# Growing Place

> Infant & toddler care · Santa Monica. Growing Place is a Santa Monica early childhood organization that its website says has served local families for 40 years. It runs infant, toddler and preschool programs at several Santa Monica sites, including the Early Childhood Lab School. Its programs are Reggio-inspired and child-centered, and the organization is NAEYC accredited.
- Ages: Up to age 5
- Price: ask the provider
- Address: 1802 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Website: https://www.growingplace.org
- Phone: (310) 434-3811
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/santa-monica/growing-place

## Early Childhood Lab (infant, toddler and preschool)

Up to age 5

Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab is a licensed infant, toddler and preschool center at 1802 4th Street in Santa Monica, ZIP 90401, with room for up to 42 children. Its infant and toddler license is number 197494871, first issued on August 30, 2021. The provider's website describes a Reggio-inspired, child-centered program that uses art, movement, storytelling and play, with nature-based learning and project work shared among children, teachers and families. Growing Place is NAEYC accredited and says it has served Santa Monica families for 40 years. The site lists hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the phone number is (310) 434-3811.

## Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab

Ages 2–5

The Growing Place Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab is a state-licensed day care center at 1802 4th Street in Santa Monica, zip 90401. Growing Place is the licensee, and California Community Care Licensing has licensed the site since August 30, 2021, for up to 68 children. The phone number is (310) 434-3811. Its license is for a day care center rather than a home, so it serves a group of children in one building.

Details from https://www.growingplace.org, checked October 9, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.