One disclaimer to all parents: you'll never find the perfect childcare facility and no one will…read moreever take care of your kids better than you can. However, North Torrance Preschool does an extraordinary job taking care of kids of all ages. They are a little old school in communication, but they've been in business for over 50 years and there are parents with kids that used to be kids themselves at North Torrance Preschool. That's a really good sign. Ms. Sandy is awesome. She's caring, attentive and has been in charge of kids for a really long time. You can tell she genuinely likes kids. Our son started here when he turned 1, and while the transition to daycare was rough for him, he ultimately LOVED it. The caretakers are absolutely awesome. Shout out to Ms. Jasmine, Ms. Patricia, Ms. Paloma, and Ms. Francisca. They the real MVPs for doing the day-to-day. Again, you can never replace a parents' own care for their own kids, but North Torrance Preschool is a close second.

Both my kids have gone there. We moved far away (like 30 mins) so I tried sending my son to another…read morelocal daycare that was almost twice as expensive and I can tell you nothing compares to North Torrance PreSchool. The staff there is incredible. The rooms are kept up. The equipment is kept up. You really can't beat it. They know what they're doing and we ended up going back to them and it's totally worth the additional hour for dropping off and picking up our kid every day. We know he is safe and well taken care of. Go see it in person and tour with Ms Sandy. The website doesn't do it justice.

You know a school is good when most of the teachers have been there for 10-20 years. They love…read morewhat they do and it shows. We're so happy we found playhouse for both our children.

dirty school. unprofessional teachers. my kid is always sick from this dirty school. always…read more teachers refuse to meet with parents to discuss concerns. very unprofessional and dirty. My son has gotten hurt several times by other kids and was never informed do not send your littles here.

My daughter attended Village Park for three years, and I'm so grateful we found this school. From…read morethe very first tour, we were impressed by how diverse the student community was and how genuinely happy the children seemed. That diversity was very important to us, and I truly believe it has helped shape my daughter into the open-minded girl she is today. Another big factor for us was tuition. Compared to schools in Redondo Beach or Manhattan Beach, Village Park offered a much more reasonable cost (sometimes nearly half the price). The director, Ms. Yeshenia, was always responsive and easy to reach, which made communication simple and reassuring. Most importantly, my daughter loved going to school every day. She loved all her teachers and friends. Thank you for making my daughter's first three years of school such a wonderful and memorable experience.

My daughter was at Village Park for almost three years, starting as an infant and continued through…read morepreschool class. Every member of staff is so kind, caring and patient, they truly take care of the kids as if they were their own. Our daughter thrived here - both developmentally and socially. She learned so much, but most of all had fun in a loving and safe environment. Shout out to everyone at Village Park - they work so hard day in and day out, and go above and beyond to make it a special place for the kiddos. They celebrate birthdays, holidays and do fun stuff for every season to keep the kids engaged. It truly is a wonderful place! We moved to a new city so sadly are no longer there, but will be forever grateful for everything they did to care for our daughter!

When our daughter first started daycare, there were definitely a lot of tears during drop-off,…read morewhich is completely normal for any big transition. Thanks to the patience, kindness, and support of the staff, she gradually adjusted and now looks forward to her daycare days. She walks right in with a smile and confidence! I have loved watching her grow socially and developmentally during her time here. Her communication, independence, and interactions with other children have flourished, and it is clear that she is learning and thriving in a nurturing environment. A special thank you to Miss Angel and Miss Asma for helping guide Savannah through the transition and for the genuine care they show all the children every day. We are so grateful for the positive impact you have had on our daughter and our family.

Before daycare, our main care taker was my mother in law and my daughter was thriving. But due to…read morean upcoming trip, she would have to leave the country for a little over a month so it was time to find an alternate option for child care while my wife and I are working. Though relatively short notice, we had about 3 months to look at our options. As most parents do, we have asked around for recommendations from our friends and my own independent research. Unfortunately, all of those locations were either a capacity or were not accepting children until the following year. We were almost about to give up and just hire a temporary nanny to care for our daughter during work hours when we stumbled upon Little Stars Learn & Play Center. Curious, I called the number listed on yelp/google and the administrator, Ms. Asma, answered. We told her about our situation and that we were looking for a daycare to watch our then 22 month old daughter. She recommended we schedule a tour for just my wife and I to get a feel of the facilities and teachers. The building is very inconspicuous which you kind of hope for obvious reasons, the exterior clean and presentable. Upon entering inside, we were greeted by Ms Asma and introduced us to the facility. We immediately had a positive gut feeling and decided to schedule a day to drop our daughter off for a few hours to get her acclimated. There are two main rooms, one for toddlers (younger kids) and another for older kids (pre-school). We did this for about a week and decided to extend the stay out a few more hours 3 days a week. Ms Asma, Ms Tina and Ms Angel were awesome from the start, they were more than willing to work with our daughter who is very advanced for her age but has a lot of anxiety, particularly struggling with separation anxiety. They were patient with her and helped her transition smoothly to the day to day. Though she still has some anxiety during drop off, our daughter has fun all day and pick-up is night and day, almost no more tears! She eats better at school, plays nicely her friends (classmates) and comes home every day with a new word or phrase. We are eternally grateful for the teachers and staff at Little Stars and our own anxiety has also improved. Finding daycares is very stressful for both parents and kids, and it is a relief we found an awesome one!

We've been a part of The Children's Place community for almost 6 years now. My son started in the…read moretoddler program and is now at the elementary school. My daughter completed her first year this year and they both deeply love their school. We chose The Children's Place Montessori because of the wonderful environment, the small class size, the affordability, and most of all the total commitment to true Montessori learning, not just having a lot of pretty wooden furniture and saying you're a Montessori school. Children are allowed to explore and go at their own pace. Sometimes that means they go quickly through a subject (though still with a thorough understanding) and sometimes more slowly as time and interest provide. That opportunity makes a huge difference and takes a lot of care and attention in a classroom full of kids. We really did not want computers in the classroom when our son was in kindergarten and are even more glad they're not a part of his early elementary education. Homeschooling was not in the cards for our family, but I really feel like the approach to learning here is the next best thing for our family. This is not a business that also happens to be a school. It's first and foremost a dedicated place of guidance that serves the whole child. I'm so grateful we lucked into an open spot exactly when we needed it so many years ago and look forward to many more years as a part of this wonderful community.

True authentic montessori school! My two sons love this…read moreschool! We really appreciate for all teachers!!

We love Excelsior Preschool! The school is clean, organized, and very welcoming. Director Ms. Kelly…read moreis kind and runs everything smoothly. Our child loves going to school and has learned so much. Teachers Ms. Aaliyah and Ms. Stacie are patient, caring, and great with kids. We struggled with potty training at other schools with no progress, but at Excelsior, the teachers guided our child well and success came quickly. We were so surprised and grateful. The balance of learning and play is just right, and communication with parents is great. We're so happy we found this school and highly recommend it to any family!

Visited facility and made a tour and no one there completely empty? This school Closed down?…read moreWebsite is still active corporate and Torrance location phones don't answer entire building inside all light off like no longer running?

We have had our son at Ascension Preschool for about 2 years and we couldn't be happier…read more Our son is thriving. And learning. Making new friends and loving his teachers. It's well organized. Wonderful summer program and a beautiful garden that the kids really enjoy tending to. Couldn't be happier. Been recommending this school to all our friends. So so happy. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a new preschool for their little one.

Wonderful experience for my family. I've sent my four kids there over the past 10 years for…read morepart-time preschool. The prices are HANDS-DOWN the most affordable in the Torrance area and the quality of care is top notch. The staff is kind, compassionate and professional. This year (2024) they have implemented a more cohort approach to rotating the kids and my child has benefitted being with the mixed ages of children (2-5 years old). They attend chapel once a week and have a Christian foundation in their teachings, service and beliefs. We attend a local Torrance church and were looking for this foundation for our kids. The attention to detail with the events, activities and holiday performances is much appreciated. My kids have thrived at this preschool and I'd highly recommend.

My daughter has been a student at Saint Catherine's for 3 years now. I love this school!…read moreWhile academic excellence is of great importance, the teachers also care a great deal and work to build character in students, helping them become better individuals. There is zero tolerance for bullying. Students are well behaved. There is a wide range of after school extra curricular activities. For example: dance, ukulele, keyboard and robotics and many others. I'm a working mom so the onsite after school extended daycare is very helpful. I know my child will be cared for when I'm unable to pick her up right after school due to my work schedule. The principal, teachers and PTA are very active and are constantly looking for ways to maintain and improve the high standards. I highly recommend Saint Catherine Laboure School

this school is very good has many activities for your kids to do…read more it can be a little better but I love how nice the teachers and staff are kind. It has bad aid and it doesn't help our kids get smarter

I wholeheartedly recommend Sky kids Montessori to any parent seeking a nurturing and educational…read moreenvironment for their child. My daughter had the privilege of having Ms. Shamini as her preschool teacher, and the experience was truly exceptional.Ms. Shamini possesses a genuine passion for teaching that is evident in everything she does. She showed a great interest in ensuring each child felt seen, heard, and understood. Her ability to connect with her students on an individual level is a rare gift.One of Ms. Shamini's most impressive qualities is her boundless patience. She created a safe space where children felt comfortable exploring, learning, and growing at their own pace. Her calm and gentle demeanor had a profound impact on my daughter's social and emotional development.Under Ms. Shamini's guidance, my daughter thrived. She gained confidence, developed important skills, and formed lasting bonds with her peers. We are forever grateful for the strong educational foundation Ms. Shamini helped establish.If you're looking for a daycare where your child will be valued, supported, and inspired to learn, look no further than Skykids Montessori with Ms. Shamini. Her teaching approach is a perfect blend of the Montessori philosophy and heartfelt dedication.

If only I can add more stars for this wonderful daycare! My husband found this newly opened daycare…read moreon Upward website and we went for a tour and immediately we got a good feeling for Mrs. Shayamani and needless to say we were right! She has more than 20+ of educational experiences as a Montessori teacher. We enrolled our 1yr old and right away she brought a warm, safe, welcoming atmosphere and assured that our baby will be well taken care of. She's is very caring, patient, calm and gentle. We get daily updates (nap time, food report, diaper changes, etc). You can tell how thoughtfully planned the meals and activities she makes on a daily. She provides home cook meals (breakfast & lunch) that are healthy and delicious. The pricing is unbeatable for what Mrs. Shayamini does as we looked so many day cares and are so expensive (and some don't even provide meals). We can't express how happy we have found this daycare. I wholeheartedly recommend Skykids Montessori to every parent who is looking for an amazing day care who will take well care of their little ones.