# Optimal Child Development Center

Optimal Child Development Center is a licensed preschool center (child care center) in Compton, CA serving ages Preschool, with 75 licensed seats. It is regulated by CA CDSS.

## Key facts
- Status: Licensed
- Address: 1300 East Palmer Avenue, Compton, CA 90221

- Ages: Preschool
- Capacity: 75
- License/permit: 191671703
- Operator: [OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER](https://www.kinfield.site/operator/ca-optimal-child-development-center) — runs 1 program
- Phone: (310) 603-0378

- Official regulator profile: https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/191671703

## Inspection record
14 findings across 13 California licensing visits (2023-06-20 to 2026-09-24); 0 rated serious; 0 open at last record.
- 2026-09-17 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Sep 18, 2026: Personal Rights (§101223(a)(3)) (§101223(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101223-a-3))
- 2026-09-17 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Sep 18, 2026: Buildings and Grounds (§101238(g)) (§101238(g); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101238-g))
- 2026-04-10 — Other, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Apr 10, 2026: Personal Rights (§101223(a)(2)) (§101223(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101223-a-2))
- 2026-04-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Apr 17, 2026: Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (§1596.8662(b)(1)) (§1596.8662(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-hsc-1596-8662-b-1))
- 2025-02-18 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Feb 19, 2025: Buildings and Grounds (§101238(a)) (§101238(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101238-a))
- 2025-02-18 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Feb 19, 2025: Outdoor Activity Space (§101238.2(a)) (§101238.2(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101238-2-a))
- 2025-02-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Feb 25, 2025: Staff and volunteer immunizations (flu, pertussis, measles) (§1596.7995(a)(1)) (§1596.7995(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-hsc-1596-7995-a-1))
- 2025-01-16 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jan 16, 2025: Criminal Record Clearance (§102370(d)(1)) (§102370(d)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-102370-d-1))
- 2024-10-22 — Facilities & equipment, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Nov 22, 2024: Outdoor Activity Space (§101238.2(e)) (§101238.2(e); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101238-2-e))
- 2024-10-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Nov 4, 2024: Personnel Records (§101217(a)) (§101217(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101217-a))
- 2023-06-20 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jun 26, 2023: Carbon monoxide detectors (§1596.954) (§1596.954; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-hsc-1596-954))
- 2023-06-20 — Health records & medication, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jul 18, 2023: Drinking water lead testing (§1597.16(a)(1)) (§1597.16(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-hsc-1597-16-a-1))
- 2023-06-20 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jul 4, 2023: Mandated reporter (child abuse) training (§1596.8662(b)(1)) (§1596.8662(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-hsc-1596-8662-b-1))
- 2023-06-20 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Type A/B not published per citation, Correction was due Jul 4, 2023: Teacher Qualifications and Duties (§101216.1(b)(1)) (§101216.1(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/ca-t22-101216-1-b-1))

## Nearby programs
- [Volunteers of America, Small World Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-197418558) — 0.21 km, capacity 30
- [YWCA of Greater Los Angeles  - Compton C.d.c.](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-197402098) — 0.44 km, capacity 48
- [Compton Montessori Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-197493561) — 0.55 km, capacity 44
- [Trinity Kidz Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198401192) — 0.6 km, capacity 36
- [Voa-Roosevelt Head Start](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-197493665) — 0.62 km, capacity 34
- [Mayo State Preschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/ca-ccld-198400456) — 0.66 km, capacity 16

## Sources
- ca_ccld_child_care_centers record 191671703 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/FacDetail/191671703
- ca_cdss_ccl_facility_locations record 191671703 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities

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