Our teachers are a fun, loving group with a passion for children! They have a great understanding of the needs and expectations of the children in their classrooms.
Most of our teachers have been with KinderCare for several years; making them very knowledgeable.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Greenwood Avenue KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Welcome to Kindercare, Torrance! Our center is in a quiet neighborhood, adjacent to a public park. It is a very child friendly, and safe area. We have five different classrooms: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, and a Learning Adventures classroom.
- Our building can be found inside of Greenwood park. We have our own parking lot adjacent to the classrooms. Our office is open to the public, but the classrooms are enclosed with a gate that features a security keypad entry. All of our teachers are CPR and First Aid certified in infancy through adulthood.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
- CCSF
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Greenwood Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for Greenwood Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Greenwood Avenue KinderCare located?
Greenwood Avenue KinderCare is located in the Madrona neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Madrona.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Greenwood Avenue KinderCare is Branch Of Hope (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Childrens Place Montessori (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Childrens Place Montessori ![The Childrens Place Montessori Photo - Montessori Math helps young students understand complex ideas with concrete materials, and learn to love learning!]( "The Childrens Place Montessori Photo - Montessori Math helps young students understand complex ideas with concrete materials, and learn to love learning!")
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Tuition listed
The Childrens Place School
Montessori School
1625 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 782-9634
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 782-9634
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students
2900 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Nativity School
(Catholic)
2371 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5387
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5387
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Ambassador Christian School ![Ambassador Christian School Photo]( "Ambassador Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Bldg B
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 356-0950
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 356-0950
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ambassador High School
(Christian)
2300 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 356-0950
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 356-0950
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students
Switzer Learning Center ![Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values]( "Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values")
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Bay High School
Special Education School
4025 W 226th St
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-4556
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-4556
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Childrens Place Montessori ![The Childrens Place Montessori Photo - Montessori Math helps young students understand complex ideas with concrete materials, and learn to love learning!]( "The Childrens Place Montessori Photo - Montessori Math helps young students understand complex ideas with concrete materials, and learn to love learning!")
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Tuition listed
The Childrens Place School
Montessori School
1625 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 782-9634
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 782-9634
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students
2900 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Nativity School
(Catholic)
2371 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5387
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5387
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Childrens Place Montessori ![The Childrens Place Montessori Photo - Montessori Math helps young students understand complex ideas with concrete materials, and learn to love learning!]( "The Childrens Place Montessori Photo - Montessori Math helps young students understand complex ideas with concrete materials, and learn to love learning!")
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Tuition listed
21720 Madrona Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4830
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4830
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Tuition listed
Pacific Explorer Montessori
Montessori School
22504 Eriel Ave
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-8070
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-8070
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 13 students
2747 Cabrillo Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5358
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5358
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Bread Of Life Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
2780 Lomita Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 602-0185
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 602-0185
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 8 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fern Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Southern California Roc
Vocational School
2300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 224-4289
0.6 miles
Gr: 10-12
Madrona Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Torrance High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,879 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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