History
Hill & Dale was established in the Pacific Palisades in 1950 as a private for profit preschool-kindergarten. In 1979, a group of parents envisioned a learning center for children and parents and transitioned Hill & Dale to a non-profit Family Learning Center. The Preschool was relocated in 1984 to the now Colorado Center. The Infant and Toddler Program was relocated in 1987 to the old Clover Park fire house.
Specialties
Hill & Dale is a non-profit early childhood education program devoted to nurturing the development of children and their families. We believe that human beings develop best in nurturing relationships. We are a play-based Center with educational environments that promote learning through active child inquiry and educator-child collaboration. Curriculum is developed from the children's interests. We strive to support parents as they gain skills, knowledge and experience during the evolution of their family. We are one of the very few Centers in Santa Monica with an on-site nutritionist that prepares snacks and meals fresh each day for the children and with the children. All food is included in the tuition rates. Hill & Dale is a year around, full time program open from 7:00am to 6:00pm. This location, 1540 26th St. at the Colorado Center, serves ages 2.5 to 5 years. Additionally, children need to be in underwear throughout the day. If you need care for a younger child or still in diapers, please see our other location at Clover Park.