Welcome to Shalem Early Childhood Learning Center for the mind, body, and soul in Manhattan Beach. Shalem is the Hebrew word for wholeness and defines our approach to learning.
At Shalem our children experience a unique and nurturing environment - one where our highly qualified and creative staff guide and facilitate a play-based emergent curriculum
Chris N. —
My wife and I can't say enough great things about Shalem. Our son has thrived ever since joining here as a 2.5yo in
Magic Rainbow Preschool and Kindergarten was founded in 1982 with an emphasis on family and fun! We welcome children ages 2 to 6 to learn and grow while making friends through sharing, caring, and respect. A child's success depends on the family and school working and playing together. You, as a parent, are a vital part of our program and of your child
Megan Baumgarten —
My son loooooves going to school here! I am so happy we found this school when we moved here.
Announcement: Awarded "Best Preschool in Manhattan Beach" in 2018! A special thanks to our wonderful laoshis ("teachers") and Mandarin Tree families for all of their love and support! We are here to enrich our children's young educational experience and to prepare them for our globalizing world. We have developed an advanced academic program (please
My first son graduated from La Marina 3 1/2 years ago. My 2nd son is attending La Marina. I work very close to the school and pop in and out regularly to have lunch and say hi to my child. The staff has always been GREAT. They are patient and loving with the kids and have rules that the children gladly follow.
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