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Daycare in Torrance, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Torrance, Los Angeles County, from the state licensing records.

62 centers31 family homes13 infant centers4 school-age4,076 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in Torrance

36 of 62 centers shown.

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Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center

17910 S. Prairie Ave, 90504 · (310) 214-3905

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 28, 20251 citationState record
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Bread Of Life Christian Children's Center

2780 Lomita Blvd, 90505 · (310) 602-0185

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 8, 20260 citationsState record
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Cdc, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center

4120 West 185th Street, 90504 · (424) 304-2294

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 12, 20250 citationsState record
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Cdc, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center

4120 West 185th Street, 90504 · (310) 707-1423

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Aug 11, 20262 citationsState record
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Children's Place, The

1215 Crenshaw Blvd, 90501 · (310) 328-6313

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 18, 20260 citationsState record
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Discoveryland Infant Care Of South Bay Jr. Academy

4400 Del Amo Blvd., 90503 · (310) 371-7274

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 4, 202511 citationsState record
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Discoveryland Preschool Of South Bay Jr. Academy

4400 Del Amo Blvd., 90503 · (310) 371-4503

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 6, 20253 citationsState record
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Excelsior Preschool Torrance Llc

19801 Mariner Avenue, 90503 · (424) 375-6188

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 28, 20254 citationsState record
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First Lutheran Early Education Center

2900 Carson Street, 90503 · (310) 320-9923

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Dec 17, 20250 citationsState record
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First Lutheran Infant-toddler Center

2900 Carson Street, 90503 · (310) 320-9923

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Dec 17, 20250 citationsState record
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Future Kids Learning Academy (preschool)

736 W. 228 Th Street, 90502 · (310) 549-3762

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 30, 20262 citationsState record
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Futurekids Learning Academy

736 W. 228 Street, 90502 · (310) 525-0924

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Oct 8, 20268 citationsState record
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Good Shepherd Pre-school

21100 Victor St, 90503 · (310) 542-9829

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 17, 20261 citationState record
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Hands On Fun Infant Center

1511 Torrance Blvd., 90501 · (310) 618-2085

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 29, 20261 citationState record
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Hands On Fun Preschool

1511 Torrance Blvd., 90501 · (310) 618-2085

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 9, 20262 citationsState record
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Harbor-ucla Children's Development Center

975 West Carson Street, 90503 · (310) 222-4274

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 3, 20264 citationsState record
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Harbor-ucla Children's Development Center

975 W. Carson St., 90503 · (310) 222-4274

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Sep 3, 20260 citationsState record
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Hickory Tree Preschool

21720 Madrona Avenue, 90503 · (310) 533-4830

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 22, 20261 citationState record
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Kindercare Learning Center

1520 Greenwood Avenue, 90503 · (310) 320-4429

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 16, 20269 citationsState record
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Kindercare Learning Center

1520 Greenwood Avenue, 90503 · (310) 320-4429

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Jul 8, 20266 citationsState record
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La Primera Preschool

22902 Ocean Ave, 90505 · (310) 373-2229

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 15, 20260 citationsState record
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Leap And Bound Academy Medical Center

23805 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 101, 90505 · (310) 543-7650

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 15, 20260 citationsState record
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Learning Experience, The

21321 Hawthorne Blvd, 90503 · (310) 540-1730

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Aug 24, 20264 citationsState record
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Learning Garden Extension, The

2175 W. 236th Street, 90501 · (310) 738-2300

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Apr 18, 20240 citationsState record
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Learning Garden Preschool The

2165 W. 236th Street, 90501 · (310) 326-1361

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Jan 3, 20248 citationsState record
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Learning Garden Preschool, The

2165 W. 236th Street, 90501 · (310) 326-1361

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 6, 20261 citationState record
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Little Stars Learn & Play Center

18909 Crenshaw Blvd., 90504 · (424) 376-8950

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 29, 20266 citationsState record
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Momentum Ptn

1815 W 213th Street #100, 90501 · (310) 328-0276

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 12, 20260 citationsState record
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Montessori Of Torrance Infant

18015 Prairie Ave, 90504 · (310) 214-9141

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Jul 9, 20260 citationsState record
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Montessori Of Torrance Preschool

18015 Prairie Ave, 90504 · (310) 214-9141

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 11, 20260 citationsState record
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Noah's Ark

17661 S. Yukon Ave., 90504 · (310) 327-3083

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Mar 3, 20260 citationsState record
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Noah's Ark

17661 Yukon Avenue, 90504 · (310) 327-3083

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Oct 31, 20250 citationsState record
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North Torrance Day Care Center

2806 West 182nd Street, 90504 · (310) 323-6995

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 15, 20250 citationsState record
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North Torrance Infant Care Center

2806 W. 182nd Street, 90504 · (310) 323-6995

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Aug 11, 20266 citationsState record
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Pacific Explorer Montessori

22504 Eriel Avenue, 90505 · (310) 326-8070

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 14, 20260 citationsState record
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Playhouse School

18213 Prairie Avenue, 90504 · (310) 371-1231

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 21, 20261 citationState record

Questions about daycare in Torrance

How many licensed daycares are in Torrance?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 62 licensed centers (13 infant centers and 4 school-age centers among them) and 31 family child care homes in Torrance, with 4,076 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in Torrance?

13 licensed infant centers in Torrance appear in the data. Many of the 31 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a Torrance daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in Torrance?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the Los Angeles County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.