Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Greenwood Avenue KinderCare
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Greenwood Avenue KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students
Montessori School
1625 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 782-9634
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2900 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Calvinist
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 283 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2371 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5387
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Calvinist
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Bldg B
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 356-0950
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students
Christian
2300 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 356-0950
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students
Special Education School
4025 W 226th St
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-4556
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students
Montessori School
1625 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 782-9634
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
2900 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Calvinist
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 283 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2371 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5387
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
21720 Madrona Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4830
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 13 students
Montessori School
22504 Eriel Ave
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-8070
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
2747 Cabrillo Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5358
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
2780 Lomita Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 602-0185
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(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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