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The Childrens Place

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Torrance, CA

1215 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 87% of preschools in California

The Childrens Place is a Montessori school in Torrance, California, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 5 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of preschool programs in California. Enrollment has grown about 25% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 239 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
5
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1
Boys and girls
Coed · 1 girls, 4 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
239 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of preschool programs in California (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of preschool programs in California.
    • Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.

    Students by survey year

    4’11–123’13–1421’15–162’17–185’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K5

    Student body

    White60%
    Asian20%
    Two or more races20%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    Questions about The Childrens Place

    What grades does The Childrens Place serve?

    The Childrens Place serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend The Childrens Place?

    About 5 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Childrens Place?

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