This place is amazing! Rocio, Jasmine and Maria are the best! They watched our daughter, Ellie, from 3 months all the way to preschool. Our daughter still talks about them and how much she misses this place. This is truly a family atmosphere and they really helped prepare her for the next level. By age 2, she could count to 10 in English and Spanish! We will be sending our next daughter here when she is ready! read more

We loved our time with Early Childhood Learning! Rocio and her team were wonderful--loving, caring, supportive, and safe (especially important during the ongoing pandemic). Our daughter loved the daily activities, enjoyed the snacks and meals, always brought home adorable art projects, and we could tell everyone truly cared about her. Rocio sent me texts and photos each day and it was so reassuring to see my child having fun and playing with friends. Thank you to ECL for being so wonderful! Highly recommend! read more

Early Childhood Learning is outstanding! My son was there from 3 months to 3 years old. Rocio, her family and Anna truly care about and respect the kids, and they treat everyone like their own family. The environment is fun, warm, safe, supportive and inclusive. They celebrate diversity. They teach polite manners. The kids experience a variety of activities and lessons such as reading, writing, counting, dancing, creative playtime, bubbles, music, sensory development, arts and crafts, animals, gardening, seasonal activities and more. They provide healthy and nutritious food. The facility is immaculate. Rocio communicates frequently and meaningfully with the parents, and shares great tips on everything from baby's first shoes to leak-free sippy cups to overcoming separation anxiety. As they say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating--Rocio and her team taught my son to be empathetic, he enjoys helping around the house and caring for younger children, his vocabulary has always been off the charts, he is starting to read on his own, he can count to at least 20 and he says please and thank you (really!). He was fully prepared for preschool and had a seamless transition. When other parents comment that they are impressed, I just point them in the direction of Early Childhood Learning because they deserve the credit. Rocio is selective and she has developed a great community of families. In fact, we like the other families there so much, we still meet up weekly with them. All the other parents I talk to agree that Early Childhood Learning is THE BEST daycare! If Rocio tells you she has a spot for your child, consider yourself lucky, and rest assured that your family is in excellent hands! read more

Our son visited Early Childhood Learning for two years from age 1 to 3 and Roció, Ana and the other teachers have been nothing short of amazing. We have moved since and I miss them dearly. The facilities are well-run, clean, safe, fun and most importantly the teachers are warm, wonderful people who truly cared for our kiddo (and the other children). Roció went to great lengths to make us feel comfortable. We got pictures almost every day and our son made his first friends at Early Childhood Learning. read more

We first took our older daughter who is now five years old to Early Childhood Learning when she was 2 years old. She loved going to school and playing with her friends. Shes loved bringing home activities and art projects she did at school. She learned so much at Early Childhood Learning and she especially learned to speak Spanish. When we had our second daughter we took her to early Childhood Learning when she was 4 months old. She was there for almost 4 years. She too loved going to school and bringing home art projects she did at school. She has learned so much at ECL and I thank Rocio and her team for doing a great job of teaching both my daughters and for taking such good care of them. I highly recommend Early Childhood Learning to parents who are looking for a safe and loving, environment for their children. This place is absolutely a gem! read more

This is the best daycare in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and possibly America. I sent my first kid here after he had a nanny for the first 18 months of his life, and I remember being somewhat nervous being new to the daycare game, but was then quickly blown away by how well Roció and her team care for these kids. Not only do they thoughtfully cover every aspect of childcare (like feeding the kids breakfast, lunch, and snacks, putting sunblock on them, etc.), but they also just provide such a loving and fun learning environment for the kids that I was totally comfortable sending my second kid starting when he was 3 months old. They do such cool activities with them and teach so many well-planned lessons that it's the best of both preschool and daycare. Also Roció is amazing at communicating with us about everything that's going on with the kids and sending us great pictures where she actually gets them to smile somehow - it's just so nice to feel so much trust and confidence in the people caring for your kids every day. We love them and couldn't recommend them more highly. read more

I cannot more highly recommend Early Childhood Learning. Over the past 3.5 years, Rocio has cared for both of my sons. One started at 18 months and the other at 6 months. Under her care my kids have grown into confident and curious little boys. The teachers and atmosphere at Early Childhood Learning are filled with warmth and genuine care for the kids. I always felt like my kids were receiving the best possible care and attention, with plenty of hugs and cuddles. In addition to the warmth of the school, the program itself is fantastic. Music, yoga, arts, books, fine motor skills, etc. I also so appreciated that Rocio fed my kids healthy meals and snacks. I never had to worry about their nutrition during the day. We are sad to have "graduated" from Early Childhood Learning. It was a very special experience for our family. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of ECL! Rocio and Jazmine are rockstars. They are wonderfully compassionate caregivers. Our daughter attended ECL since 18 months of age and she loved every day. I could tell by the way she would run up to the gate each morning. As full-time working parents, all we hoped for is a daycare that would treat our daughter well. (You know how you read all the horror stories about places that abuse children...!) ECL went above and beyond just caring for her. Not only did they take care of her daily needs (eating, napping, hygiene), they engaged. They played. They nurtured. Our daughter's speech flourished under their care. This was hugely evident on her first day of preschool when she walked into the classroom. She was one of the few who did not cry. She likes her new preschool class but I suspect that she misses Rocio's home and her old friends there. Rocio and Jasmine and their family work very hard to create a safe, nurturing, educational environment. This is apparent in all that they do and in how much the children love and trust them. read more

I was so happy with Early Childhood Learning. All teachers are so warm and nice. It is like having another family. My daughter loves school. she made a lot of art at school and our wall is full of her art work. My daughter learn how to play with other kids, caring others and good manners. I highly recommend this school!!! read more

This child care is up on any health and safety concerns...my daughter Blue Moon will come here next year...5 stars for their pristine in all done at E.C.L. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Early Childhood Learning! From the time that I toured the daycare with my son, I knew it would be a great place for our family. From the beginning, my husband and I felt so comfortable dropping off our 1 year old knowing that he would be loved and nurtured while getting to play, make art, and learn new things. Rocio and Jasmine made sure that our son was happy, engaged, well-fed, and well-rested! It's hard to leave your baby/toddler for the whole day, but I knew he was in such good hands! If our son was ever having a hard day saying goodbye to mom or dad in the morning, Jasmine would always give him a big hug and he would then easily transition. We would HIGHLY recommend ECL- it's a warm, caring, and fun place for little ones to learn and develop! read more

Rocio and her team are everything you could ever want when looking for a professional, fun, safe and loving learning environment for your children. My 2.5 year old son was temporarily there for only two weeks, but I would not hesitate to leave him there long-term if needed in the future. My son adjusted very quickly thanks to Rocio and her awesome staff. He really enjoyed his time there and still talks about it. Words just cannot express how special this place is. My husband and I are so grateful to have found this little gem of a daycare! read more

Early Childhood Learning center is an incredible place for your little one to thrive. Rocio is amazing with children and it's easy to tell that this is her passion. She's compassionate, patient, friendly and loving. Indoor and outdoor play area is always super clean. All the play equipment is in good condition and age appropriate. My daughter has done so many neat art projects and is always excited when we arrive. I highly recommend. read more

I recommend Early Childhood Learning to anyone who asks me. Rocio and her team are GREAT and you can tell they love what they do. My son is always so happy when we walk up to the door. The family friendly environment made it real easy for me to be able to leave my son after having him at home w/ me for the 1st year. Jasmine is always so great and patient when my son isn't in the greatest mood. I'm so thankful for Rocio, who has worked with me and my crazy work schedules and if when I was in financial difficulties. I just appreciate them all so much for everything that they have done and showing so much love to my son. read more

We enrolled our 2 1/2 year old because we wanted her to have a more educational experience than a typical daycare. Rocio and the team at early childhood learning make learning a priority and while it is a daycare, it is run more in the style of a preschool, giving a great early start to young children. Our daughter always came home excited about the wonderful things she had done each day. The team at the daycare is wonderful and you can tell they really care about the children that stay with them. We were very pleased with Early Childhood Learning and would recommend them to anyone with young children!! read more

Our twins have been with Rocio at Early Childhood Learning for over 2 years, since they were infants. She and her team have provided a loving, nurturing environment for my kids to grow and thrive. Rocio is energetic and creative - always coming up with great ideas for the kids to learn through play. I am constantly amazed at the new skills my kids have - including counting in English and Spanish, using silverware, identifying letters colors, animals, etc. I attribute all of that to Rocio and her supportive team. I always felt comfortable dropping my kids off each morning because they happily ran to the door to collect their morning hugs. I love receiving occasional text messages with photos of my kids engaged in their activities. I cannot recommend Rocio and Early Childhood Learning enough. read more

When we moved to Los Angeles in Feb. 2012 I was in a rush to find a daycare because I was starting a new job in a couple days. I looked at 7 daycares in 1 day and picked Early Childhood Leaning. I liked Rocio and the home environment. My son was almost 2 when we started and after over a year we ended up moving again and are soooo sad to leave. My son has made great friends and I always knew he was being well taken care of. He learned so much while he was there and I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone. Rocio worked with us as my son had some seperation anxierty when we first started. We hope to keep in touch with them. read more

My son is moving his family here from the East Coast so he asked me to help find a local daycare center for their 2 year old. I checked out Rocio's Early Childhood Learning Center and I like the loving atmosphere there so much that I've already put my grandson on Rocio's waitlist! Rocio and her smiling staff are not only nurturing, they are also professional! There is nothing but 1000% positive energy here! My grandson will come here to play AND learn. I feel terrific about telling my son he can entrust Rocio with his son's care. read more

Our baby boy was only 4 months old when we both had to go back to work. It was nice to know that we could entrust him in the hands of such loving and nurturing people. It's located in a home atmosphere and they include a variety of activities, including interactive music every Monday. As a parent it has been nice to be included in the holiday parties, and they did some very nice things for the children. After his first day there, our 4 month old boy wanted to be able to turn over and crawl so he could join the older kids. We definitely feel that this daycare enhanced his learning and growth. read more

Rocio and team provided top-quality care for my son as an infant and toddler while I was at work close by. Being a new mom and working can be a pretty unnerving experience, but Rocio was great at easing the transition and providing a safe space for our little guy. Thank goodness we found them. read more

I would highly recommend Early Childhood Learning. My 4-year-old daughter recently graduated from the program and had a wonderful experience here. I looked at a few other places (and even tried another one for a week) before taking my daughter here --- this turned out to be the best place, no question! I felt really comfortable leaving my daughter here every day when I had to go back to work. And my daughter, who was a little nervous in the beginning, quickly became excited to go every day. I would describe the learning environment as warm, supportive, stimulating, and creative/fun. I also found the owner, Rocio, to be a very caring and loving toward children. She obviously loves her job and has a natural way with children. read more

Early Childhood Learning was a wonderful daycare for our family! My daughter was cared for by Rocio and her teachers from 15 months to almost 3 years of age, and she truly loved her time there. Her social and language skills blossomed in the nurturing atmosphere, and she was always learning through the organized activities. We are very grateful for the genuine warmth, care, patience, and understanding Rocio always provided to our daughter, and would highly recommend Early Childhood Learning to any parent. read more

My son went here a few years back and honestly it was always just a pleasure dropping him off and picking him up. Rocio keeps the kids so entertained with crafts and music class and learning new things,my son definitely learned a lot while was there. I hope to enroll my daughter there once i move back to California. Rocio is a person I trust with my kids. read more

Early Childhood Learning is such a sweet, wonderful place. Our son started going there when he was only 4 months old. At first I was nervous about leaving him at such a young age, but I could quickly see that all of the women there have such a heart for the children, and that he was getting plenty of love and attention. The director, Rocio, is such a kind and generous person. She really puts her heart into everything she does for the children. She provides a homemade breakfast and lunch for them everyday. She is always thinking up new and fun things for them to do. She has fun parties for them on holidays, and often has special activities for the children like gardening, water-play, studying lady bugs, or creating special gifts for mom and dad. This week the children made tie-dyed t-shirts. Rocio provided the shirts and allowed each child to tie-dye their own. When I went to pick up my son, all the children were wearing the shirts they had made. They were so adorable! When our son was just over a year old, we made the mistake of moving him to a pre-school that was closer to our home. He was not happy at all. After just two days, we decided to bring him back to Early Childhood Learning. It was then that I realized what a gem this sweet daycare is! The children have many opportunities for learning, musical activities, and plenty of time to play outdoors. My son is getting exactly what he needs in a safe, loving, nurturing environment. He enjoys his time at Early Childhood Learning and is very happy there, which is so important to us. I would highly recommend Early Childhood Learning to all parents of infants and preschool age children! read more

I have very very fond memories of this daycare, and want others parents to be able to find this wonderful place for babies to 3 years old. My son went here from 16 months to 2 years and 9 months (we only left to go to preschool). The teachers are caring, and make every day exciting. They have circle time where they learn English and Spanish. They have music class where they learn songs, and each day has a special project. My son has gotten to watch butterflies grow from caterpillars then release them, learn about live lady bugs, paint pictures, make necklaces, make bracelets, make play dough, make pizza, sing and dance, and many other things. They send home each of the art projects, and our wall is full is his art. They have a Valentines exchange, a holiday party, share day, water day in the summer, and sometimes pajama day. They provide lunch and healthy snacks as well. Our son spoke one word when he started school, and now speaks all the time in full sentences. He has thrived here, and had a lot of fun. I highly recommend it. read more

My niece went to Early Childhood Learning when she was 2 years old. She loved going to school everyday. The teachers are so warm and loving. There activities are creative and unique. You can tell their curriculum is well planned for the children. It's definitely a fun, creative, and learning environment. It's also very clean and organized. Rocio and her team definitely prepared my niece for school and she was definitely ready to transition to preschool. I recommend Early Childhood Learning to anyone who's looking for more then just a daycare and more of a learning environment. This is a place where your child will definitely grow and learn. read more

Early Childhood Learning is a blessing! My daughter went there the time she was a baby until she was 3 years old and I do not know what we would have done without Rocio, Jasmine, Maria and Ashley. As a working mom, I had a lot of concerns about where to send my child for day care and all of my concerns were washed away the minute my daughter started going here. Rocio and her team really made sure my daughter was loved and cared for, all while providing curriculum that really helped her easily accomplish/excel at milestones and set her on the right path for the next stage in her life. This place is the best! read more

I recommend Early Childhood Learning Center to anyone who is needing infant/toddler childcare. We are beyond impressed by the attention to our little one and all the love the team shows. They are like family to us. My son has been going there since he was an infant and Rocio and Jasmine and Maria made the transition easy for him, but most importantly, easy for me. I got frequent texts and photos of him throughout the day. And as he's grown, they pay such good attention to his quirky personality and needs. It is such a great balance of play and and love mixed in with some great educational activities, plus added resources such as music and art and gardening. We would still be going there if we didn't have to move. We feel so fortunate to have found the daycare when we did, and would recommend to anyone. read more

We enrolled our son in Early Childhood Learning about 3 yrs ago. We can't say enough good things about this place! It is a great family atmosphere and they nurtured our son as if he were their own. The growth we saw in our son was amazing during his time there and the environment is so fun and comforting. We always found security knowing that when we dropped off our son he would be safe and well taken care of. They did an excellent job of prepping our son for the next step (school) and his creativity has flourished during his time here. We still view the staff as family and we still plan on visiting them although our son has grown and moved on to another school. We will always think fondly of the family at Early Childhood Learning and any parent that chooses this place will know exactly what we're talking about! Thank you so much Rocio and the entire staff there!!! read more

My son just "graduated" from Early Childhood Learning in Santa Monica. It was bitter sweet. If there were 6 stars to give, I'd give 6. We had originally looked at plenty of other schools that are all great. But the family feeling, along with top notch, certified school teachers, made all the difference in the world. Rocio noticed that our son needed extra attention regarding his motor skills. The next day, he came home with a beaded bracelet that he had made himself. His pride and self esteem were through the roof. He still makes me wear it. When we mentioned that we had started potty training, the next thing you know, he came home with Lighting McQueen stickers for going on the potty. I once walked in to the sweet smell of lavender, only to find out they had made home-made (edible!) lavender play dough. My son has made (I believe) lifelong friends whom we still see. We can name (and fist bump) every single kid at the school. My son, who is an only child, has learned so much about being gentle with babies, and speaking eloquently with kids his own age. I loved being able to sit in on music class and dance and sing with my son and the kids. My text messages are full of impromptu pics Rocio, Grandma, and Jasmine sent throughout the days. The program is thorough with science classes, outdoor play, reading, art, music, and more. I'd like to say they taught my son how to eat broccoli, but I'm pretty sure that's still a work in progress. read more

Thank god for Rocio, Jasmine and Maria. They felt like an extended family - providing care for my son for 2 years. I selected this location and knew it was the right one after my site visit. It was not easy to get in, and I was urgently looking to start my son. Rocio was so compassionate and helpful through the application process. Their facility provides home cooked meals, a safe learning environment, great activities and lesson plans and lots of love. This in-home facility was been transformed into a little school house. I loved the structure, personalization, and constant care. I always felt that my son was safe and well cared for. He loved going to "school" every day and came home with awesome art work and projects that had been worked on throughout the week. If my job did not re-locate me - we would have stayed there until my Son was about 4 years old. Rocio and Jasmine even helped us with the transition of potty training, and if I was ever in a pinch with a work schedule they offered to help with my son. To this day I get messages from Rocio asking how my son is doing. This team is amazing. I am so so thankful for them. We miss them everyday!!! read more

Early Childhood Learning is the most wonderful daycare and we cannot recommend it highly enough. Rocio, Jasmine, and Maria create such an inviting, safe, and loving environment. Our son had a tough time transitioning to daycare in the beginning (he was 14 months and this was his first experience in daycare) and they were extremely patient with him and would send us text updates/photos throughout the day so we would know how he was doing since we were anxious as well. In a few short weeks our son became more and more comfortable and soon he didn't want to leave when we came to pick him up! We really appreciated their focus on play as well as fantastic art projects and experiential learning opportunities like gardening and observing the metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies. Rocio and Maria also cook delicious and nutritious food -- they got our son to love broccoli somehow! They only reason we left Early Childhood Learning is because we moved too far away and we were heartbroken to leave. If you are lucky enough to get a spot at Early Childhood Learning, do not hesitate to take it. read more