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Finding the right childcare
in Culver City, California

Culver City has earned the nickname "The Heart of Screenland" for its storied legacy as a major filmmaking hub—MGM Studios operated here for decades and produced iconic classics like The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain, and Ben-Hur. The city was incorporated in 1917 by Harry Culver, who famously promised that "all roads lead to Culver City," and by the 1930s and 1940s it housed nearly half of America's motion picture production. Today, Sony Pictures Entertainment operates on the original MGM lot, keeping Culver City's legacy as an entertainment industry center alive. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Culver City, CA. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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1
TurningPoint School — Early Childhood
8780 National Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedWASC AccreditedNAIS Member
7.9/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
8
Infant care
3
K-ready
9
Teachers
9
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed independent school on National Blvd; WASC accredited and NAIS member
  • Founded 1970 as Montessori preschool; now a PreK–8 program with 54+ parent reviews on Movoto
  • Consistently ranked among top independent schools in Culver City
  • Experienced faculty; emphasis on empathy and mastery alongside academics

Considerations

  • Private independent school tuition applies; among higher-cost options in Culver City
  • Preschool cohort is small; may not accommodate mid-year enrollment
2
Culver City Montessori Preschool
11269 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
★ 4.5 (50 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedMontessoriZero CCLD Citations
7.7/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
7
Infant care
4
K-ready
7
Teachers
9
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
9
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197409216; licensed since 2002; zero citations on December 2023 inspection
  • 4.5 stars with 50 Yelp reviews — praised for Montessori + language immersion (Spanish, Mandarin)
  • Capacity 66; serves ages 2–5; credentialed Montessori teachers
  • Unique dual-language program sets children apart entering kindergarten

Considerations

  • No infant program; youngest enrollment age is 2
  • Mornings-heavy schedule may not fit full-day working-parent needs
  • Washington Blvd location has street traffic; limited outdoor space noted by some parents
3
Montessori Academy of Culver City
5881 Green Valley Cir, Culver City, CA 90230
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedMontessori
7.6/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
7
Infant care
5
K-ready
8
Teachers
9
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed Montessori school established 1986; year-round programs
  • 62 Yelp reviews; credentialed Montessori teachers M–F 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Serves 143 students in Pre-K through grade 1
  • 4.5/5 on GreatSchools with consistent parent praise for academic preparation

Considerations

  • Structured Montessori methodology may not suit all learning styles
  • Demand is high; enrollment fills early each year
4
Home Sweet Home Preschool
11179 Lucerne Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedNAEYC Curriculum
7.0/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197401686; licensed since 2001; most recent inspection May 2026 with no closure actions
  • 25 Yelp reviews — families praise warm environment; multi-child alumni families common
  • NAEYC-aligned curriculum including art, music, yoga, science, Spanish, and physical education
  • Capacity 66; serves ages 18 months–5 years; M–F 7:30 AM–5:30 PM

Considerations

  • Complaint investigation noted on January 2023 CCLD record
  • No infant program for children under 18 months
5
Gan West Preschool
12053 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedJewish Early Childhood
7.0/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
3
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197415337; licensed since 2008; May 2026 evaluation on file
  • 28 Yelp reviews; parents consistently praise director Sara and nurturing staff
  • Jewish early childhood education through BJE; affordable quality programming
  • Serves ages 20 months–5; M–F 8:15 AM–5:00 PM

Considerations

  • 2 Type B citations on record (Dec 2023 evaluation)
  • Jewish-focused curriculum may not align with all families' preferences
6
West Los Angeles College Child Development Center
9000 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedCollege-Operated
6.9/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed college-operated center on WLAC campus; serves infants through preschool
  • Lab school model with child development student teachers under credentialed supervision
  • Subsidized slots available for qualifying families; income-based fees
  • Nationally recognized lab school environment with academic rigor

Considerations

  • Student teacher model means regular staff rotation each semester
  • Enrollment priority given to WLAC students; community spots limited
7
Culver City Children's Center (CCUSD)
10800 Farragut Dr, Culver City, CA 90230
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD LicensedDistrict-Run
6.3/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
7
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed district-operated center; CCUSD Office of Child Development since 1971
  • Capacity 56; play-based curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten
  • Public school district accountability and staffing standards

Considerations

  • District enrollment eligibility requirements may restrict access for non-residents
  • Limited enrichment extras compared to private programs
8
Village Tree Preschool
4235 Duquesne Ave, Culver City, CA 90232
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
6.1/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • CCLD license #197417540; capacity 45; licensed since 2011 at 4235 Duquesne Ave
  • M–F 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; serves preschool-age children in the 90232 ZIP
  • Independent community preschool with small-class philosophy

Considerations

  • 4 Type B citations on September 2023 CCLD evaluation; complaint investigation on file (July 2022)
  • No infant care; enrollment ages not suited to families with children under 2
9
Happyland Preschool
Culver City, CA 90230
Licensed Child Care Center
CCLD Licensed
5.3/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
6
Infant care
3
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • CCLD-licensed day care center operating in Culver City 90230
  • Locally operated small preschool with community presence

Considerations

  • Limited public information available about curriculum or staff credentials
  • No website found; contact directly through CCLD facility search
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