Recognition of Excellence · Compton, CA · 2026

YWCA Greater Los Angeles – Compton Child Development Center

1600 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90221
https://www.ywcagla.org/
🏆 Ranked #2 in Compton · 5.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Compton
Top 3 in Compton
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Compton across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Most Compassionate
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Compton. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Management
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Compton. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Culture
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Compton. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
PreschoolToddlerAffordableNon-Profit

YWCA Greater Los Angeles – Compton Child Development Center is a mission-driven, non-profit childcare provider in Compton serving toddlers and preschool-age children with an emphasis on affordability and low teacher-to-child ratios. The center operates Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5:30 PM with creatively redesigned learning areas intended to support early development. However, limited public parent reviews are available to independently verify the parent experience, and the Monday-to-Friday schedule with a 5:30 PM closing time may not accommodate all full-time working family schedules.

Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Top 3 in Compton
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Most Compassionate
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Best Management
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Best Culture
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