Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Compton

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

52 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Los Angeles County

2022 median

$1,113

/ month

infant

$956

/ month

toddler

$974

/ month

preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $732/month).

Compton has 52 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Compton

Alameda Hs

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Anderson State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Bursch State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 51 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Chester Head Start Volunteers of America

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Compton College Child Dev. Day Care Ctr.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 80 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Compton Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Crystal Stairs Inc- Wonderland

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Crystal Stairs Inc. -randle

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 40 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Crystal Stairs, Inc- Willowbrook

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

David's Heart Enrichment Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 47 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Elm Street Head Start & Early Head Start

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Emerson State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Foster State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 36 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Jefferson State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Jump for Joy Day Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 50 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Kelly State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 30 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

King State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 42 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Laurel State Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Legacy Early Learning Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

Little Lambs Child Care Center, Inc. - Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Compton

Capacity: 29 Est. preschool tuition: $900 – $1,200/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Compton?

Compton has 52 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.

What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?

In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.

How much does preschool cost in Compton?

Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Los Angeles County is about $1,063 at a center and $943 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.

What should I look for when choosing a preschool?

Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.