that was nurtured here and continues to serve him well. I always appreciated that he had high quality art materials to…
Oliver Cornell · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoAfter paying the exorbitant amount of money charged by this school (for essentially half days), my child is behind every student the Kindergarten class in all basic requirements such as reading and writing. The "alternative" teaching approach here is fine if you treat preschool like day care but it will not prepare your child for what's next on their learning path. What a tremendous let down.
Disappointed Parent · 2/5 on Google · 12 years agoGetting there
958 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Questions about Palisades Preschool
Is Palisades Preschool licensed?
Yes. Palisades Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197407108), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Palisades Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Palisades 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 Palisades Preschool take?
Palisades Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Palisades Preschool cost?
Palisades 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.
