Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Torrance. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Full Ranking Detail
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Ascension Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center is a faith-based, CCLD-licensed center in Torrance's South Bay serving ages 2–6 since 1986 (license #191601364, capacity 66). With extended hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday–Friday and bilingual English/Spanish staff, it supports working families seeking a Christ-centered developmental environment. The curriculum integrates faith foundations with Zaner-Bloser Handwriting, field trips, music, and weekly chapel, supplementing the spiritual education families provide at home. Parents on Yelp consistently praise warmth and staff dedication across multi-year tenures. A single Type A citation from September 2023 merits review with CCLD before enrollment, and families seeking secular-only programming should clarify the faith integration beforehand.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based Christian preschool emphasizing a developmental atmosphere where children recognize themselves as unique individuals created and loved by God, in a loving Christian environment with staff trained in early childhood education.
Programs & activities: Kindergarten Readiness, Social Emotional Learning, Music & Movement, Gardening, Chapel, and an optional Webby Dance Program (additional fee).
What sets it apart: Serves ages 2-6; open 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday with year-round enrollment; operating since 1986 in Torrance, CA (South Bay). Tours by appointment.
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