Gardena Buddhist Church
Daycare center in Gardena, CA. 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247
About the program
Gardena Buddhist Church is a licensed daycare center in Gardena, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 94 children and serves preschool ages.
Nakayoshi Preschool is a Japanese language immersion preschool located at the Gardena Buddhist Church in Gardena, California.
The program follows a language immersion approach and offers Japanese.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Gardena Buddhist Church does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What parents say
On the grounds of the Gardena Buddhist Church is this long-standing Japanese-language school. Nakayoshi is the preschool which comprises the bulk of attendees but there is also the Japanese Language School for post-preschool education. The school buildings have been around a while and serve the classrooms needs well. There are two main buildings that house the classrooms and a "social hall" with a stage for larger…
James Cooper · 4/5 on Google · 10 years agoNakayoshi Pre-School is an absolutely phenomenal school. My daughter had been attending for the last two years, and I am constantly in awe of the beautiful environment she is learning within. Her teachers are prepared for the learning that will take place for the day, show positivity and love in their interactions with students, and provide opportunities for each family to be actively engaged in their child’s…
dan ozborne · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247
Questions about Gardena Buddhist Church
Is Gardena Buddhist Church licensed?
Yes. Gardena Buddhist Church holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191603461), with a licensed capacity of 94 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Gardena Buddhist Church had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Gardena Buddhist Church, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Gardena Buddhist Church take?
Gardena Buddhist Church is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Gardena Buddhist Church cost?
Gardena Buddhist Church does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
