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.
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Hands On Fun Preschool & Infant Center is a CCLD-licensed day care and infant center at 1511 Torrance Blvd in North Torrance, serving infants through preschool-age children since 1986. With a 4.0-star Yelp rating from 33 reviews—among the most reviewed childcare centers in the Torrance 90501 ZIP code—and strong parental testimony of a warm, loving, safe environment, the center is backed by nearly 40 years of continuous community leadership. It opens at 6:00 am weekdays, supporting early-shift working parents, and offers hands-on curricula tailored to each age group, drop-off/pick-up coordination, and subsidized care approval through multiple funding programs including Crystal Stairs and LA DCFS. Families should independently verify CCLD inspection records at ccld.ca.gov and evaluate the busy-arterial location on Torrance Blvd for parking and drop-off logistics before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses a research-based curriculum with ongoing coaching to improve preschool program quality. Toddler curriculum is hands-on and tailored to toddlers' needs.
Programs & activities: Drop-off and pick-up service from school. Infant care includes holding during feedings and rocking to sleep.
What sets it apart: Open 24/7 full-time. Over 30 years in child care and preschool. Small class sizes for extra individual attention. Serves infants (6-18 weeks), toddlers, and preschoolers in the South Bay area. Approved for subsidized care through Crystal Stairs, Connections for Children, Children's Home Society, and LA Department of Children and Family Services.
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