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South Bay Montessori School

23104 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 905054.5· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$220
year first licensed
2016
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About South Bay Montessori School

South Bay Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Torrance, California. The state has licensed it since August 8, 2016, for up to 180 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with drop-in / hourly care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $220 to $1,695.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since May 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months through 6 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 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

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months through 6 years
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

South Bay Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $220 to $1,695. 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
AFTERNOONS (3:00 – 6:00)$220
PRESCHOOL | 5 FULL DAYS$1,495
TODDLER | 5 FULL DAYS$1,695
Annual Student Registration Fee$300
K1 Montessori Program Registration Fee$550
OCCASIONAL DAYCARE$15 an hour
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 South Bay Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to South Bay Montessori School since May 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
180 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#197492845
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Summary

6 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Apr 7, 2026

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

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  1. Apr 7, 2026Inspection
  2. Feb 3, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Mar 6, 2025Inspection
  4. Mar 14, 2023Inspection
  5. Aug 18, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. May 9, 2022Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0

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 South Bay Montessori School

Is South Bay Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 8, 2016.

Does South Bay Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to South Bay Montessori School since May 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can South Bay Montessori School care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are South Bay Montessori School's hours?

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

How much does South Bay Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $220 to $1,695, as it lists it.

What is South Bay Montessori School's phone number?

(310) 375-5570.

Where is South Bay Montessori School?

23104 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505. The nearest other daycare we list is La Primera Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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