There’s no denying that an early education can be a great way to jumpstart your child’s development, but with so many choices in the South Bay area, picking a great preschool can be challenging. Everyone wants the best support for their children, but different schools will fit the different needs of all kinds of families.
Does your child learn best through teacher guided activities or are you aiming for a preschool that focuses more on building life skills through play? Are you looking for a Montessori preschool? You might be looking for a school where you can participate in a tight knit educator-parent relationship or a curriculum that sets the foundation for your preschooler’s trust in educators as a whole. Maybe you want a school that aligns with your religious beliefs or perhaps your child has more advanced needs than some schools are equipped to provide?
Balancing all these factors when picking the perfect South Bay school for your little one sometimes feels like an overwhelming task. To make things a little easier for all the moms and dads out there, we’ve broken down a list of all the preschools that we’ve seen recommended in our Local Anchor group on Facebook over the years. Please keep in mind that the following lists are purely to make your research easier. We do not endorse any of these schools and are simply providing you with easy to use compilations of contact information. It’s important to check out any school you might be considering over the phone and in person whenever possible. Here’s a handy Checklist to Choosing a Preschool for Your Child to get you started.
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Guide to South Bay Preschools
El Segundo Preschools
Beach Babies
6 Weeks – 5 ½ Years
2161 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (310) 322-8900
2270 E El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322-8902
2364 Alaska Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245
St Michael’s Children’s Center
6 Weeks – 5 Years
361 Richmond St, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322-7522
Eagles’ Nest Preschool
3 and 4 year old students.*
*The children must have their 3rd or 4th birthday before December 2nd to enroll in the current school year.
641 Sheldon St, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 615-2650 ext. 209
La Marina Preschool and Kindergarten Academy
6 Weeks – 5 Years
301 W Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322-0807
Beach Cities Montessori
2 Years – 5 Years
2233 E. El Segundo Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245
(424) 360-0166
St Anthony’s Preschool
3 Years – 5 Years, fully potty-trained children
205 Lomita St, El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 322-4218 ext. 329
Manhattan Beach Preschools
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Manhattan Beach Preschool
2 Years – 5 Years
1431 15th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-7655
South Bay Family Tree
Closed until further notice
1600 Pacific Ave. #50 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 376 6211
CHALK Preschool Manhattan Beach
2 Years – 6 Years
AGES 16-24 MONTHS OLD Mommy & Me
2926, 1114 22nd St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-1700
Journey of Faith Church
Ages 6 weeks–5 years
1243 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 372-4641
Creative Kids Preschool
1203 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-6540
Der Kinder Garden Preschools
1843 10th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-3838
del Sol School
Ages 3 years –6 years
1700 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 376-1223
Circle of Love
2 1/2 year olds through Transitional Kindergarten
1100 N Poinsettia Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5653
Manhattan Academy
6 weeks – 5th Grade
1740 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 374-1804
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
2 years to 5 years of age
1340 11th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 379-7413
Beach Babies Manhattan Beach
6 Weeks – 5 ½ Years
1775 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 376-9533
540 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-4622
Shalem Early Childhood Learning Community
1829 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(914) 224-5882
Hermosa Beach Preschools
O K Corral Child Care Center
739 Longfellow Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 376-7088
Ocean View Academy
2 years to 5 years of age
1063 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 372-3399
Redondo Beach Preschools
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Lincoln Childrens Center
2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8647
Alta Vista Child Development Center
815 Knob Hill Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 316-6956
Tulita Child Development Center
1520 S Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 798-8648
Growing Garden Preschool
Infants through Kindergarten
2108 Vail Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
Sand Tot’s Nursery School
Must be 2 years old by September 1 – 5 years
2227 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 370-4300
The Village Children’s Center at Riviera United Methodist Church
Child will be 2 by August 31
375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(424) 452-6066
Leap and Bound Academy Preschool – Redondo Beach
Ages 2 – 5 (Kindergarten)
601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 543-7650
St James Catholic Preschool
The classes are for potty-trained children who are 2 ½ to 5 years old. Pre-K applicants must be four years old by September 1st to be eligible for our Pre-K program, but not 5 years old by September 1st.
126 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 376-5550
Tuvia School of Temple Menorah
Ages 2 – Kindergarten
1101 Camino Real
Redondo Beach, CA. 90277
(310) 316-8997
Valor Christian Academy
Infant – Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten – 8th Grade
525 Earle Ln, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-5181
Peninsula Montessori School
Toddler 18 – 30 months to Pre-Primary 2 ½ – 5 years
907 Knob Hill Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-9742
Riviera Hall Lutheran School
Children 3 to 5 years old and potty trained
330 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 375-5528
Nest Community School
Children 6 months to 5 years old
3010 Blaisdell Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 406-4679
Torrance Preschools
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La Primera North Preschool
2 Years old by September
22902 Ocean Ave, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-2229
Southwood Preschool
Ages 2 – 5
22422 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 540-9084
Tutor Time of Torrance
2850 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 539-4890
Noah’s Ark Preschool & Extended Program
17661 Yukon Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 327-3083
Torrance Tykes Preschool
Child must be 3 years old by December 1st
17800 Van Ness Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 972-6490
Leap & Bound Academy Preschool – Torrance
22410 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 543-7650
Leap & Bound Academy Preschool – Torrance – Walteria
23805 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 543-7650
First Lutheran School
2900 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 320-9920
The Children’s Place Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Michelle’s Montessori
3823 187th St, Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 225-6705
Playhouse Preschool Kindergarten
18213 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Seaside Ranchos Preschool
4565 Sharynne Lane, Torrance, Ca
310-921-8750
Village Park Montessori School & Infant Care
4240 Artesia Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504
(310)-362-3862
Palos Verdes Preschools
Portuguese Bend Nursery School
Beach School Trail, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-4788
Rolling Hills Covenant Church Preschool
2222 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
(310) 519-9406
Town and Country Nursery School
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
(310) 375-2829
The David Preschool
5721 Crestridge Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-7725
Palos Verdes Montessori Academy
28451 Indian Peak Rd, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-2405
Discovery World Early Education Center
Located in: Promenade On The Peninsula
550 Deep Valley Dr #217, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 265-6650
Peninsula Montessori School
Located in: Golden Cove Center
31100 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-3099
Palos Verdes Hills Nursery Preschool
Located: 6 Lariat Lane Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 377-8839
Rolling Hills Estates Preschools
New Horizons Child Development Center
26945 Rolling Hills Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349
Rolling Hills United Methodist Church Preschool
26438 Crenshaw Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 377-6771
Rolling Hills Covenant Church
2222 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hls, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
(310) 519-9406
Palos Verdes Hills Nursery Preschool
Located: 6 Lariat Lane Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Phone: (310) 377-8839
Lomita Preschools
Brighter Beginnings Learning
2332 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-7526
LePort Montessori Lomita
2342 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 341-7488
The Learning Tree Preschool
2157 245th St, Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 539-3991
Future Stars Lomita
2320 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita CA 90717
(310) 530-0256
Hawthorne Preschools
Bloom Preschool
13560 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
