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Sand Tots Nursery School

Daycare center in Redondo Beach, CA. 2224 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

5.0 (8 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (310) 370-4300Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity65 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2000

About the program

Sand Tots Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Redondo Beach, California, on the state register since 2000. It is licensed for 65 children and serves preschool ages.

Sand Tots is a parent participation cooperative preschool located in Redondo Beach, California, serving children ages two to five.

The program follows a co-op approach.

Co-op

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Sand Tots Nursery School 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 197407800
Licence statusActive since 2000
Licensed capacity65 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints02 inspection visits · last visit November 2025

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

Sand Tots has been an absolutely wonderful preschool experience for our daughter. From the moment we joined, we felt welcomed into a warm, supportive community that truly embodies the spirit of a co-op. The parent involvement is such a meaningful part of the school - it allows us to be connected to our child’s day-to-day world and get to know the other families in a really special way. The teachers are incredible.…

Shauna Wiley · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

Sand Tots is the most magical school! Not only is the teacher ratio more favorable with a great play based curriculum and the best art projects, we’ve really benefited from the teachers really knowing our child and providing extra love and patience as we’re transitioning from a one to two child household. I feel incredibly reassured everyday at drop off knowing she’s in the most capable hands. We had always heard…

Jenae Berg · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

When I started looking for preschools with my first born, I had no idea what I was doing, and I felt like I was already behind even though my son was only 18months! I took a tour at Sand Tots and fell in love. Something in my gut just told me that this place was perfect for our family. And it was the best choice I’ve made as a parent. Not only have my boys made some life long friends, but they’ve learned some very…

Amy Vo · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago

This school is a South Bay institution. We constantly run into people in the area who want to share their sweet Sand Tots stories of their grown children. We wanted to build our son's confidence going from spending the day with an nanny to a school environment. The schedule, play-based curriculum, focus on both social skills and academics, teacher-student ratio, potty-training flexibility, and amazing families made…

Shannon Webb · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago
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Getting there

2224 Mathews Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Questions about Sand Tots Nursery School

Is Sand Tots Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Sand Tots Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197407800), with a licensed capacity of 65 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Sand Tots Nursery School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Sand Tots Nursery School, 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 Sand Tots Nursery School take?

Sand Tots Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Sand Tots Nursery School cost?

Sand Tots Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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