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Best Daycares in Torrance, CA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Torrance's 70 daycares, 62 (89%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.

The local market includes 65 centers.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Torrance. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.

70
Daycares
62
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Torrance

36(51%)
26(37%)
8(11%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Torrance: 4.4 (Sample of 70).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Torrance: 5.0 (Sample of 1).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Torrance: 4.4 (Sample of 70).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Torrance

Bread of Life Christian Child Ctr. Presch (bolccc)
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bread of Life Christian Children's Center
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bread of Life Church Christian Child.ctr.(bolccc)
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cdc, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cdc, Inc. Friendship Academy Children's Center
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Lutheran Early Education Center
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Lutheran Infant-Toddler Center
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Good Shepherd Pre-School
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Harbor-Ucla Children's Development Center
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
La Primera Preschool
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Leap and Bound Academy Medical Center
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Learning Experience, The
Torrance, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Torrance?
There are 70 licensed child care providers in Torrance.
What percentage of Torrance daycares have high quality ratings?
89% of Torrance daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
What types of childcare are available in Torrance?
65 center-based providers operate in Torrance.
How do Torrance daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
Torrance daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
Is there financial help for childcare in California?
California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California

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