Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Harbor-UCLA KinderCare
About the School
- At Harbor UCLA Children's Center, you will experience quality care and feel the genuine love that we have for all our students.
- Our curriculum is engaging and fun, which is evident throughout the classrooms because our students are happy to demonstrate their gratitude towards us on a daily basis.
- Harbor UCLA Children's Center Staff will has many years of experience.
- Come meet us personally, as we want you to become a part of our family!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Harbor UCLA Children's Center WebPage. We arepleased you have come to learn more about our fabulous KinderCare programs. Take some time to explore this site, learn more about what we have to offer, and the teachers who bring such great care to the children. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have, so feel free to contact us via phone, email, or even an in-person visit sometime soon.
- Here atHarbor UCLA Children's Centerit isour number one priority to make sure that children are in a safe, clean, healthy environment. To help ensure this for parents we have daily sign-in and out procedures, strict parent/guardian identification release procedures, pin coded entrance, daily classroom observations for safe and age appropriate toys, weekly safety protocol practices, and monthly disaster drills. Plus our daily cleanliness and maintenance schedules leave nothing at all to chance for each and every child here in our center. Lucia G. Health & Safety Coordinator
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- CCSF
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Harbor-UCLA KinderCare?
The application deadline for Harbor-UCLA KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Harbor-UCLA KinderCare is Hemingway Park (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Philomena Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-9 | 22 students
Alternative School
700 E GARDENA BLVD
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 538-0018
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students
Avg. class size: 31 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
21832 Main Street
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-4827
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
2747 Cabrillo Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5358
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Alternative School
20715 Avalon Blvd # 360
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Calvinist
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-9 | 22 students
Alternative School
700 E GARDENA BLVD
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 538-0018
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Calvinist
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Distance: 1.9 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: 2.0 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: 2.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students
Christian
2300 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 356-0950
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-9 | 22 students
Alternative School
700 E GARDENA BLVD
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 538-0018
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students
Avg. class size: 31 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
21832 Main Street
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-4827
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Calvinist
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 283 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2371 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5387
Distance: 1.9 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: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students
Avg. class size: 31 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
21832 Main Street
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 835-4827
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
2747 Cabrillo Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-5358
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Alternative School
20715 Avalon Blvd # 360
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 13 students
Montessori School
22504 Eriel Ave
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-8070
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Halldale Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21514 Halldale Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3100
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Stephen M. White Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22102 South Figueroa St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 783-4900
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Van Deene Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
826 West Javelin St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-8680
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 320-8680
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Meyler Street Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1123 West 223rd St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 328-3910
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 328-3910
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Caroldale Learning Community
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22424 Caroldale Ave.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 320-8570
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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