Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Compton. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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 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.
YWCA Greater Los Angeles – Compton C.D.C. is a CCLD-licensed center serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years at 1600 E Compton Blvd, Compton, with a capacity of 48 and active license #197402098 since 1996. Operated by the major regional nonprofit YWCA, the center prioritizes low-income families through subsidized enrollment and offers free breakfast, lunch, and snacks for eligible children, along with parenting education programs tailored to teenage mothers. It uses HighScope curriculum with low staff ratios (1:3 for infants, 1:4 for toddlers, 1:8 for preschoolers) and is ranked Tier 5 High-Quality Center by Quality Start Los Angeles. Hours run Monday–Friday 7:00 am–5:30 pm with limited weekend availability; the center has two minor Type B citations on record from 2022–2023, and lacks public parent reviews that would independently verify family experience.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the HighScope curriculum emphasizing hands-on learning through play and interaction. Focuses on physical, social/emotional/cultural, cognitive, language, and self-mastery skills, with critical thinking, cooperation, and problem-solving.
Programs & activities: Music classes for preschoolers, daily outdoor play, fitness activities, nutrition lessons, and learning centers for STEM, literacy, cognition, and social-emotional learning. Serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years across five locations.
What sets it apart: Ranked Tier 5 High-Quality Center by Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA). Hours 7:00 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Friday; free breakfast, lunch, and snacks; completely free for eligible low-income families. Low ratios: 1:3 infants, 1:4 toddlers, 1:8 preschool; ECT-qualified staff.
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Most Compassionate
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Best Culture
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