CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center
Daycare center in Torrance, CA. 4120 West 185th Street, Torrance, CA 90504
About the program
CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Torrance, California, on the state register since 2009. It is licensed for 161 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
The Community Development Center provides center-based and family child care home programs for children aged 3 months to 12 years.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center 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.
Regulations cited
101216.1(b)(1) · 101216.1(c)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
High quality teachers and such friendly staff. Ever since the new director arrived it has gotten even better. Ever since my child began attending this daycare she has developed so many different skills. I have actually had to make a commute for my daughter to attend here but it is so worth it. The hummingbirds teachers were my daughters fave but the rest of the teachers are great as well!! I definitely recommend!!
Delmi Pine · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
4120 West 185th Street, Torrance, CA 90504
Questions about CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center
Is CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center licensed?
Yes. CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197415770, 197415939), with a licensed capacity of 161 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center take?
CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages.
How much does CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center cost?
CDC, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
