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▌ General · Ages 4–6

STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep)

Culver City · $270/week · ★ 2.3 (3 reviews)

A TK/K prep summer camp for academic readiness and creative exploration.

▌ Editor's read The STAR Education website loads successfully and details their summer camp programs, including the Little Dippers TK/K Prep. STAR Education is a nonprofit organization founded by Dr. Alfred Osborne and has been operating for 38 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the community. The Little Dippers program is a day camp designed for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten readiness. While the website mentions a 'highly trained staff,' it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The organization has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @stareducation and a Facebook page 'STAReducation'. Google reviews for STAR Education indicate an average rating of 4.3 stars based on 106 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number was found on the website.
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Since 198838+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 4–6

STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. general programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1988 (38 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 4–6
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (full day) or 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (half day)
  • Address: 10150 W Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
  • Phone: (310) 842-8540
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $270-$495/week depending on location. Plus $75 one-time registration fee.

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on early education
  • Creative and academic activities
  • Multiple locations available

↘ Watch for

  • Weekly cost varies by location
  • Additional registration fee

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep)

What ages does STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) accept?
STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) is open to children ages 4–6. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) cost?
STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) publishes $270/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep)'s hours?
STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) runs 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (full day) or 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (half day). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep)?
STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 38 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) provide lunch?
STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) offer extended care?
Yes — STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) offers extended care (8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM). Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) compare to other general camps in Culver City?
STAR Education - Little Dippers (TK/K Prep) is one of 94 general camps in Culver City that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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