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Recent preschool reviews in Torrance, CA

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

Coastal Kids Preschool

5.0

Great school with wonderful teachers. Highly recommended.

- Anna E

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

Paradise Daycare

5.0

I highly recommend Paradise Daycare. My 2 and 1/2 year old son has been with them since he was a little over 3 months old. He is a happy, well-adjusted toddler. I owe so much credit for this to Sarah and Marie. They have excellent experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers and are...

- Ann W

Preschools in Torrance, CA

Pacific Explorer Montessori

Pacific Explorer Montessori

22504 Eriel Ave, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $230/wk

5.0

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Recent reviews:

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


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.

Recent review:

5.0
Great school with wonderful teachers. Highly recommended.

Anna E


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,...

Recent reviews:

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...

Kourtni


Paradise Daycare

Paradise Daycare

4009 W 235th St, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $230/wk

5.0

(1)

We are a small fun loving home day care, located in South Torrance. Run by a mother daughter team. If you are looking for a warm nurturing environment where your little ones will learn, play, make friends and get undivided attention then Paradise Daycare is the place for you! We specialize in...

Recent review:

5.0
I highly recommend Paradise Daycare. My 2 and 1/2 year old son has been with them since he was a little over 3 months old. He is a happy, well-adjusted toddler. I owe so much credit for this to Sarah and Marie. They have excellent experience with infants,...

Ann W


Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

1060 Rayland Dr, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $198/wk

I am a licensed & accredited facility in the city of Torrance since1993. I & my staff are both 1st Aid & CPR certified. We offer online virtual learning during this time of Covid. We practice health safety measures with hand washing & sanitizing as well as temperature checks. Each child has his/her...

Backyard Bears Babysitting

Backyard Bears Babysitting

1516 Amapola Ave., Torrance, CA

Starting at $200/wk

Welcome to my home! My name is Norma Galitzen and I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for over 20 years. I have experience as a nanny, preschool teacher, preschool director and mom! Myself and my home have met all California state requirements to be a licensed small family child care....

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...

Harbor-UCLA Children's Ctr

975 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

Greenwood Ave. KinderCare

1520 Greenwood Avenue, Torrance, CA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

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...

St Catherine Laboure'School

3846 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Torrance, CA

Starting at $6405/mo

St Catherine Laboure' School is located in Torrance, CA. It is a Catholic Christian pre-school that provides opportunities for children to learn more about God’s creation. They provide age-appropriate programs that are fun, interactive and creative. It is open Mondays to Fridays from 7:30a.m. to...

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.

Southwood Pre-School Inc

22422 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA

Starting at $798/mo

Founded in 1969, Southwood Preschool, Incorporated is a childcare and early education provider located at 22422 Palos Verdes Boulevard, Torrance, California. The school provides programs for children ages 2,3,4, and prekindergarten, as well as enrichment programs in karate, gym/dance and computer....

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....

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...

Torrance South Bay YMCA Preschool & School Age Child Care

2900 West Sepulveda Boulevard, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $226/wk

We offer before and after school child care licensed child care at 12 schools and one preschool program. We want parents to have a peace of mind while their children are with us working one homework, eating healthy snacks, doing crafts, sports and much more. Our preschool program focuses on the...

Leap and Bound Academy

23805 Hawthorne Blvd., 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. We...

North Torrance Pre-School & Kindergarten

2806 W 182nd St, Torrance, CA

Starting at $169/wk

North Torrance Pre-School & Kindergarten in Torrance, CA features activity-based and developmentally appropriate programs for kids. They focus on the children's fundamental skills in a positive atmosphere where they learn while having fun. They offer a stimulating and secure environment where they...

SUIKA EDUCATION INC

2706 W 182nd St, Torrance, CA

Starting at $673/day

The Suika Education Incorporated located at 2706 West 182nd Street, Torrance, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and...

Pacific Explorer Montessori

Pacific Explorer Montessori

22504 Eriel Avenue, Torrance, CA

Starting at $225/wk

Pacific Explorer Montessori follows the innovative philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our class rooms are equipped with high quality Montessori materials and caring loving teachers. The school has been catering to south bay community in the past 3 years. Our Tuition is very reasonable and we...

Torrance South Bay YMCA - Preschool

2900 West Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA

Starting at $740/mo

Our preschool is designed for children 2.0 to 5 years potty trained. Our hours are from 7am to 6pm. We focus on the creative curriculum, play and having children kinder ready.

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...

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...

South Bay Junior Academy

4400 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $307/wk

South Bay Junior Academy is situated at 4400 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, California on an almost four acres land. It is an early child education provider that was established in 1964. The Academy gives opportunities for children to develop their linguistic, logical, kinesthetic, visual, musical,...

Noah S Ark Day Nursery

17661 Yukon Ave, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $207/wk

Noah's Ark Preschool and Extended Program provides an educational environment which inspires children to explore, create, and play while developing Christian character and values. Established in 2010, it is located at 17661 Yukon Ave Torrance CA. Operating hours are weekdays from 6:30am to 5:30pm.

The Salvation Army Preschool

4223 Earmald St, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $307/wk

School for everyone 7:00 a.m. -00 p.m. M-F 2 - pre-k potty traning

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...

Launch Preschool

4000 W 227th St, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $226/wk

Launch Preschool, located in Torrance, California, is a preschool that accepts children of all ability levels for Kindergarten. This facility also offers special education preschool programs for children ages three to five years old. These programs include B.L.A.S.T., Shooting Star classes, Comet...

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,...

Cottone's Family Day Care

2317 W 228th St, Torrance, CA

Costimate: $227/wk

Cottone's Family Day Care is a state-licensed child care facility that provides its services to children and families residing in Torrance, California. The company mainly provides early care programs geared towards infants and toddlers. The company also provides after-school care and summer programs...

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Ratings for Torrance, CA preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Preschools in Torrance, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.