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South Bay Montessori School

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

23104 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505

Visit website ↗(310) 375-5570Directions ↗Licensed for 180
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
3/6/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

South Bay Montessori is a private, independent school serving children aged 18 months through 6 years with a Montessori educational framework. The school is dedicated to providing an enriching environment where each child is encouraged to grow academically, emotionally, and socially through a dynamic partnership of child, parent, and teacher.

Philosophy
South Bay Montessori is dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to grow to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially. Through the dynamic partnership of child, parent, and teacher, a consistent Montessori framework for learning is established, offering 'An Education for Life.' Every child is respected as an individual and valued as part of the community. They learn respect for themselves, others, and their environment. Children are encouraged to be independent, self-motivated, and responsible as they discover who they are and who they want to become.
Ages served
18 months through 6 years

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