Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care is a full service child care center/preschool that focuses on both Montessori & Preschool approaches.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care was established in 2019 by a team of individuals who really believe in the Montessori curriculum as well as the development of each and every child. Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care is located in the South Bay area and borders the cities of Torrance, Redondo Beach, Carson, Gardena, and Palos Verdes. Tours are available Monday-Friday by appointment. Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care are proud members of NAEYC and NCCA.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care offer?
Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care offers 1 interscholastic sports: Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care?
The application deadline for Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care located?
Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care is located in the Northwest Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Northwest Torrance.
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18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
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18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
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Miles
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18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
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Location
Miles
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18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
Crenshaw Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
18909 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
North Torrance Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 21 students
Children First Cdc Inc
Daycare / Preschool
4415 W 165th St
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 371-3265
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 371-3265
1.4 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students
Academy Of The Arts
(Jewish)
2108 Vail Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 77 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gardena Academy
Montessori School
16219 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saniku East-west Language School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
16110 La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
2.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 78 students
Bishop Montgomery High School
(Catholic)
5430 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-2021
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 540-2021
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,105 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
Academy Of The Arts
(Jewish)
2108 Vail Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 77 students
3846 Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Tuition listed
South Bay Christian School ![South Bay Christian School Photo]( "South Bay Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4400 Del Amo Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-6215
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-6215
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valor Christian Academy ![Valor Christian Academy Photo - Our mission at Valor Christian Academy is to provide each student with an uncompromising Christian education devoted to academic excellence in a family-friendly, safe, and nurturing environment.]( "Valor Christian Academy Photo - Our mission at Valor Christian Academy is to provide each student with an uncompromising Christian education devoted to academic excellence in a family-friendly, safe, and nurturing environment.")
(Christian)
525 Earle Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-5181
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-5181
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 303 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
Crenshaw Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
18909 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-8739
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
North Torrance Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 21 students
3846 Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Tuition listed
South Bay Christian School ![South Bay Christian School Photo]( "South Bay Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4400 Del Amo Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-6215
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 370-6215
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Edison Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 West 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Yukon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Evelyn Carr Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3404 West 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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