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Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club

Lessons Canoga Park

Table tennis club in Canoga Park. Kids' camps for ages 7–15, plus private and group lessons.

Asano Taiko U.S. / LA Taiko Institute

Lessons Torrance

Japanese taiko drumming school (Asano Taiko US). Classes for kids from age 3, youth, and experienced/general players. Also shinobue and chappa.

Belmont Shore KinderCare

Daycare / early education Long Beach Ages 6 weeks to 5 years

KinderCare in Long Beach. Daycare/preschool from infants to pre-K. NAEYC accredited.

NAEYC accredited

Broadway Gymnastic School

Lessons Los Angeles

Gymnastics school in Mar Vista (West LA). Tumbling and movement classes from toddlers to youth.

California Table Tennis

Lessons Rosemead

Table tennis club in Rosemead. Youth groups for ages 5–15, beginner to elite, plus private lessons.

Cerritos KinderCare

Daycare / early education Cerritos Ages 2 months to 6 years

KinderCare in Cerritos. Daycare/preschool from infants to pre-K. NAEYC accredited.

NAEYC accredited

Colburn School Community School of Performing Arts

Lessons Los Angeles

Community school of a prestigious music conservatory in downtown LA. Piano, strings/winds, voice, ensemble, and dance. Children to youth.

Dance 1 Redondo

Lessons Redondo Beach Ages 1–17

Dance studio in Redondo Beach. 12 months to 17 years. Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary; two recitals a year.

Destination: Art

Lessons Torrance Ages By inquiry (including whether children are accepted)

Art studio and gallery in Torrance. In-person classes and workshops plus an online academy.

ena Los Angeles

Cram school Torrance Ages Preschool age to university exams

In-person LA campus of ena's international division. From early education to university entrance, with returnee and general exam prep, supplementary classes, and Eiken/TOEFL/SAT.

Fit Kids Gymnastics — Redondo Beach

Lessons Redondo Beach Ages 2–18

Gymnastics school in Redondo Beach. A preschool division for ages 2–4 plus an academy and competitive teams for ages 5–18.

Fit Kids Gymnastics — Torrance

Lessons Torrance Ages 2–18

Gymnastics school in Torrance. A preschool division for ages 2–4 plus an academy and competitive teams for ages 5–18.

Gardena JCI Kendo Dojo

Lessons Gardena Ages 6–18

Kendo dojo at GVJCI. All ages and levels. Friday sessions, $25/month. Part of the Southern California Kendo Federation.

Gardena Judo Club

Lessons Gardena Ages 5–18

Judo club inside the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI). Children (from early years) to adults. Beginner classes start in January and June.

Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Japanese Language School

Japanese-language school Gardena Ages 5–17

Japanese language school run by the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI). Children ages 5–17 (Saturdays, in person) plus an adult class (online).

KinderCare — Greenwood Avenue

Daycare / early education Torrance Ages 0–5

KinderCare in Torrance (Greenwood Ave). 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:00am–6:30pm.

From infancyExtended / evening careLunch provided

KinderCare — Harbor-UCLA

Daycare / early education Torrance Ages 0–5

KinderCare in Torrance (Harbor-UCLA). 6 weeks to 5 years, long hours 6:30am–6:00pm.

From infancyLunch provided

Manhattan Academy

Daycare / early education Manhattan Beach Ages 0–12

Montessori school in Manhattan Beach. 6 weeks through elementary, with extended care, Spanish, and various enrichment.

From infancyExtended / evening care

Meito Calligraphy（GVJCI）

Lessons Gardena Ages By inquiry

Calligraphy class at GVJCI (Meito Shodokai, GVJCI chapter). Meets the second Sunday plus the following Monday each month.

Miraleste Early Learning Academy

Daycare / early education Rancho Palos Verdes Ages 2–5

Early-learning academy of the Palos Verdes school district (PVPUSD). Social-emotional, language, motor, literacy, and math. Ages 2–4.

Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Arcadia

Lessons Arcadia

Mission: Renaissance Arcadia studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.

Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Los Angeles

Lessons Los Angeles

Mission: Renaissance Los Angeles studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.

Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes — Pasadena

Lessons Pasadena

Mission: Renaissance Pasadena studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.

MLB Youth Academy Compton

Lessons Compton

MLB-run youth baseball and softball academy (largely free programs).

Music Rhapsody

Lessons Redondo Beach Ages 0–8

Music school in Redondo Beach. Infants/toddlers through elementary: Orff, instrument lessons, and a summer music camp.

Free trial

Peninsula Montessori School - Palos Verdes Campus

Daycare / early education Rancho Palos Verdes Ages 1.5–11

Peninsula Montessori, Palos Verdes campus. 18 months through grade 5. Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm.

Extended / evening care

Peninsula Montessori School - Redondo Beach Campus

Daycare / early education Redondo Beach Ages 1.5–6

Peninsula Montessori, Redondo Beach campus. 18 months to 6 years. Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm.

Extended / evening care

Riviera Hall Lutheran Preschool

Daycare / early education Redondo Beach Ages 2–5

Christian preschool in Redondo Beach. 2.5 to 5 years, with extended care, half/full day, choice of 3/4/5 days, and summer camp.

Extended / evening care

Rolling Hills Montessori

Daycare / early education Rolling Hills Estates Ages 1.5–6

Independent Montessori in Rolling Hills Estates. 18 months to 6 years, long hours 7:30am–6:00pm. Spanish and Chinese classes too.

Extended / evening care

South Bay Aquatics — Redondo Beach

Lessons Redondo Beach Ages 0–18

Swim school in Redondo Beach. From 6 months. Indoor, year-round. First lesson free.

Free trial

South Bay Aquatics — Torrance

Lessons Torrance Ages 0–18

Swim school in Torrance. From parent-child classes at 6 months. Indoor, year-round. First lesson free; free water assessment.

Free trial

South Bay Tennis Center

Lessons Torrance

Tennis center in Torrance. Junior/PeeWee from age 4, summer camps, and tournament practice.

South East Youth Organization

Lessons Norwalk

Japanese-community youth sports organization (elementary through high school). Basketball-focused.

Tennis Anyone

Lessons Alhambra

Tennis Anyone, Alhambra location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.

Tennis Anyone

Lessons Arcadia

Tennis Anyone, Arcadia location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.

Terasaki Japanese Immersion Preschool (Japanese Institute of Sawtelle)

Daycare / early education Los Angeles Ages 2–5

Japanese-immersion preschool in West LA's Sawtelle (Sawtelle Japantown). Run by Sawtelle Japanese Institute, founded in 1925. Ages 2–5. Language, culture, etiquette, and art in Japanese.

The Learning Experience — Torrance

Daycare / early education Torrance Ages 0–6

Torrance (South Bay) campus of the nationwide chain The Learning Experience. 6 weeks to 6 years (infants to kindergarten). Long hours Mon–Fri 6:30am–6:30pm. Proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum.

From infancyExtended / evening care

Valmonte Early Learning Academy

Daycare / early education Palos Verdes Estates Ages 2–5

Early-learning academy of the Palos Verdes school district (PVPUSD). Social-emotional, language, motor, literacy, and math. Ages 2–4.

Valor Christian Academy Preschool

Daycare / early education Redondo Beach Ages 0–3

Christian preschool in Redondo Beach. 6 weeks to 3 years. California licensed.

From infancy

Venice Gakuen

Japanese-language school Los Angeles Ages 5–18

Japanese language school of the Venice Japanese Community Center (VJCC). K through grade 12, Saturday mornings. Founded 1925, native instructors, cultural activities.

Venice Kendo Club

Lessons Los Angeles Ages By inquiry

Kendo club at VJCC. Wednesday and Friday evenings. A martial art rooted in Japanese culture; summer-festival demonstrations and federation tournaments.

Venice Koshin Taiko

Lessons Los Angeles Ages 9–18

Taiko group at VJCC. Ages 9 and up, all levels. Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Performance opportunities such as the LA Marathon.

Venice Shodo Kai

Lessons Los Angeles Ages 6–18

Calligraphy circle at VJCC. Children to adults; beginners and English speakers welcome. Saturday afternoons, one-on-one instruction, $20/month.

VJCC Sumi-e

Lessons Los Angeles

Sumi-e (ink painting) class at VJCC. Beginners welcome.

Waterworks Aquatics — Torrance

Lessons Torrance Ages 2–18

Swim school in Torrance (Waterworks). From age 2.5 to adults. Primarily private/semi-private.

Westside Neighborhood School Preschool

Daycare / early education Los Angeles Ages 2–5

Private preschool in West LA (Mar Vista). Reggio-inspired, play-based, SEL. Ages 2–4.

Wonder Years Preschool

Daycare / early education Los Angeles

Preschool in the West LA / Mar Vista area (since 1989). A Japanese–English program learning beginning Japanese and English through art and music.

Yuujou Daiko（GVJCI）

Lessons Gardena Ages By inquiry

Taiko group at GVJCI. Sunday afternoons, by level (beginner to advanced). 8-week classes; held with 3 or more participants.

Asahi Gakuen — San Gabriel

Weekend Japanese school South El Monte Ages Kindergarten (youchibu) to middle school

San Gabriel campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at South El Monte High School.

Returnee (kikokushijo) support

Asahi Gakuen — Santa Monica

Weekend Japanese school Los Angeles Ages Kindergarten (youchibu) to high school

Santa Monica campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at Marina Del Rey Middle School.

Returnee (kikokushijo) support

Asahi Gakuen — Torrance

Weekend Japanese school Torrance Ages Kindergarten (youchibu) to high school

Torrance campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at South High School.

Returnee (kikokushijo) support

Tsukushi Daycare

Daycare / early education Gardena Ages 2–4

Japanese, Japanese–English bilingual care in the South Bay (Gardena/Torrance border). Ages 2–4. Learning through play, with care in Japanese.

Torrance Unified School District Preschool

Daycare / early education Torrance Ages 3–5

Public preschool of the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD). Half-day, 5 days a week for ages 3–4. State-subsidized Tykes (free with income eligibility) and tuition-based PALs. Multiple campuses across the district, including Arnold and LAUNCH.

Venice Karate Club

Lessons Los Angeles

Karate club at VJCC (JKA style). Mon/Thu from 7:00pm. VJCC membership required.

Venice Judo Club

Lessons Los Angeles

Judo club at VJCC. Ages 5 and up, teens, and adults. Tue/Fri 7:00–9:00pm.

Long Beach Japanese Language School

Japanese-language school Long Beach Ages 5–18

Japanese language school in Long Beach. Children and youth ages 5–13 plus high-school and adult classes. Japanese language and culture: conversation, reading/writing, music, and crafts. Saturdays.

Saniku East-West Language School — Torrance (Gardena venue)

Weekend Japanese school Gardena Ages Preschool (from 4y9m) to middle school G2

Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Torrance campus (held in Gardena). Preschool to middle school. Once a week (Sunday): elementary covers Bible, Japanese, kanji, math, vocabulary (no science/social studies); middle school is in-person Sunday afternoon — Bible, Japanese, math.

Saniku East-West Language School — Rolling Hills

Weekend Japanese school Rolling Hills Estates Ages Preschool (from 4y9m) to middle school G3

Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Rolling Hills campus. Preschool to middle school. Elementary meets twice a week (Tue/Thu): Bible, Japanese, math (G3–6 add science and social studies). Middle school is online plus monthly in-person: Bible, Japanese, math.

Returnee (kikokushijo) supportOnline available