The Growing Place
Daycare center in Santa Monica, CA. 401 Ashland B, Santa Monica, CA 90405
About the program
The Growing Place is a licensed daycare center in Santa Monica, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 100 children and serves preschool ages.
Growing Place is a non-profit early childhood education program in Santa Monica serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers using a Reggio-inspired approach.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and nature-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
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
This is an amazing educational institution - the staff, teachers, and facilities are incredible. After 3 years, we could not imagine our lives with out it. Not to mention, there is an incredible community of committed and involved families - it changed our lives. Thanks, Growing Place!
Sean Ross · 5/5 on Google · 14 years agoGetting there
401 Ashland B, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Questions about The Growing Place
Is The Growing Place licensed?
Yes. The Growing Place holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191671677), with a licensed capacity of 100 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Growing Place had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for The Growing Place, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does The Growing Place take?
The Growing Place is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does The Growing Place cost?
The Growing Place publishes full-time tuition from $2,625 to $2,835 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
