We love this school! Words truly cannot express how much South Bay Montessori has meant to our…read morefamily. Our daughter attended from age 2 to 5, and the time passed far too quickly!! Choosing South Bay Montessori was one of the best decisions we made as parents, and we feel incredibly grateful for the loving, clean and nurturing environment created by the teachers, staff, and director ( Ms. Evien ). From day one, we knew she was in exceptional hands. All the teachers ( special thanks to Ms. Luna, Ms. Heidy, and Ms. Angie ) at South Bay Montessori are truly priceless. Their love, dedication, and individualized attention helped our daughter grow not only academically but also emotionally. She gained knowledge, confidence, and independence while being surrounded by warmth and genuine care every day. As working parents, there was nothing more reassuring than knowing she was safe, happy, and well cared for every day. That peace of mind meant the world to us. The school is wonderfully organized and guided by a thoughtful educational approach that balances strong academics with kindness and support. The teachers, staff, and director go above and beyond to create a community that truly feels like an extension of family. South Bay Montessori is more than just a school -- it is a place where I see that all children are loved, respected, and encouraged to become their best selves. As our daughter graduated in 2025, saying goodbye was truly bittersweet. South Bay Montessori has played such an important role in our daughter's early years and has left a lasting impact on our family. We will always be deeply thankful for the love, guidance, and education she received at SB Montessori. South Bay Montessori will always hold a very special place in our hearts, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a truly exceptional Montessori experience.

Wonder School! My 4…read moreyear old son has been attending South Bay Montessori for a year and absolutely loves this school. In the beginning he cried for about a month and the teachers were so patient and kind to him. He loves his teachers. They hold his hand and walk with him to make him feel comfortable and safe. Now he loves it and has no problems going to school. He comes home excited telling me about his day, singing new songs, cleans up after himself, and so much more that he has learned from attending this school. The environment is very clean and inviting along with the staff. I absolutely love Mrs. Evian, the director, and Ms. Mary, the owner. They both are very friendly and greets you everyday with a "good morning" and "have a great day ". They also allow you to watch your child through the windows of the classrooms if you wanted to see your child in class or outside in the playground. I also love that the teachers take pictures of the kids throughout the day so we can view what they do daily. This is a must see school and highly recommended.

We are so happy our son started at SRP. It's such a warm and loving environment. While he has…read moretechnically has a dedicated teacher for his group he knows all the teachers and they know him. My husband says that he runs into class every day at drop off :)

We've had such a wonderful experience at here at Seaside. The teachers are incredibly caring,…read moreattentive, and truly create a warm, nurturing environment. Our son learned so much and grew in so many ways thanks to their support. It's more than just a preschool--it's a special little community. We're so grateful for all the memories and will truly miss this place!

Both my son and daughter attended Torrance Montessori School…read more My son started first, from age 3-5. Then my daughter was there from 2-3. When we moved out of the area so that my son started kindergarten, that is when we unenrolled. I really like the balance between indoor/outdoor time and also between structured/open play. There is a lot of free open play built into the day's schedule which I like because the kids get to interact with each and build friendships. At the same time, there is also structure and routine. A typical day is as follows (this is when my children were enrolled so maybe this has changed a bit, you'll have to check with the school): before 9 am is open play. Lots of Montessori style toys and activities for kids to choose from. 9-11 am is academics with children being grouped by age. Their curriculum is age appropriate for that group. 11-1 pm is lunch and open play outside. The outside has plenty of space plus a playground plus flowers/plants and other items to play with. 1-2:30 pm is nap time for those who still nap. Nap is a separate building in the back away from the kids that no longer sleep so the kids can rest undisturbed. If they no longer nap, then there is an art/craft activity, spanish class, music class and/or another learning activity for those kids. 2:30-3:30 pm is open play and a snack break. I think they also offer extended care 3:30 pm - ? but I didn't have the kids in extended care, so I am not sure about the experience. I would imagine there is more open indoor/outdoor play. The teachers there have been there for many years. They are very sweet and caring but also have rules and safety expectations. They are attentive and they tune into what they see throughout the day. They will share important information or behaviors that they pick up on from your child and they will communicate. I also would go to them for advice if I was struggling with language or behaviors at home and they often would have very helpful tips to help me work on that and it often worked. This place is a very clean!! The kids are constantly washing their hands from the first moment they walk in the door and throughout the day. This place will be an amazing environment for your children. They will make strong friendships and also will be ready for elementary school. It is run by very great teachers, and it is affordable compared to all the other Montessori type schools in the area. I know because i looked into all of them and researched and compared. I was surprised that there are not a larger or students enrolled, but i think the reason is that Torrance Montessori is not an app-based school and/or a social media school. This school functions with good old fashion phone calls/and or speaking in person. My children both had a great experience here and they still have playdates with friends that they met here. I am glad I found this school when I did.

My daughter used to attend Torrance Montessori, and my son is currently enrolled there. Before…read morethis, my daughter went to another Montessori school, but dropoffs were always difficult. She would cry almost every morning. Even though she'd tell me she had a great day and enjoyed herself, the tears never really stopped, even after more than a year. That's when I decided to look for a new school. As soon as we found Torrance Montessori, everything changed. The dropoff tears stopped, which felt like such a relief. It truly felt like we had found the right place for her. When my son turned two, we enrolled him as well. While the school follows a Montessori approach, it also has a strong academic focus, which I've really appreciated. They offer both Spanish and Mandarin, and there's even a music class on Fridays. My daughter felt confident and well prepared going into Kindergarten, and my son, who is now four, can already write his name and count to 100. I'll admit, I don't spend much time doing extra teaching at home, so it's been impressive to see how much they've learned at school. The environment is safe, clean, and nurturing. Many of the teachers have been there for years, and it shows in how much they genuinely care about the students. If you're considering it, I'd definitely recommend taking a tour and seeing it for yourself. One last thing I want to add is that tuition was very reasonable and the lowest compared to other preschools. The hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm with extended hours after.

My kid loves it here. He was scared at first, like most kids on their first days, but now he always…read morewants to go to school! The teachers are doing something right if all the students and parents are smiling.

So happy we chose this school for our daughter! What a wonderful place for a toddler to start her…read morelearning journey. The teachers are loving , intelligent and most of all, genuinely interested in teaching. Love everything about the school

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?

I absolutely love this school! My son loves his teachers and the atmosphere that this school…read morebrings. He comes home excited to tell us what he has learned throughout the day, along with the songs he loves to sing. The school is very clean and organized. I absolutely recommend this school to anyone in the area.

My child has been attending this school since July last year. The building is new which is nice but…read morethey're the most expensive in the area and charge extra for care during the school breaks. The kids also have to go to the sister school during those breaks which is inconvenient. However, we left after a lot of other negative experiences there. Over the past nine months, we've gone through three clinical directors, multiple long-time beloved staff/teachers quitting, multiple visits/violations from the California state department for reports of children not having access to water, older kids being forced to take naps and classrooms being out of ratio (aka teachers having over the limit of kids in a classroom). This is all public information and I encourage parents to review it. Today was the last straw as police were called to the school when a staff member and the director Ms Mary were yelling/arguing in front of the children. We no longer felt this was a safe place for our child and removed them immediately. Extremely disappointing and heartbreaking that this happened in front of kids. I do not recommend this school or the sister school (South Bay Montessori) because they are run by the same director.

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.

My wife and I recently enrolled our son in North Torrance preschool and infant care. The facility…read moreis in great shape, very clean and the staff is amazing. Our son absolutely loves it here! I would highly recommend this for any looking for preschool and or infant care.

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.

I am very grateful to TLE Torrance! My children love going here! The curriculum is great, the…read moreschool is always clean inside and outside, my daughter likes the food too! I love the school app on my phone. At any time I can check on my kids progress throughout the day, which includes photos. I love this! Staff- My children's teachers are warm, patient and very welcoming. Mrs. Rocio is a TOTAL rockstar! My family loves her. Other teachers such as Ms. Lilian, Ms. Ashley, Mrs. Laurette are awesome too. They all create a safe environment in which my kids thrive!!! Mrs. Brittany is soooooo awesome!!!! My daughter adores her. My family loves AND appreciates her as well. Directors- Ms. Demi is a real gem! Super on top of things as usual with a big smaile on her face!!! Ms. Aisha is absolutely AWESOME!!!!! She (and Maribelle) were so gracious and helpful recently!!!! I think the two of them so much to their caring hearts. I appreciate the two of them BIG TIME I wish this school went up to middle school. ALSO SUMMER CAMP here is amazing, my kids cannot wait to attend. During this time there are daily fun, exciting events. Thank you TLE Torrance. Sincerely, The Martin Family

My kids love going to The Learning Experience in Torrance. The teachers are caring and patient, and…read moreI feel like they really get to know each child. The classrooms are always clean and full of fun activities, and I like that they share daily updates and photos so I can see what the kids are up to. Both of my girls are happy and excited to go every day, which makes drop-off so much easier.