OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1300 EAST PALMER AVENUE, Compton, CA 90221LICENSED
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

6 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 18, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
1300 EAST PALMER AVENUE, Compton, CA 90221
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
C (Average), score 71.9/100
Inspection record
6 inspections, last inspected February 18, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average71.9 / 100
Health100/100
Safety100/100
Staffing48/100
Compliance0/100

28

Total Violations

Feb 18, 2025

Last Inspection

75

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Feb 12, 2025
1 substantiated1 citation
Jan 27, 2025
1 unsubstantiated

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (28)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2025

(a) The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. Each personnel record shall contain the following information:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101217(a)ComplaintFeb 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954ComplaintFeb 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)ComplaintFeb 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)ComplaintFeb 18, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.954Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2025

(f) At least one staff member who is trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866 shall be present when children are at the child care center or offsite for center activities.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1597.16(a)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2025

(1) A licensed child day care center, as defined in Section 1596.76, that is located in a building that was constructed before January 1, 2010, shall have its drinking water tested for lead contamination levels on or after January 1, 2020, but no later than January 1, 2023, and every five years after the date of the initial test.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.8662(b)(1)Type BComplaintFeb 18, 2025

(1) The center shall give each authorized representative a copy of the Personal Rights form (LIC 613A [9/96]).

CRITICALCOMPLIANCEComplaintFeb 12, 2025

Type A citation from complaint investigation - immediate risk

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AJun 20, 2023

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE102370(d)(1)Type AJun 20, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE102370(d)(1)Type AJun 20, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJun 20, 2023

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Type BJun 20, 2023

(2) Each person specified in (g) above shall have a health-screening report signed by the person performing the screening. This report shall indicate the following:

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BJun 20, 2023

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(a)Type BJun 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(a)Type BJun 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE102370(d)(1)Jun 20, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Jun 20, 2023

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(a)Jun 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE1596.7995(a)(1)Jun 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Jun 20, 2023

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238.2(e)Type BJun 20, 2023

(e) As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment shall be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

CRITICALSTAFFING101238(a)Type AJun 20, 2023

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER's safety grade?

OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 71.9 out of 100.

How many violations does OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER have?

OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has 28 total violations on record, including 7 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.

When was OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER last inspected?

OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER was last inspected on February 18, 2025.

Has OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER had any complaints?

OPTIMAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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