Updated Nov 6, 2026 · Data from state licensing records · Methodology
Compton, CA has 69 licensed child care centers and school-age programs with 2,853 licensed seats in Kinfield's index. 18 accept infants. 15 (22%) have no citations on record, and the typical program has 2.
What inspectors cite most in Compton
Largest programs with no citations on record
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Ages | Last inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Stairs INC.- Sullivan | 90220 | 120 | Preschool | 2026-10-01 |
| Volunteers of America, Chester Head Start | 90221 | 60 | Preschool | 2025-11-25 |
| Cypress Early Head Start | 90221 | 60 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-05-15 |
| Rosecrans | 90222 | 55 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-10-26 |
| Bursch State Preschool | 90220 | 51 | Preschool | 2026-04-28 |
| Compton | 90220 | 46 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-08-19 |
| Voala Discovery Head Start | 90221 | 46 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2026-06-12 |
| Alameda HS | 90222 | 45 | Preschool | 2026-05-11 |
| Crystal Stairs INC. -Randle | 90220 | 40 | Preschool | 2026-09-24 |
| Voa-Roosevelt Head Start | 90222 | 34 | Preschool | 2024-10-02 |
| Volunteers of America, Small World Head Start | 90221 | 30 | Preschool | 2025-10-28 |
| Los Angeles Speech & Language Therapy Center INC | 90221 | 25 | Infant, Toddler, Preschool | 2025-08-14 |
No citations is a good sign, not a guarantee: newer programs have had fewer visits. Check the inspection dates.
Programs with the most citations
| Program | ZIP | Seats | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimal Child Development Center | 90221 | 75 | 14 |
| In Good Hands Learning Center- Infants | 90220 | 9 | 13 |
| Trinity Unlimited Child Care Center | 90221 | 17 | 11 |
| Longfellow State Preschool | 90220 | 24 | 10 |
| Compton College Child Dev. Day Care Ctr. | 90221 | 80 | 8 |
| King State Preschool | 90222 | 42 | 8 |
| Mckinley State Preschool | 90220 | 44 | 8 |
| Trinity Unlimited Child Care | 90221 | 45 | 8 |
| Immanuel Drew Child Development Corporation | 90221 | 84 | 7 |
| Compton College Child Dev. Infant Center | 90221 | 59 | 7 |
Large programs are inspected more and can carry more citations. Open each record for dates and corrections.
Neighborhoods by ZIP code
How to check a Compton daycare
Search any program on Kinfield or the official California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) site. Our California guide explains what each finding means. Citation counts reflect how often inspectors visit and what each regulator records, so compare programs within the same state, not across states. A citation is a finding at one visit, not a rating. Check each program's page for dates and whether it was corrected.
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Frequently asked questions
How many daycares are in Compton, CA?
Kinfield lists 69 licensed child care centers and school-age programs in Compton, CA, with 2,853 licensed seats. Home-based providers are counted separately.
How many Compton daycares take infants?
18 licensed programs in Compton, CA are licensed to care for infants.
What is the most common daycare citation in Compton?
"Drinking water lead testing (Health and Safety Code §1597.16(a)(1))", cited at 20 programs in Compton.