Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
1651 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Santa Monica-Malibu Preschool, located at 1651 16th St. in Santa Monica, is a facility operated within the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). As part of a public school system, the program is generally designed to provide early childhood education that prepares children for the transition into kindergarten. The preschool focuses on creating a structured, age-appropriate environment that fosters social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational cognitive skills through play-based and guided learning experiences.

The school benefits from being part of a well-regarded district, typically prioritizing inclusive education and adhering to state-mandated early childhood development standards. Because it is a public district site, the program often emphasizes accessibility and school readiness, providing a nurturing atmosphere where young children can develop independence and peer interaction skills. Families interested in this location should contact the SMMUSD Early Childhood Education department directly for details regarding enrollment eligibility, current curriculum highlights, and program availability.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Phone: (310)450-8338
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M