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Hickory Tree Preschool

21720 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 905034.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,120
year first licensed
1994
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About Hickory Tree Preschool

Hickory Tree Preschool is a licensed child care center in Torrance, California. The state has licensed it since January 13, 1994, for up to 100 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $1,120 to $1,145.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Oct 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K and preschool
EnrichmentLittle Dragon's Karate, Webby Dance, Captain Kick's Soccer
Assistance it acceptsConnections For Children and Crystal Stairs
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hickory Tree Preschool lists monthly tuition from $1,120 to $1,145. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Moonjumpers (2 yrs - 3-1/2 yrs), First Child$1,145
Preschool Program, First Child$1,120
Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Preschool Program, First Child$260
registration fee$150
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Hickory Tree Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Hickory Tree Preschool since Oct 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
100 children
First licensed
1994
License number
#191604061
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits since Oct 2023 · Last visit Jul 22, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 22, 2026Visit
  2. Mar 2, 2026Inspection
  3. Sep 12, 2025Visit
  4. Sep 12, 2025Visit
  5. Feb 26, 2024Visit
  6. Oct 31, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Hickory Tree Preschool

Is Hickory Tree Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 13, 1994.

Does Hickory Tree Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Hickory Tree Preschool since Oct 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Hickory Tree Preschool care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hickory Tree Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hickory Tree Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,120 to $1,145, as it lists it.

What is Hickory Tree Preschool's phone number?

(310) 533-4830.

Where is Hickory Tree Preschool?

21720 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Abraam Preschool Academy Child Care Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).