How many licensed daycares are in Torrance?

There are 96 licensed daycare facilities in Torrance, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Torrance?

Torrance has 38 Child Care Center, 33 Family Child Care Home, 13 Child Care - Infant Center, 8 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 4 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Torrance rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 80% of facilities in Torrance have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Torrance?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Torrance charge approximately $1,113/month for infants, $956/month for toddlers, and $974/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,231/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Torrance

Torrance has 96 licensed daycare facilities, a solid range of options within Los Angeles County. The majority are Child Care Centers (38), followed by 33 Family Child Care Homes, 13 Child Care - Infant Centers, 8 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 4 School Age Child Care Centers.

96 facilities

80% clean

44 avg cap.

4,181

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

18 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Torrance

The average facility capacity is 44 children, and 80% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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