Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten is a nonsectarian early learning program located in Santa Monica, CA, serving 34 kindergarten students in a city–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 3 teachers supporting its developmental kindergarten program.
As a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the school follows established standards for early childhood education.
The program exclusively offers kindergarten–level instruction within a co–educational environment.
Located near other private schools in Santa Monica, Circle Of Children provides a focused option for families seeking a California kindergarten private school in an urban community.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten is Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is SmartStart Developmental Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
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Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
0.5 miles
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(310) 829-7391
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(310) 829-7391
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(310) 829-3551
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
1 miles
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Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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