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Harbor-UCLA KinderCare

Daycare center in Torrance, CA. 975 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503

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Harbor-UCLA KinderCare in Torrance, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity73 children
Citations on file3 (3 Type A)
On the register since1999

About the program

Harbor-UCLA KinderCare is a licensed daycare center in Torrance, California, on the state register since 1999. It is licensed for 73 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Harbor-UCLA KinderCare does not publish a fee schedule. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.

Infant places120 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 197405836, 197405592
Licence statusActive since 1999
Licensed capacity73 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file3Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)3507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints14 inspection visits · last visit September 2026

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

101229(a)(1) · 101223.2(a) · 101230(c) · 1596.8862(3)(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

I feel my son is advanced in a lot of his milestones compared to other toddlers in our family that are his same age or a couple of months older than him. I feel my son has learned so much as a result of being at this daycare. He loves his teachers/caregivers. His teachers communicate with me when ever they have concerns and I feel I can also communicate with them freely if I have any concerns. I highly recommend this…

Erika Savala · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago

My oldest daughter (now 8 years old) attended Harbor-UCLA Children's Center from 18 months old to 5 years old, and my younger daughter has attended from 4 months old. Her last day is this Friday (she just turned 5) and needless to say, we are a little sad to say goodbye. Most of the teachers at this facility have been there since our older daughter was there and have loved our children like a second set of parents.…

Joseph Lasky · 5/5 on Google · 11 years ago

My kids are going there...I can see their happy face everyday..so satisfied with the service they are doing and kids having lots of fun at the same time learning a lot.i really appreciate each and every teachers work there.

smitha mohan · 5/5 on Google · 5 years ago

The staff is young and inattentive, they boast their accreditation but don't have teachers or staff who truly care about the school and students.

Tasha · 1/5 on Google · 7 years ago
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Getting there

975 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503

Questions about Harbor-UCLA KinderCare

Is Harbor-UCLA KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Harbor-UCLA KinderCare holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197405836, 197405592), with a licensed capacity of 73 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Harbor-UCLA KinderCare had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 3 citations for Harbor-UCLA KinderCare, 3 of them Type A, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Harbor-UCLA KinderCare take?

Harbor-UCLA KinderCare is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Harbor-UCLA KinderCare cost?

Harbor-UCLA KinderCare does not publish tuition. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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