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Find child care providers in Torrance, CA that you’ll love

275 child care providers are listed in Torrance, CA

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Torrance, CA

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Emily O.


Torrance, CA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior/Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been with care for over 10 years and work with children and seniors. I have work with many great family's right now I had been working with a senior who is 99 and I been with her since she was 94 but she has pass in November. I also do on call and temp work. I also able to help out with pickups and appt. and errands. I am...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is currently caring for my 2 year old. She is always on time, she does educational activities with my son, she cleans up around the house while my son naps, she has a wonderful personality and I am so happy that I found her. I hope that I never have to hire...

Nicole J.

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Ella S.


Torrance, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking Full Time Child Care Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ella, a 31-year-old with 13 years of nanny experience in the South Bay. I've cared for infants to preteens, including special needs, creating positive environments for children of all ages. I am skilled at preparing healthy meals and can cater to the pickiest eaters, I love a good challenge! I have a knack for craft...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We used Ella in 2015 to watch my 9 year old son after school and she was great. She was able to work on his homework and take him to his activities which helped out a great deal. I would definitely hire Ella again!!"

Lori L.

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Suelen D.


Torrance, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Over 8 Years Taking Care Of Children Aged 0 To 12+

Hello, I'm a caring, kind and easy going nanny with over 8 years of experience. I already took care kids aged 0 to 12+. The activities that I most like to do with my kids are crafts and arts, go to the park, play outside, have playdates, teach songs. I like to introduce some games that help in their learning, such as puzzles...
Suelen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sue is very kind and patient, the kids love to play with her. I highly recommend her"

Gabrielle C.

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Michelle W.


Torrance, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Well Over 20+ Years Experience Caring For Children. I Am A Former Licensed Provider.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I would describe my personality as nurturing, caring, energetic, approachable and fun. I am responsible, loyal and efficient. I like working with kids because I enjoy storytelling. I am very animated. I also like to teach children fine motor skills and hand eye coordination through educational learning, playtime and jewelry...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Michelle was awesome during the time my daughter spent with you. I highly recommend her."

Cyreeta J.

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Oralia A.


Torrance, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Amd Reliable Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience in a paid child care/ educational setting but 19 as a mother. I'm caring, fun, creative and provide a good routine, and opportunities for a child to grow and develop in reaching milestones. I take the parent's lead and also provide updates, feedback and input on child's overall routines and...
Oralia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Always on time and great with our daughter! "

Care member

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Clarisa G.


Torrance, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Holistic Care Provider

Greetings~ I bring with me two years of experience as a Family Support Specialist for LA County where I conducted home visits to over 15 high-risk clients and their families. I provided case management services and identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services such as childhood development,...
Clarisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Clarisa is an intentional caring person who believes that small impacts make a huge difference. She goes above and beyond to ensure that all her responsibilities are met and completed as needed."

jesus M.

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Kylie H.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time & Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kylie, and I've been caring for kids in the South Bay for 6 years now. I love creating fun and educational activities, whether it's playing games, doing crafts, or exploring outside. My main goal is to make sure every moment is enjoyable and helps kids learn and grow. Besides looking after the little ones, I'm happy to...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kylie is very sweet and caring. She is great with kids! She was on time and is dependable I only have good things to say about her. Thanks! "

Jessie K.

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Kynn A.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Little Ones And They Love Me!

Experienced childcare professional with 35+ years of nurturing and educating children, beginning with babysitting at a young age and raising my own children, who are now successful adults living on their own. Early career included preschool and church children Director roles. I Operated a successful in-home daycare for 11 years...
Kynn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amy is such a loving and gentle soul. Amy cared for my elderly grandfather as well as my children. She will always have the best interest of the person she is caring for in all her decisions. She will be a gift to any family considering her assistance."

Marcia B.

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Veronica R.


Torrance, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny, Available Today.

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nanny with a lot of experience working and caring for toddlers and newborns I'm responsible, punctual, and flexible I have CPR and first aid certificated, clean driving record and full cover car insurance .
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Best nanny while I lived in California. I moved recently. Very gentle and sweet with my kids. Punctual and dependable. I recommend her because she's very reliable and hard working. Wish you the best Veronica thank you for caring for my kids"

Luciana I.

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Monica K.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum And Newborn Specialist, Overnight Nanny

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Originally from France, I have been here since the age of 12 and am still fluent in French. I married my high school sweetheart, we live in the South Bay, have 4 amazing children, and in the last 4 years, have added 5 new grand babies! I have been in childcare and education for all of my adult life, and have established lasting...
Monica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I hired Monica for a newborn and she was so wonderful. She was exactly what we were looking for as my husband transitioned back to work. As first time parents she taught us ways to soothe our boy and helped us understand him better. Not only is she a...

Erdem E.

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Maria C.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of two wonderful kids. Many years ago I used to be a kindergarten teacher. I gave it up for motherhood. I have a lot of experience babysitting (12 years). I like scrap-booking and baking. I am a very responsible, organized, reliable, honest and caring person. I also have experience cleaning and organizing houses.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mara is an exceptional nanny, and has cared for our two children since they were babies. Mara has always treated our kids like they are her own, pouring her heart into her care for them. Crafting, playing, and teaching all come very naturally to Mara, and the kids...

Care member

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Fernanda S.


Torrance, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

Hey I'm Fernanda! I like working with kids because I love to see who free and caring they look at the world. They also inspire me to be more creative and positive in life. I'd describe my personality as passionate, friendly and respectful I started working with kids at my church when they needed someone to help taking care...
Fernanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Fernanda was such a good nanny! She was amazing with my 5 year old. She was energetic, creative and was always bring good vibes and energy to the house. She help him with some homework and she would prepare amazing dishes for him. Overall an excellent baby sitter! "

Care member

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Claudia L.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Early Childcare Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an early childcare teacher with 15+ years of experience. I have taught children from the ages of 2 - 6. I am in touch with each child needs. I also have created lesson plans and healthy menus for children. I am very creative in story time. 20+ years with children experience...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is wonderful with children "

David D.

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Danielle E.


Torrance, CA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Weekends

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Danielle and I'm 22 years old. I am a recent grad of SFSU and I have my BA in Child Development with an emphasis on Early Education. My prior experience with children ranges from 4 months to 13 years old. I started casually babysitting in San Francisco on the weekends during undergrad, nannied for an...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Danielle cared for our son during winter break last year. She was reliable and my son had a blast with her. She took pictures of the excursions they went on and kept us up to date. We were very excited to learn that Danielle was a counselor at our son's camp last...

Danielle F.

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Teauna S.


Torrance, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I Don't Have A Criminal Record. I Grew Up In A Big Home With A Big Family, I helped raise 15 Kids 11 Girls And 4 Boys. Professionally I've worked for 6 different families, things I did was laundry, cleaning, cooked meals, ran errands, took children to/from school, took children to different places to have fun, infant care, and I...
Teauna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She has been great at assisting with my newborn, and dropping my other children off at school. I highly recommend you guys booking her! She's a very good young lady and I can't wait to see where life takes her!!"

Lily S.

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 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...

Razana D


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...

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


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...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Torrance, CA

Emily O.

5.0

She worked for us for almost 2 years and was very dependable, trustworthy and punctual at all times.

- Ganesh D.

Ella S.

5.0

Ella has been such a wonderful asset to my team. She has a unique enthusiasm that is absolutely contagious. Her positive attitude, creative mind, and professionalism make her an excellent caregiver. I highly recommend her.

- Rebecca G.

Suelen D.

5.0

Sue is very kind and patient, the kids love to play with her. I highly recommend her

- Gabrielle C.

Michelle W.

5.0

Michelle is an awesome sitter and has traveled twice with me and my grandchildren. She was proactive with their needs and never let them out of her sight!

- Rene L.

Oralia A.

5.0

Always on time and great with our daughter!

- Care member

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Ratings for Torrance, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Torrance, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 164 reviews of the 275 listed child care providers.