The Learning Garden
Daycare center in Torrance, CA. 2165 W. 236th Street, Torrance, CA 90501
About the program
The Learning Garden is a licensed daycare center in Torrance, California, on the state register since 2002. It is licensed for 56 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
The Learning Garden provides infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age care in Torrance, California.
The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Learning Garden 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
101223(a)(2) · 101216(f) · 101416.5(b) · 101429(a)(1) · 101430(a)(3)(D) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101430(C)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My daughter is now 1 year old and she s always looking forward to going to this school. She practically jumps into their arms when she arrives there. All the teachers and director love and nurture the children. The school has been there for a very long time. My daughter was very excited since day one when she was only a few months old there. She seems to continually flourish, learning new things from playing in doors…
King Jesus paid for sins! · 5/5 on Google · 13 years agoOur daughter has been going there for over a year and always has a smile on her face when she sees the caretakers. It's not the fanciest or most modern place, but I feel the people there really care about the children which is the most important thing to us. The price is also reasonable
Nadia Ghassemi · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoI can't say enough wonderful things about this school. Ms. Zora is the most wonderful director and truly wants each and every child to succeed. My son learned something new every day and thrived socially as well as academically in their care. Would recommend them to everyone I know.
Heather Wellman · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoTook our kids there for 3 years, very nice people and the kids enjoyed it!
Justin Prate · 5/5 on Google · 9 years agoGetting there
2165 W. 236th Street, Torrance, CA 90501
Questions about The Learning Garden
Is The Learning Garden licensed?
Yes. The Learning Garden holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 197408979, 197414908), with a licensed capacity of 56 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Learning Garden had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 8 citations for The Learning Garden, 6 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 The Learning Garden take?
The Learning Garden is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does The Learning Garden cost?
The Learning Garden does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
