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Pacific Explorer Montessori

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Montessori
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

22504 Eriel Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 1/17/2025 (2 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Pacific Explorer Montessori is a newly remodeled Montessori school located in Torrance that practices Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy to nurture children's natural love for learning. The school provides an enriched environment with over 300 Montessori activities and hands-on experiences to foster independence and personal excellence.

Philosophy
The innovative philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori that nurtures the child's natural love for learning. Intellectual and character development occurs in an enriched environment where ample opportunities are provided to explore and experience.
Ages served
Children under and over 4 years old
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Morning Extended Care 7:30-8:30 am, Half Day Session 8:30 am-12:00 pm, Full Day Session 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Evening Extended Care 3:30-6:00 pm. Flexible scheduling available: 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week.
Outdoor
Spacious playground on campus

Programs

  • •Montessori curriculum with hands-on activities
  • •Extended care sessions (morning and evening)

Highlights

  • ✓Over 300 Montessori activities to foster learning
  • ✓Newly remodeled facility with spacious classrooms
  • ✓Staff are background checked and certified in First Aid and CPR
  • ✓Flexible scheduling options for full or half days

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