How many licensed daycares are in Compton?

There are 133 licensed daycare facilities in Compton, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Compton?

Compton has 62 Family Child Care Home, 46 Child Care Center, 10 Child Care - Infant Center, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 6 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Compton rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 86% of facilities in Compton have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Compton?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Compton charge approximately $1,113/month for infants, $956/month for toddlers, and $974/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,231/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Compton

Compton has 133 licensed daycare facilities, a significant provider base within Los Angeles County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (62), followed by 46 Child Care Centers, 10 Child Care - Infant Centers, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 6 School Age Child Care Centers.

133 facilities

86% clean

29 avg cap.

3,801

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

15 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

✅ Strong compliance record

86% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Compton

The average facility capacity is 29 children, and 86% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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