Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Crenshaw Children's Center
About the School
- With combined experience of over 50 years, the staff at Crenshaw Children's Center is dedicated to providing the best day care possible while maintaining the most affordable rates.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2013
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Crenshaw Children's Center?
The application deadline for Crenshaw Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Crenshaw Children's Center located?
Crenshaw Children's Center is located in the Northwest Torrance neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Northwest Torrance.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Crenshaw Children's Center is Switzer Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Playhouse School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Torrance Preschool (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
18015 Prairie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Calvinist
2370 W Carson St Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-6999
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students
Montessori School
16219 S Western Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4850
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-10 | 78 students
Specialized Curriculum (Seventh Day Adventist)
16110 La Salle Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(340) 532-3770
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1473 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-6863
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students
Catholic
3846 Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
2806 W 182nd St
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-6995
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
18015 Prairie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
1215 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-6313
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students
Catholic
3846 Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 324-8732
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 West 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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