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Little stars Learn & Play Center

18909 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 905044.8· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2023
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About

About Little stars Learn & Play Center

Little stars Learn & Play Center is a licensed child care center in Torrance, California. The state has licensed it since February 1, 2023, for up to 37 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Jan 2023, with 2 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

InfantsMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 am to 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided. Extended care: Extended care hours for busy families
Assistance it acceptsConnection for Children, Crystal Stairs, and other state subsidy programs
Discounts10% discount off next month's tuition for referrals
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little stars Learn & Play Center has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Little stars Learn & Play Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Little stars Learn & Play Center since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
37 children
First licensed
2023
License number
#197495228
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Summary

8 visits since Jan 2023 · Last visit Aug 6, 2026

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 4, 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. Aug 6, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Jun 17, 2026Visit
  3. Mar 2, 2026Inspection
  4. Jun 17, 2024Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 1
  5. Jun 14, 2024Visit
  6. Jun 10, 2024Visit
  7. Mar 21, 2024Visit
  8. Jan 12, 2023Visit

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 Little stars Learn & Play Center

Is Little stars Learn & Play Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 1, 2023.

Does Little stars Learn & Play Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Little stars Learn & Play Center since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little stars Learn & Play Center care for?

37, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little stars Learn & Play Center's hours?

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

How much does Little stars Learn & Play Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (424) 376-8950 to ask.

What is Little stars Learn & Play Center's phone number?

(424) 376-8950.

Where is Little stars Learn & Play Center?

18909 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90504. The nearest other daycare we list is Sing in Chinese Preschool North Torrance, 0.1 miles away.

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