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LICENSED1010 AMOROSO, VENICE, CA 90291
DAY CARE CENTER in Los Angeles County, California
- Licensed for
- 26 children
The public record
- License number
- 191602850
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
- Address
- 1010 AMOROSO, VENICE, CA 90291
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- +13103993120
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 22, 1989
Licensing visits on record
California records 1 routine inspection visit and no visits prompted by a complaint to FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL.
- Most recent inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star8
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
First Years is so magical, I feel so lucky to have my boys go there. They care so much about each kid and find so many ways to nurture and stimulate their development, and what’s even more special are the friends and community I’ve built as a parent. The way everyone steps in and cares for each other through life’s ups and downs has made it a life-changing place both for me and my family.
Shamin WalshJan 30, 2025Both of our sons went to First Years Preschool. Sending our sons to this preschool was the best decision we ever made! This school is an oasis in Venice. The second we entered the school, we could feel the positive atmosphere - calm, happy, and loving. I’m sure you will notice it, too. We visited a lot of different preschools in Venice and in Santa Monica. First Years Preschool was, by far, the best. First Years values children’s social emotional development. The directors and the teachers were not only very knowledgeable about child development but were also able to apply that knowledge on demand in a practical setting. They work with us parents very closely as well. The teachers there are truly the best part of the school. They are all loving and intelligent. They all care about their students. Their daily observations of our sons were always on point. Our older son has severe food allergies. Sadly, a lot of preschools/daycares don’t take food allergies seriously even though they are life threatening conditions. As soon as we enrolled our child, the entire school took our son’s food allergies seriously and took immediate action, discussing emergency protocols as well as reviewing our son’s food allergens. The school always provided our son an inclusive eating environment. Our son was eating the same celebratory foods (e.g., birthday cakes) and engaging in the same cooking activities. Our sons were extremely shy, especially our older son, so they had a hard time initially socializing with their peers. However, thanks to First Years, they gradually opened up. By the time he graduated, our older son (the shier one) was ready to move on to elementary school and make new friends. In fact, he started his own drawing club and gained a lot of new friends. First Years really cultivated our son’s self-confidence and fostered our son’s emotional intelligence. We really appreciate the gentle daily interactions with his teachers. As a side note, the school has a strong community, which shares parenting advice, elementary school information, and activities. Our boys are now in 2nd grade and kindergarten, but they still go to their old First Year’s buddies’ birthday parties. By participating in school events and being in the First Years’ community, your child will be able to find themselves. That is very important. The community really does “make” the school. If you are looking for the best preschool, this is it. No need to look anymore. You won’t regret sending your child to First Years Preschool. As you can tell from this long review lol, we can’t recommend this preschool enough!
JM SwartwoodApr 17, 2024We are huge fans of First Years! Our daughter went there as a Bear (younger class) and then a Penguin (older class), and she was so happy she ran to school every morning :) The director, assistant director and teachers are all amazing - they care about the kids so much, and adapt to every little one's unique character and identity. First Years is a loving, nurturing environment, and a beautiful way to start the "school of life". The teachers and staff foster understanding, kindness, empathy, and creativity, both in practical ways (so many fun arts and crafts!) and in problem solving, so that kids learn to deal with issues and each other in graceful ways. Just an example of some of the amazing things the kids do: for the Holidays, they came back with a book that they fully made themselves all together as a group - they came up with the characters, drew the illustrations, invented the story, and packaged it as a gift for their families. So good! Last, the community is also incredible, so many kind, fun, interesting parents - I've made friends for life :)
Maria GalleriuFeb 5, 2024I had the pleasure of sending both my daughter and son to First Years preschool, and I couldn't be happier with our experience. My daughter attended in 2020, and my son is currently in his second year there. First Years is truly an amazing school that prioritizes the well-being of every child. Their Reggio-inspired approach to education fosters creativity and imagination, and they handle separation with great care. The dedicated and experienced teachers have been a constant source of comfort, and the entire staff is sweet, caring, and highly competent. I wholeheartedly recommend First Years to any parent looking for an exceptional preschool.
Carolina Castillo LarreaSep 11, 2023Sending both of our kids to First Years Preschool was the best decision my wife & I have made for their early education. They both did the full program from Toddler to Helper Penguin in 2017-2023. The school has a soul and a heart of its own, and the moment you step inside you feel a caring, loving energy from the directors, the staff and the teachers. They let kids be kids and allow them to play freely, filled with creativity, social-emotional development and most importantly, love and care. Our kids finished their time there so ready for Kindergarten - and we dearly miss and cherish all of our wonderful moments at First Years. The families at the school are also great and we all made lifelong friends there. It's truly a unique place and we can't recommend it enough. ❤️
Fede GoldenbergSep 5, 2023First Years in Venice is a uniquely beautiful, wonderful, loving, educational preschool. The Directors and staff are fabulous! It’s a gem to the early education field. All families are welcomed.
Sharon FederAug 25, 2023
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL
Is FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL holds California licence 191602850, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on May 22, 1989. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL hold?
- California licenses FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL care for?
- FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 26 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL?
- California records 1 inspection visit to FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL, the most recent on December 12, 2023. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for FIRST YEARS PRESCHOOL?
- The licence is held by GRUNDSTEIN, MARGARET. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Los Angeles County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 191602850.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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