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Southwood Pre-School

22422 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 905055.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
156
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
1993
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About

About Southwood Pre-School

Southwood Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Torrance, California. The state has licensed it since September 12, 1993, for up to 156 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Feb 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
156 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-5
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentWebby Dance, Little Click Club
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: 2-year-olds: Focus on physical and emotional needs, potty training
MoreFounded 1969
Licensed capacity156 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Southwood Pre-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).

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 Southwood Pre-School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Southwood Pre-School since Feb 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
156 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#191602265
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits since Feb 2022 · Last visit Apr 27, 2026

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. Apr 27, 2026Visit
  2. Apr 8, 2026Inspection
  3. Sep 25, 2025Visit
  4. Sep 11, 2025Visit
  5. Mar 6, 2025Inspection
  6. May 25, 2023Inspection
  7. Feb 28, 2022Visit

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 Southwood Pre-School

Is Southwood Pre-School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 12, 1993.

Does Southwood Pre-School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Southwood Pre-School since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Southwood Pre-School care for?

156, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Southwood Pre-School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Southwood Pre-School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 540-9084 to ask.

What is Southwood Pre-School's phone number?

(310) 540-9084.

Where is Southwood Pre-School?

22422 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505. The nearest other daycare we list is Redondo Beach Montessori School, under 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).