Where Your Child's
Imagination & Spirit Soar
Outdoor Classrooms
Inquiry-Based Learning
Language Immersion in German & Spanish
& So Much More... Explore Below!
Where Your Child's
Imagination
& Spirit Soar
Outdoor Classrooms
Inquiry-Based Learning
Language Immersion in
German & Spanish
& So Much More... Explore Below!
Preschool & Daycare Serving Santa Monica, CA
Book Your In-Person Tour Now & See The Kigala Difference For Yourself! Tours Available In English & Spanish For Your Convenience
German & Spanish Immersion
Broadens Your Child's Future
Outdoor Classrooms Create
A World Of wonder
Outdoor Classrooms Include:
- Teachers trained by founder Miss Elke in the practice of classes outdoors, so your teachers know how to maximize your child’s learning experiences, alternating toys, and materials with intention.
- Gardens kids tend to put hands-on learning in action, teach life cycles first hand, and inspire an appreciation of nature.
- Natural play structures: a slide, noodle, tire swing, pushcarts, and bikes so your child challenges their growing muscles and minds.
- A focus on all-natural elements connects your child to nature’s serenity, and shaded areas are cool places to enjoy free play.
- A sandbox loaded with tools, along with water, lets children measure, sift, pour, and press, introducing them to cause and effect and basic math concepts.
- A mud box which invites hands-on, sensorial play, sparking brain connections, and an understanding of nature’s elements.
- A dedicated area with puzzles, blocks, and magnets exercises fine motor skills and spatial concepts while inviting creativity.
- A writing and art area loaded with books, and opportunities for dramatic play is a place to get lost in ideas, expression, and imagination.
We Keep Children Safe!
A Culturally-Rich School
Builds A Global Mindset
STEM Activities Spur
Innovative Problem-Solving
Small Class Sizes Support
Deeper Learning Connections
Learning To Appreciate Diversity
Makes Our Community Stronger
Learning To Love Our
Diversity
Makes Our
Community Stronger
On-Site Art Studio
For Daily Creativity
On-Site Art Studio For Daily Creativity
Weekly Movement & Music
Class Included in Tuition
Socio-emotional Skills
Ready Your Child For Life
Project-Based Learning Highlights The Process, Not The Product
Project-Based Learning
Highlights The Process,
Not The Product
Teachers work with inspiring themes your child loves to dig into, connecting real-life situations with discussion and curiosity. When some bees made a hive outside, we shared ideas on what to do, examined their habitat, asked how a beekeeper would handle it, and even created a play about it!
Your Child’s Safety And
Health Are Paramount
Highly Certified Teachers
Give Exceptional Care
Certified teachers love being a part of the Kigala team–some have been here since day 1. Our average director tenure surpasses 10 years, highlighting adults enjoy being here, and your child can feel that as soon as they walk in, making our space a true home away from home.
We Keep Parents Connected
Through A Communication App
We Keep Parents
Connected
Through
Our Communication App
How Your Family Helps
Create A Solid Community
- Picnics, holiday celebrations, and garden projects bring us together.
- Join our Parent Community Association where we meet twice a month to plan the next event your family will love.
- Parent night out while your child enjoys a movie night with us, to give you a much-needed break.
- Fundraising events like cookie baking, pumpkin carving, and a parent-only favorite–wine & cheese or Beergarden, help our school with improvements and supplies.
- Monthly parent coffee and our parent waiting room let us catch up and connect.
- Parent courses inform and support. We cover topics like language development and “Choose an Elementary School” to cover different school types in our area, and help you make the best choice for your child.
FAQs
NOT AT ALL! Most of our parents aren’t bilingual – but many pick up many words and phrases from their children! So if you’ve ever wanted to learn German or Spanish, you get a little fringe benefit of having your child attend Kigala!
Actually, it’s the opposite – studies show that learning 2 languages at a young age creates new neural pathways in the brain, which has all sorts of benefits, including a greater ability to focus and task switching – both critical life skills that are a huge advantage in school and future work!
The younger you start with a second (or third!) language, the easier it will be for your child, and the greater the benefits.