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Pacific Explorer Montessori

5.0

My daughter Aleena Dias started school at the age of 3 at Pacific Explorer Montessori, when she was leaving she knew how to read, write, add and subtract. I'm so happy I chose Pacific Explorer Montessori for my daughter. Ms. Maduka and all the teachers are well experienced, kind and caring....

- Razana D

Crenshaw Children's Center

5.0

I absolutely love this center Moving here from another state and checking out other daycares I decided on this one. Best decision I ever made. It is a home away from home for my son. I also had another child go here and he still loves to visit everyday and loves the teachers. From the teachers, to...

- Kourtni

Coastal Kids Preschool

5.0

Great school with wonderful teachers. Highly recommended.

- Anna E

Child care centers in Torrance, CA

Pacific Explorer Montessori

Pacific Explorer Montessori

22504 Eriel Ave, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $230/wk

5.0

(2)

5.0
"My Son Michael O. Graduated this year. We started when he just turned 2 years and 3 Month. The school is excellent. My son reads and write by his self, and does Math from his brains. I am glad we choose Pacific Explorer Montessori, formally it was Young Explorer...

Maduka W


Crenshaw Children's Center

Crenshaw Children's Center

18909 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA

Starting at $170/wk

5.0

(2)

As of 2015, we are under new management and are dedicated to offering the best Torrance and South Bay preschool by providing a loving and nurturing, social and learning environment at affordable rates. All of our teachers meet or exceed the State of California requirements for Preschool staff,...
5.0
"I absolutely love this daycare center!! My son dances when we get to the door. They are very attentive and helpful and the tuition is very affordable. Also, it is right off the 405 so it doesn't take time off my commute."

Summer C


Coastal Kids Preschool

4172 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA

Starting at $295/mo

5.0

(1)

Coastal Kids Preschool opened in 1998. We are open Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Coastal Kids Preschool strives to meet the developing needs of children ages 2 to 5. We offer several programs.
5.0
"Great school with wonderful teachers. Highly recommended."

Anna E


Playhouse School

18213 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $192/wk

Offering a balanced pre-school setting for the development of the whole child: intellectual, physical and social. Caring certified teachers create an atmosphere of learning inspiration in a family-like environment. Elementary classes include kindergarten and first grade. A well-known and...

St. Abraam Child Care Center

3645 W Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA

Starting at $560/day

St. Abraam Child Care Center is a Christian-inspired school that offers daycare and education for children. Its curriculum includes circle time, story time, music time, and snack and lunch time. The Center teaches children based on a Christian Developmental program. The facility is open Monday...

Hands On Fun Preschool & Infant Center

Hands On Fun Preschool & Infant Center

1511 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA

Starting at $170/wk

Our staff strives to meet the individual needs of each child in the areas of social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative development and to foster competence in our children because we believe to obtain competence one will experience joy and success. We believe children learn best through...

Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center

17910 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $207/wk

Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center provides early education in a Christian environment. It is situated in Torrance, California. It accepts students ages two to five. The Preschool uses a state-approved curriculum that aims to enhance the child's social, emotional, physical, spiritual,...

Gymboree Play & Music / Gymboree Play & Music of Torrance

22724 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $230/wk

Gymboree Play & Music-Torrance is a child development center in California that focuses on developing children’s school readiness skills. The company provides various academic and enrichment programs designed to help prepare children for higher education. Gymboree Play & Music’s classes and programs...

Hands-On Day Care

1032 Park Circle Drive, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $174/wk

Hands On Day Care is a licensed day care facilitated within a home completely set up for children from newborn-12 years of age. The provider has extensive experience with children surpassing 30 years of teaching. 10 of those 30 years have been in directing a preschool center while teaching in it....

Jilani Family Child Care

23404 Anza Ave., Torrance, CA

Costimate: $226/wk

Jilani Family Child Care is a small fun loving home day care, located in South Torrance. We are a licensed child care center for 14 years, and experienced preschool teacher. We offer full and part time services, a warm family and educational environment. We dedicate ourselves to infant care and...

Seaside Parent Participation Nursery School

4565 Sharynne Ln, Torrance, CA

Starting at $170/mo

Seaside Parent Participation Nursery School is an early childhood learning center located at 4565 Sharynne Lane, Torrance, CA that offers various academic programs for children from 2 years up to pre-K. Their center emphasizes maintaining a structured learning environment while addressing the social...

Tutor Time

2850 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA

Starting at $215/wk

Tutor Time based in Torrance, CA operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM and specializes in children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Prep, Before and After School Care, and Summer Camp programs.

La Primera North Pre School

22902 Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA

Starting at $285/mo

La Primera North Pre School is an early childhood education center that provides its services to children ages two years old and up. Located in Torrance, California, the company also offers extended day care services and afternoon enrichment programs such as cooking, woodworking, and foreign...

Ficke Family Day Care

19502 Flavian Ave, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $317/wk

Ficke Family Day Care is a home-based day care center located at 19502 Flavian Ave, Torrance, CA that accepts enrollment for children up to 10 years of age. Their center offers full-time and part-time care and provides additional services such as potty-training, music, and hot meals and snacks.

Torrance Childrens Center

4120 W 185th St, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $192/wk

Established in 1988, Torrance Children's Center is a state-funded early childhood education provider located at 4120 West 185th St, Torrance California. It provides free preschool for children, ages 2 to 4 years old, of qualified families. Torrance Children's Center is open from Mondays through...

Hills Academy of Music & Art

2941 Rolling Hills Rd, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $214/wk

Hills Academy of Music & Art is a performing and creative arts education center that offers group and private classes for children, teens, and adults. Located in Torrance, California, the company admits students three years old and above. The company offers classes and programs that focus on music,...

heaven baby center

22416 Ocean Ave Apt 101, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $237/wk


Gardena Early Education Center

2802 W. Carson St., Torrance, CA

Costimate: $317/wk


Walteria United Methodist Church & Children's Center

3646 Newton Street, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $230/wk

Our mission is to provide a safe, loving environment based on Christian principles where children and parents can learn and grow in their understanding and love of themselves, one another, and God.

Leap and Bound Academy

Leap and Bound Academy

22410 Palos Verdes Blvd. Torrance CA 90505, Torrance, CA

Starting at $185/wk

About Us: Leap & Bound is a family business. As such, we understand the importance of family relationships. We make sure to maintain a rapport with everyone who comes into our facilities, not just the students. We also check in to learn every family's dietary, sensory, and other personal needs....

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Centers in Torrance, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.