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Playhouse School

18213 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CA 905044.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
1993
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About

About Playhouse School

Playhouse School is a licensed child care center in Torrance, California. The state has licensed it since October 25, 1993, for up to 90 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Oct 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 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: “Monday–Friday, 7 AM–6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentTap, pre-ballet, creative movement
StaffCredentialed/degreed teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training support
MoreFounded 1972
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Playhouse School 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).

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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 Playhouse School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Playhouse School since Oct 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
90 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#191602180
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Summary

5 visits since Oct 2022 · Last visit Dec 23, 2024

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, 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. Dec 23, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Oct 12, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Oct 10, 2023Inspection
  4. Aug 11, 2023Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  5. Oct 17, 2022Inspection

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 Playhouse School

Is Playhouse School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 25, 1993.

Does Playhouse School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Playhouse School since Oct 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Playhouse School care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Playhouse School's hours?

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

How much does Playhouse School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 371-1231 to ask.

What is Playhouse School's phone number?

(310) 371-1231.

Where is Playhouse School?

18213 Prairie Avenue, Torrance, CA 90504. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori of Torrance Preschool, 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).