PIPER SANTA MONICA
Building brighter futures.
Encouraging playful minds.
Conveniently located on the edge of Downtown Santa Monica, we blend the best of Reggio and Montessori with a warm, home-like environment, specifically designed to spark curiosity and inspire creativity. Featuring easy drop-off parking, a playfully interactive campus, loads of parent involvement, and a community rich with family traditions, we are your trusted partner to help your little ones on their first journey away from home. Come take a tour. See if we’re your people.
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Piper Santa Monica
Where It All Began
Piper Santa Monica opened its doors in 2014 at 807 Arizona Avenue, right in the heart of downtown Santa Monica. Housed in a beautifully preserved architectural landmark, our campus blends historic charm with modern warmth… an ideal setting for children to learn, play, and grow.
Our school features 11 thoughtfully designed classrooms, serving children from newborn through Pre-K/TK. Starting at 18 months, we offer full-day programs in a cozy, home-like environment filled with rich colors, inviting décor, and music that flows through the hallways.
Outside, our expansive playground is a world of wonder: an active creek, climbing wall, wood shop, art studio, garden, performance stage, sandboxes, play structure, reading nook, and a sports yard designed for movement and imagination.
For our busy families, the third-floor Parent Workspace offers a quiet, adults-only area… perfect for dropping off your little one and heading upstairs to work without missing a beat. Need a place to chill? We’ve got you.
Come visit us. We’d love to show you what we’ve built and why Piper SM is such a special place to be.
TUITION & PROGRAMMING
2025-2026
Please contact erin@piperpreschool.com or call 310.451.4600 with any specific questions.
PIPER BABY
0 - 24 Months
Parent & Me and Enrichment
Classes Offered Daily Click Here
PIPER PRESCHOOL
18 Months - 2 Years
9:00am-12:00pm or 9:00am-2:00pm
TTH | $1100 or $1400/month
MWF | $1550 or $2000/month
M-F | $2000 or $2600/month
PIPER PRE-K/TK
2 Years - Pre-K/TK
M-F 9:00am-2:00pm | $2475/month
PIPER CARE
Early & Extended Care
M-F 8:00am-9:00am | $275/month
M-F 2:00pm-5:00pm | $475/month (like 8 bucks/hr)
PROGRAMS OFFERED
PARENTING CLASSES
BABY & TODDLER ENRICHMENT
EARLY PRESCHOOL (18 MONTH DROP-OFF)
CORE PRESCHOOL (2 YEARS+)
PRE-K/TK (4 YEARS+)
PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT (STEM, ART, MUSIC, ETC)
KINDERGARTEN READINESS
FUN WITH POWER TOOLS
COLLEGE PREP NIGHT SCHOOL
THE PIPER PHILOSOPHY
CHILDREN ARE CAPABLE COMPETENT CREATIVE LEARNERS
It’s amazing what happens when you believe in a child. Implementing their ideas, listening to their thoughts, and problem-solving with (not for) them not only shows them the respect they deserve, but also unlocks a lasting confidence.
WE VALUE INQUIRY OVER INSTRUCTION
Instead of telling children how to do something, guide them as they figure it out. They have the answer. And if they don’t, they build resiliency and the courage to keep trying.
WE VALUE PROCESS OVER PRODUCT
Saying “good job” or giving a “gold star” stops learning in its tracks. Instead, we motivate the love of learning by focusing on a child’s effort. The process is rewarded, not the product.
WE VALUE DELAYED GRATIFICATION
Our children live in a world where things happen instantly. By incorporating project planning through age-level language, we practice patience, avoid distraction, and develop long-term thinking skills.
Welcome to Piper. This just might be the first step to your new set of friends and family. Take a look around… see if we’re your people.
location & Contact info
807 Arizona Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.451.4600
sm.info@piperpreschool.com