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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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
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