Southwood Pre-School
Daycare center in Torrance, CA. 22422 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
About the program
Southwood Pre-School is a licensed daycare center in Torrance, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 156 children and serves preschool ages.
Southwood Pre-School is a family-owned childcare center in Torrance, California, serving children aged two to five since 1969.
The program includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Southwood Pre-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
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Southwood. My daughter has been there for almost 10 months and she is thriving. She started when she turned 2 and it was a tough transition at first, as she had never spent time away from mom and dad before. She cried a lot and asked for mom, but her teachers (Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Ashley) comforted her and helped her to adjust. Speaking of her teachers- they are…
Mallory R · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoA Hidden Gem of a Preschool My little one spent three wonderful years at Southwood, and I truly could not be more pleased. As an educator myself, I was looking for a preschool that prioritized social interaction and the arts - and Southwood has been an affordable jackpot. The administration consists of the owner and three extremely hard-working directors. They’ve worked together for many years and run the school like…
Linda Nutile · 5/5 on Google · a year agoSouthwood preschool laid the foundation for our son’s success in kindergarten. The balance of social-emotional and academics helped him be ready for the classroom. Our time at Southwood was so special. The staff and teachers have created a school community that is so wonderful the memories will last a lifetime.
Jordan Jacobs · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoAn absolutely wonderful preschool. Both of my children had the privilege of attending Southwood. We live closeby (can even walk here), so it was very convenient. There is also an incredibly convenient dropoff option via drive thru from 8-9, but Southwood also has very early and late hours which can be very convenient! On a personal level, Southwood accommodated my son off the wait list even when we had initially…
Jonathan Park · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
22422 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Questions about Southwood Pre-School
Is Southwood Pre-School licensed?
Yes. Southwood Pre-School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191602265), with a licensed capacity of 156 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Southwood Pre-School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Southwood Pre-School, 1 of them Type A, 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 Southwood Pre-School take?
Southwood Pre-School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Southwood Pre-School cost?
Southwood Pre-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.
