Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Santa Monica. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Santa Monica. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Santa Monica. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Cassidy Preschool is a CCLD-licensed preschool on Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica, serving children ages 2–5. With 4.9 stars across 35 Yelp reviews, the center is highly regarded locally for educator quality and maintains strong teacher credentials within its developmental curriculum. Parents consistently describe it as "very much respected in this town" following school interviews, reflecting its standing in the Santa Monica community. The center does not serve infants, and families should be aware that it operates with a waitlist due to high demand.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Santa Monica. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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