Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Torrance, CA

Our top licensed picks in Torrance — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 25 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 25 licensed centers in Torrance, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Los Angeles Sunshine Daycare #470

Torrance, CA · 90505

Before & After School Care Capacity 120 3 years - 5 years
2

Sacramento Smart Start Academy #569

Torrance, CA · 90505

Montessori Capacity 119 6 weeks - 12 years
3

Nurturing Hearts Sacramento #568

Torrance, CA · 90504

Infant Care Capacity 115 5 years - 12 years
4

Los Angeles Kids First Academy #469

Torrance, CA · 90504

Head Start Capacity 109 2 years - 12 years
5

San Diego Generations Daycare #174

Torrance, CA · 90501

Infant Care Capacity 109 5 years - 12 years
6

Los Angeles Rainbow Learning Center #466

Torrance, CA · 90501

Family Daycare Capacity 105 0 months - 5 years
7

Long Beach Precious Moments #273

Torrance, CA · 90501

Child Care Center Capacity 93 0 months - 12 months
8

La Petite Academy Anaheim #664

Torrance, CA · 90501

Before & After School Care Capacity 92 3 years - 5 years
9

Sacramento Cloud Nine Kids #567

Torrance, CA · 90503

Before & After School Care Capacity 91 3 years - 5 years
10

Active Kids San Diego #176

Torrance, CA · 90503

Child Care Center Capacity 89 0 months - 12 months

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