South Bay Montessori School
Daycare center in Torrance, CA. 23104 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505
About the program
South Bay Montessori School is a licensed daycare center in Torrance, California, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 180 children and serves preschool ages.
South Bay Montessori is a private school serving children aged 18 months to 6 years using the Montessori educational method.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. South Bay Montessori 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
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
101216.3(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My 4 year old son has been attending South Bay Montessori for a year and absolutely loves this school. In the beginning he cried for about a month and the teachers were so patient and kind to him. He loves his teachers. They hold his hand and walk with him to make him feel comfortable and safe. Now he loves it and has no problems going to school. He comes home excited telling me about his day, singing new songs,…
JENN HERNANDEZ · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoSouth Bay Montessori has been so great for my son! We have had an amazing experience here. Ms. Celly was able to potty train him, and we continued to teach him at home. She was very kind and helped guide us when we struggled during the first few weeks. He is doing wonderful now (no more diapers!!)! He is now in Ms. Lupe and Ms. Monica's class and thriving! Ms. Lupe is always so patient with him and communicates with…
Kimberly Richardson · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe have had an incredible experience at Southbay Montessori over the last three years. The teachers truly care about their students' success and took the time to help my child improve in all areas of the classroom. We deeply appreciate how much my child was loved and cared for during our time here. The school has always been incredibly clean, and the administration and director are wonderful to work with. Our time at…
Jessica Avalos · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoMy daughter has been going to this school for a year now. We started out with Ms Sam. And what a gem she is! Our daughters first teacher was simply the best! Smart, kind, and compassionate. My daughter just started with a new teacher Ms Monica, and she is loving her. Every morning we are greeted by Ms Evien who is kind and sweet with our little ones. All the teachers wave high to each of the kiddos while they are…
Nini · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoGetting there
23104 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505
Questions about South Bay Montessori School
Is South Bay Montessori School licensed?
Yes. South Bay Montessori School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197492845), with a licensed capacity of 180 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has South Bay Montessori School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for South Bay Montessori School, 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 South Bay Montessori School take?
South Bay Montessori School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does South Bay Montessori School cost?
South Bay Montessori 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.
