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Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school )

Daycare center in Torrance, CA. 21720 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

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Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) in Torrance, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$1,120 a month
Licensed capacity100 children
Citations on file1
On the register since1994

About the program

Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) is a licensed daycare center in Torrance, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 100 children and serves preschool ages.

Hickory Tree School is a private, non-sectarian school in Torrance, California, offering academic programs for children from preschool through fifth grade.

The program follows a academic approach.

Academic

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Toddler$1,145"Moonjumpers (2 yrs - 3-1/2 yrs) (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) $265.00 per week 5 Days (Monday-Friday) $1145.00 per month"
Preschool$1,120"Preschool Program (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) $260.00 per week $245.00 per week 5 Days (Monday-Friday) $1120.00 per month"
School-age$1,140"Elementary Program (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) $1140.00 per month"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 191604061
Licence statusActive since 1994
Licensed capacity100 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints02 inspection visits · last visit July 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

101700.3

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Lack of communication and professionalism. Lack of progress in development made there. 12-1 for student/teacher ratio. My son was bitten on the arm and scratched on the face on different occasions and was never notified about it, only until noticed by us and we still didn’t get answers.

evan judt · 1/5 on Google · 5 months ago

Hickory Tree has been a part of my family for 8 years. My oldest was a student there from pre-k and finished as a 5th grader. My youngest started as a 2 year old and will be finishing 5th grade in June. I can't speak any more highly of the school. They stress education, social skills and have helped teach my boys to be polite and considerate people. My oldest is now striving in middle school because of the education…

Lynn Sogi · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

Very Good School. My children have attended here for 3 years. We enrolled because this school had the strictest protocols and infection control in Corona situation. The ordered acrylic boards, mandatory wearing of masks, no sharing of toys, keeping 6 feet distance, and following guidelines in case of a thick contact or infected person were perfect. Thanks to this, there were very few cases of infected people at this…

Mayu H · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago
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Getting there

21720 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

Questions about Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school )

Is Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) licensed?

Yes. Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191604061), with a licensed capacity of 100 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary 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 Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) take?

Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) cost?

Hickory Tree School ( Preschool &Elementary school ) publishes full-time tuition from $1,120 to $1,145 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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