Daycares in Torrance, California
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
105 of 123 tracked providers have inspection history
Active providers
93 providers appear active in this market
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 2, 2026
Provenance
California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring
City Snapshot
Torrance currently has 123 tracked providers. 105 have inspection history, 93 appear active, and 80% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is March 2, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from California licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring.
MOMENTUM PTN
1815 W 213TH STREET #100
FIRST LUTHERAN EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
2900 CARSON STREET
FIRST LUTHERAN INFANT-TODDLER CENTER
2900 CARSON STREET
LA PRIMERA PRESCHOOL
22902 OCEAN AVENUE
ALLEN FAMILY DAY CARE
TORRANCE, CA 90505
SPEECH SPROUTS
3405 ARTESIA BLVD.
FUTUREKIDS LEARNING ACADEMY
18909 CRENSHAW BLVD
CDC, INC. FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY CHILDREN'S CENTER
4120 WEST 185TH STREET
GOOD SHEPHERD PRE-SCHOOL
21100 VICTOR ST
LEAP AND BOUND ACADEMY MEDICAL CENTER
23805 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 101
SAINT ABRAAM PRESCHOOL ACADEMY CHILD CARE CENTER
3645 W. TORRANCE BLVD.
ST. CATHERINE LABOURE CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL
3846 REDONDO BEACH BLVD.
DALUWATTA FAMILY CHILD CARE
TORRANCE, CA 90504
YMCA OF METRO LA/TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY HICKORY
2800-227TH STREET
YMCA OF METRO LA/TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY LINCOLN
2418 W. 166TH STREET
YMCA OF METRO LA/TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY SEASIDE
4651 SHARYNNE LANE
FERNANDO FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
TORRANCE, CA 90502
GORDON FAMILY CHILD CARE
TORRANCE, CA 90504
FUTURE KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY (PRESCHOOL)
736 W. 228 TH STREET
NHBUBBLE PRESCHOOL - TORRANCE
2427 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Home Daycares in Torrance
Browse 33 home-based providers.
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What the daycare market looks like in Torrance
Torrance currently has 123 daycares in our directory. 80% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.
80%
A or B safety grades
90
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$1,447/mo
Infant center cost in LOS ANGELES
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is YMCA OF METRO LA/TORRANCE-SOUTH BAY SEASIDE with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in Torrance include DAY CARE CENTER, FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER.
The average provider in this market has 2.2 recorded violations, while 81 providers currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
LOS ANGELES accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Torrance, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.
Infant Center
$1,447/mo
Preschool Center
$1,045/mo
Toddler Home Daycare
$4/mo
California regulation snapshot
Inspection frequency
At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.
Background checks
All staff, volunteers, and household members age 18 and older must clear a criminal background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. This includes fingerprint-based Live Scan checks. Subsequent arrest notifications are monitored continuously.
Parent rights
Parents have the right to visit their child's facility unannounced during operating hours. Licensing inspection reports and substantiated complaint records are public and available through the CCLD website.
How to use this page
Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.
Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.
Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in Torrance
How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Torrance?
We rank providers in Torrance using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.
What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in Torrance?
98 of the 123 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.
Are there home daycare or Head Start options in Torrance?
Torrance currently shows 33 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. California rules still apply: At least once every five years for centers with a clean compliance record. Random and unannounced visits occur throughout the licensing period. Complaint-driven inspections happen at any time.