Daycare center
NIHAO Chinese Preschool Torrance (nhbubble)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycares and preschools in Torrance, CA
81 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,183 a month · 36 with Google ratings
Daycare center
The Learning Experience - Torrance
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Harbor-UCLA KinderCare
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3 (3 Type A)
Daycare center
Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school )
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition from$1,120 / mo
Citations on file1
Daycare center
La Primera North Pre-School
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Montessori
The Children's Place Montessori School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Playhouse School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Futurekids Learning Academy (736 W. 228 Th Street)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
Excelsior Preschool Torrance
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Noah's Ark Preschool & Extended Program
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
Daycare center
First Lutheran Early Education Center
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Home daycare
Koeller Family Day Care
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Daycare center
Torrance Loves Children (Tlc)
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Licensed home daycares in Torrance
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alemu Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90503 | 197493469 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Allen Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 90505 | 191606932 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Barrett Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 191610972 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Blystone Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90505 | 197414898 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Daluwatta Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 197495420 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Diaz Martinez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90501 | 197408673 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 | |
| Fernando Family Child Care Home Family Day Care Home | 90502 | 197415181 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Gallegos Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90501 | 197494589 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Gonzalez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90502 | 197416748 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Gordon Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 197413905 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Gregory, Rhonda Family Day Care Home | 90502 | 197402273 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Hoffman Family Day Care Family Day Care Home | 90503 | 191609286 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Kamran & Nadir Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90501 | 197493189 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 (1 Type A) | |
| Madrigal Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 197415481 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Martinez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 197494436 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Merriman Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90501 | 197493762 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Ponce Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90501 | 197404747 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 5 | |
| Quaid & Khan Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 197402866 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Rein Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90502 | 197415970 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 7 | |
| Rios Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 197419475 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Rodriguez Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 197417734 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Takei & Osada Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90505 | 197417374 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Ventre & Socash Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90503 | 197414060 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Vhanakaware Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90505 | 197495458 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 (1 Type A) | |
| Wijetunge Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90501 | 197494719 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Wilkerson Family Child Care Family Day Care Home | 90504 | 197401237 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Before and after school programs in Torrance
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Garden Extension, the School Age Day Care Center | 90501 | 197494815 | 12 | school age | None on record |
Childcare in Torrance: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Torrance?
Torrance has 81 licensed programs on the California register: 48 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 32 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at Torrance daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 2,550 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 1 citations on the state file, and 1,011 centers have none. 507 have at least one rated Type A by the state. 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 does daycare cost in Torrance?
167 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,183 a month, and $1,348 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Torrance?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.