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Best Before or After School Daycare in Compton, CA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Compton. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Compton, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
148
Top rated (4.5+)
8

Compton has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 148 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90220 zip code, averaging 4.52 stars across 28 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Compton

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Sunshine Day Care 2
    4.41 score
    4.7(7)

    2038 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Sunshine Day Care 2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, educational activities, communication, and individualized attention to children's developmental needs. One parent reported a negative experience with abrupt dismissal of their toddler without prior notice of behavioral concerns.

    Caring and patient staffwarm and welcoming environmentclean and well-organized facilityindividualized support for children with social anxiety
  2. 2
    Heavenly Vision Education Center INC.
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    600-604 W Alondra Blvd, Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children

    Heavenly Vision Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with most highlighting caring and professional staff, safe environment, and strong child development outcomes. The center has been operating for 40 years and maintains multi-generational family loyalty. However, one parent raised serious allegations regarding animal mistreatment on the property, which other reviewers disputed.

    Caring and patient staffsafe and welcoming environmentstr
  3. 3
    Compton College Child Dev. Day Care Ctr.
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    This daycare center listing appears to have mixed or irrelevant reviews. Most reviews discuss Compton College (the community college) rather than the child development day care center specifically. The few relevant comments praise the staff as helpful and nice.

    Friendly and helpful staffwelcoming atmospherenice campus walkwayaccessible classes
  4. 4
    Compton College Child Dev. Infant Center
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    The reviews provided do not contain feedback specifically about the Compton College Child Dev. Infant Center daycare. The reviews appear to be mixed feedback about Compton College itself, covering campus amenities, academic programs, and general college experiences rather than childcare services.

    Friendly and helpful staffaccessible classesgood student resources and support servicesaffordable cafeteria
  5. 5
    Compton College Child Dev. School Age Center
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1111 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    Reviews are not applicable to this facility as a daycare. The reviews appear to be for Compton College, a community college, not the Child Development School Age Center. No actual parent reviews of the daycare's services, staff, or child care quality were provided.

    None mentioned
  6. 6
    Children'S World
    4.18 score
    4.3(7)

    1219 W. Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    Children's World receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and nurturing staff, particularly teachers Ms. Gwen, Ms. Lauren, and Ms. Ivy. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and developing good habits. Two reviews raise serious concerns about enrollment verification procedures and contain unsubstantiated claims.

    caring and nurturing staffchildren enjoy attendinggood habit developmentengaging l
  7. 7
    Crystal Stairs INC- Wonderland
    4.14 score
    4.2(12)

    1223 South Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Crystal Stairs Inc-Wonderland is a center-based daycare in Compton with mixed reviews. While many parents praise the organization's support services and helpfulness, others report serious administrative issues including miscommunication, lost paperwork, and unresponsive staff.

    Helpful staffsupportive resources for familiesquick wait timescommunity involvement
  8. 8
    Crystal Stairs INC- Willowbrook
    4.14 score
    4.2(12)

    1215 North Willowbrook Avenue, Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Crystal Stairs Inc is a center-based daycare in Compton with mostly positive reviews praising their support services and assistance to families. However, some parents report significant administrative issues including missed communications, paperwork sent to wrong addresses, and unresponsive staff members.

    Helpful staffquick wait timesstrong community support programsassistance with childcare resources
  9. 9
    Dotsie'S Tots Enrichment Center
    4.06 score
    4.1(8)

    1480 West Compton Blvd., Compton, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

    Dotsie's Tots Enrichment Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, quality curriculum, cleanliness, and home-cooked meals. However, there are two 1-star reviews reporting serious concerns including alleged inappropriate staff behavior and a reported incident involving a child's clothing being removed and given to another student without parental consent.

    caring and attentive staffstrong learning curriculumclean facilityhome-cooked meals

Rating Distribution

Based on 25 daycares with Google ratings in Compton

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
14
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 148 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Helpful staff
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Compton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.25avg rating
47 daycares · 24 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Compton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9022028
4.52
6
902229
4.25
0
9022118
3.98
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Compton (12–155 children)

Small

up to 30 children

25

Medium

31–75 children

23

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Compton

Child Daycare & Preschools 47Headstart Programs 5Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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🎨 Preschools 15

Before or After School Daycare in Compton, California

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Compton, California, making up 4% of the 55 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Compton have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 25 rated facilities, with 32% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 148 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Compton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Compton

Showing 2 results

Longfellow State Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
11001 S. Dwight Street, Compton, CA
Phone
(310) 898-6463
St. Albert The Great School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
804 East Compton Boulevard, Compton, CA
Phone
(310) 323-4559

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Compton, California, out of 55 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Compton have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 25 rated facilities. About 32% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Compton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Compton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 47 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Compton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Compton must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.