My daughter attends Seaside Ranchos Preschool and we love it. The class sizes are 6-8 kids, the teachers are warm and loving and my daughter doesn't even look back when I drop her off every morning. They have different topics they cover on a weekly basis and events held throughout the year that engage the parents which makes it fun. They use the ClassDojo app to share updates and photos which is really nice. 5 stars! read more

We are so happy our son started at SRP. It's such a warm and loving environment. While he has technically has a dedicated teacher for his group he knows all the teachers and they know him. My husband says that he runs into class every day at drop off :) read more

We've had such a wonderful experience at here at Seaside. The teachers are incredibly caring, attentive, and truly create a warm, nurturing environment. Our son learned so much and grew in so many ways thanks to their support. It's more than just a preschool--it's a special little community. We're so grateful for all the memories and will truly miss this place! read more

I love this preschool and my child doesn't want to leave! All the teachers are just fantastic, which is pretty rare to say, that every teacher is excellent. My child learned so much from social skills to making up fun games to writing her name and recognizing shapes and colors. I highly recommend this preschool to anyone searching for a wonderful community of students, parents and teachers. read more

We have had a fantastic experience at Seaside Ranchos. Our daughter has grown so much in such a loving and caring environment. Every experience we have had with every teacher has been excellent. We moved to the South Bay without really knowing anyone, and at Seaside Ranchos, we found a caring and open community for our daughter and even for ourselves. Mrs. Musick, Ms. Z, Ms. Araceli, Ms. Bris, Ms. Jill, Ms. Marilyn... everyone is fantastic. Highly recommend SRP. read more

This school has been the best thing for both of my daughters. The 4 teachers here are excellent. My daughters are excited to go to school each day, they have learned so much and have gained a self confidence they didn't have before. I would recommend this school over and over to anyone. They keep everything clean and sanitized, are very personable and trustworthy. They also plan field trips, snow days and other non school day events which the whole family can participate in. My third child will definitely be going here. We love Seaside Ranchos Preschool! read more

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have found SRP. My daughter never let anyone, including her grandparents, watch her alone but she LOVES coming to SRP. The teachers are fantastic, very caring, and attentive. My 2 year old screams from excitement every time we drive up to the school. THANK YOU Mrs. Musick and Mrs. Z! read more

Sarah Musick is the best teacher/director. She is overall the most helpful, knowledgeable, and the sweetest lady. She is very welcoming and truly cares about each and every child. She is by far my favorite and will no doubt never find another like her. I feel so thankful my child was under her care and know that this school is amazing with her around. read more

A wonderful preschool at an affordable rate! Both my kids went here. Nicely tucked behind the church, it feels very private and secure. The layout inside is really nice and I love that the parents get to be involved. read more

Seaside Ranchos Preschool - On their first day... - Preschools Near Me - Torrance, California

Our experience the past yr has been great! We absolutely love the teachers, who truly care about our little boy. We were actually wait listed at a cheaper local co-op that is popular, but after comparing the two, Seaside is way better and we chose not to leave once we got a call from the other school. Seaside Co-Op is a nice balance of academic and social development. This is a co-op, so a parent or family member works at the school about 3x a month. It has been wonderful getting to be involved in the school process (though I don't have to teach) and seeing him develop friends. Because it's a co-op, it's much more affordable than "drop-off" preschools. Great school. We love it! Oh, and our little boy was not potty trained by 3 (yes, we were "behind")....didn't matter, no potty training required. Yay! :) read more

We love Seaside Co-op! It's such a pleasure to work closely with the kids, make friends with other parents, and have such wonderful teachers to nurture our kids. My son has been going to Seaside for 2 years and will be in pre-K in the fall. I am really happy with this school. We're looking forward to another fun preschool year with memorable events, including Trunk or Treat, the Christmas potluck party, Easter Egg Hunt, field trips to the Fire Station and the Greg and Steve Concert, and of course Graduation! read more

Both of my children attended Seaside. I wanted to find a co-op preschool & this was the best choice around IMO. I liked being able to share the first school experience with my children. Also the Pre-K program is amazing. I have no doubts that my children are more than ready for kindergarten after attending Seaside. read more

Seaside Ranchos Preschool - Preschools Near Me - Torrance, California

Seaside Parent Participation Preschool is like family to us :) My son has spent the last 3 years with Mrs Lacroix and Mrs Atkins who are such caring and amazing teachers!! We knew he was in good hands from the first day we toured the school, he was smiling and wanted to join in with the class...and now he doesn't want to leave. At the time this was great to see as he had not had anyone else look after him other than myself and my husband. Being parent participation school, we have had the opportunity to not only see our son learn and grow, we have also gotten to know other wonderful kids and parents. We are looking forward to sending our daughter to the school too. read more

This is our fourth preschool in 3 years, and by far the best. The teachers are so caring, and the parent board members are so great. The school in general is just to effortlessly and amazingly organized. The ability to be in the classroom (once every two weeks or so) and see my little one learn and socialize and grow is priceless, and something that I will miss so much when she goes to kindergarten. I cannot recommend this school enough, both for the child and the parents. read more

I can't say enough good things about this preschool. My youngest daughter attended Seaside for 2 years and we absolutely loved the experience. Seaside has wonderful, caring teachers that provide a warm/loving enviornent. I highly recommend Seaside! read more

Wow!!! It sounds like parents are trying to bash others on this site. (very mature) I thought this was for reviews. My review is this... Stay away from this school if you are looking for caring teachers who will provide a loving learning environment for your children. This school does not academically teach, nor is its values what a preschool's should be when handling our little ones. I recommend looking at other real schools instead of this nursery. read more

We have been very happy with our experience at Seaside Co-op Preschool. In 2 years here, our son has come so far both socially and academically. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school and the teachers. They are so nurturing and caring; my son couldn't wait to come every morning just to see them. Because of the nature of a co-op, we have gotten to know the students, the parents, and the teachers so well. We feel lucky to have found this preschool family! read more

After 4 years at Seaside (my eldest son and my youngest son have both attended) I can really say - we love this school! After looking at so many pre-schools for my first-born that resembled orphanages I can recommend (if you don't need daycare/full-time) that co-op schools are the BEST choice for kids. It's a clean, happy, cheerful environment where all the moms (or dads, grandmas, etc) participate and give the best attention and care to the school. You KNOW what's going on with your children. And the kids LOVE mommy (or daddy or grandma) going to school with them on their designated workdays! Seaside is very affordable in comparison to non-co-op schools (although a little more than other co-ops in Torrance) and worth every penny. My boys loved going to Seaside. The teachers are wonderful - caring and compassionate but also give the children the loving guidance/discipline they need. Mrs. Atkins actually put a stop to my "rambunctious" eldest son's terrible habit of hitting other children (he was actually kicked out of his previous school). And she did it without ever saying a harsh word, it was just her firm but gentle authority that commanded respect from him. My little one loves his teacher "Mrs. Ma-Croy" (actually Mrs. Lacroix) and he asked for her all summer. So you know it's a good school when the kids WANT to go back! read more

My older daughter is about to start her third and last year at Seaside Co-op (she started when she was 2) and we love this school. I wanted a parent participation school because I wanted to be able to see her and her classmates in action (when it's my day to work in the school), and know that when I wasn't there, it would be other moms and dads (in addition to the teachers, of course) who would be there. I picked this school over others that we considered in Redondo and Palos Verdes because I felt we clicked the best with the Seaside teachers. Mrs. Lacroix and Mrs. Atkins are awesome, loving, skilled teachers who are very good at wrangling a group of 24 kids in patient and encouraging ways, and getting them ready for kindergarten with letters, shapes, colors, etc. As my older daughter heads to kindergarten a year from now, my younger daughter will start at Seaside, and I'm sure she'll have just as much fun as her big sister. Children are not required to be potty-trained before they start here; this was a good thing for us. The extra work required of the parent in the parent-participation model is not overwhelming, IMHO; last year with my daughter attending 4 days/week, I normally had 3 workdays per month, plus my extra "chairmanship" monthly task (each family has one). I enjoy how the workdays keep me so connected to the daily life of the school. Thank you Seaside folks for giving my daughter such a positive preschool experience! read more

Seaside Co-op is a wonderful preschool. We were a part of the school for the past two years and we have so many great memories. Working at the school gives you a great opportunity to get to know the kids, teachers, and other parents. It was a lot of fun and we are going to miss this community. Best of all, the teachers are fantastic. They are genuine, caring, and great role models for the kids. If you're even a little interested, take a tour and get on the waitlist early because this little co-op is getting popular! read more

Both of my kids went to Seaside Co-op years ago, and I later became a teacher/director there as well. Seaside was a beautiful place to work, not just because I loved working with kids, but because of the close knit community that is created each year. Families work side by side with the teachers to learn and grow together. Although I don't work there anymore, not a day passes where I am not thankful for the families and friends I met and made, and for the impact working there has made on my life. Seaside is an amazing place for young families who want to be hands on with their child's early education. I would recommend it to any family I know. read more

The teachers and parents are amazing. They have really helped bring our daughter out of her shell. It's a nice mix of crafts, social activities and learning. We plan on having our son attend when he is old enough. read more

This school is a hidden gem! This waa rhe best thing to ever happen to me and my child. My daughter had never attended any school before Seaside and has blossomed into a more outgoing little girl since attending Seaside! The teachers are kind and ABSOLUTELY amazing! They have made my daughter's foundation for school a great one! I would recommend this school to ANYONE who's lookong to take part on their childs education! I wish she could continue their but she's too old! Great school! read more

We are in our second year with seaside co op, and our daughter is extatic. The teachers are so wonderful I couldn't ask for anyone better to help our daughter grow and learn. They are patient and understanding and full of love for each and every child. It's quite spectacular to watch! I can't wait for our youngest to start next year! read more

Don't be fooled by people who have one Yelp review and don't have the guts to use their real names in reviews!!! If I could give 6 stars I would. Our son loved Seaside and we had an incredible experience with the all of the teachers. Not only did they foster a caring and loving family like environment in the classroom but they continued to reach out after our son left the school. We loved the fact that we could be a part of our sons learning process and then use those techniques to reinforce the learning process at home. And because the families participate in the process most everyone takes a "it takes a village" attitude which can certainly be helpful to parents nervous about sending their little ones to preschool. read more

This will be my 3rd year at Seaside & I am so fortunate to have found this preschool! My daughter went for a year and my son is going into his 2nd year and we love it. The 2 teachers are amazing, so gentle and kind with our kids, one of them having been there 12+ years! It is a small preschool, and it's nice because you form a preschool family. It is a co op, and parents have designated work days in the preschool each month. It's a wonderful experience to be a part of your child's preschool years. The parents form a little preschool family, you could call it after working in the classroom and watching the children all progress together. It is very neat at the end of the year to see the changes each child has gone thru and to be a small part of it all. My son who is my 2nd child I've put in Seaside was only 2 1/2 when I put him in Seaside but he really grew so much, and as nervous as I was each day just because of his age and him being one of the youngest, the teachers were wonderful at re-assuring me that he is doing amazing. I even had other parents come to me on several occasions to compliment my son in how he has really come out of his shell, and enjoying preschool. That was huge for me. On the days I wasn't working in the classroom, I had other parents along with the teachers that have all my trust, watching him, teaching him and helping him grow. I'm looking forward to another 2 years at Seaside and couldn't be happier with our choice of a preschool experience and education for our kids! read more

Seaside Parent Participation Nursery School (Seaside Co-Op). Has been an amazing experience for my son! The teachers care so deeply for each child. It is a welcoming and safe environment. Also, by participating, parents get to have a unique hands-on experience in their child's learning. I'm so excited for my youngest to start in the fall! read more

This upcoming school year will be our 3rd year with Seaside. We are thrilled with the preschool experience our son is receiving. The teachers are highly educated and provide a structured curriculum that is preparing our son for success in kindergarten. The teachers work tirelessly to also provide such wonderful fun events and field trips for the whole family. When you enroll with Seaside you become part of a community that creates lifelong friendships for you and your child!! read more

Both of my kids attended Seaside Parent Participation Preschool. We have been involved with the school for the past four years and it was the most AMAZING experience! It is perfect for those families that want to be involved with their kids preschool experience. We have made friends with other families that will last a lifetime. Also, the teachers are amazing! My son was well prepared for kindergarten, and my daughter is too prepared for TK :0) it is a smaller school, with only about 12 kids per class, but that is exactly what we wanted. Previously we attended a large impersonal preschool in Palos Verdes, which we left, because we wanted a place where our kids were not a number but rather a person. Seaside Preschool is a warm place and a perfect preschool for those families willing to make the time to be involved! Thank you Seaside for a great experience! read more

Love, love, love Seaside Co Op!!! Everyone is so nice and the teachers are so sweet and caring! I love the family feel in the sense that everyone is close; teachers, students and parents. Everyone knows eachother and we all care for eachothers kids as our own. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a safe, fun, and interactive preschool. Watching my son break out of his shell and make friends while learning and having fun was the greatest thing to be apart of, and I will definitely be sending my daughter there when she's old enough. read more

I choose Seaside b/c I wanted my children to attend a fun preschool that would properly prepare them for Kindergarten (socially and academically). This school provides learning in the key areas of writing, recognizing patterns, math, phonics, cutting, rhyming words and etc. After both of my boys attended Seaside, they did transition well to the Kindergarden curriculum beyond my expectations. The work involved in a co-op really paid off. read more

My daughter just finished her school year with Seaside. It was just what I was looking for in a school. The school is very welcoming. Because it involves parent participation you really get to know the other kids and parents. The kids learned songs, had a routine, and built lasting friendships. The teachers are amazing with the kids. I am very happy with the school and will be sending my Avondale child there in a couple of years. read more