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Best Headstart Programs in Barstow, CA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Barstow. Average rating: 3.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Barstow, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.23/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Barstow offers 1 licensed headstart programs, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 3.23/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Barstow

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Himmelrick Day Care Center
    3.82 score
    3.7(8)

    28344 Rimrock Road, Barstow, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children

    Himmelrick Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the play-based curriculum, caring staff, and positive child development outcomes. Two dissatisfied parents cited high costs, limited scheduling options, and concerns about staff engagement and academic rigor.

    Play-based learning approachcaring and involved staffchildren happy and engagedteaches life lessons and manners

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Barstow

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Barstow, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.1avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.7avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

1avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Barstow zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
923115
3.23
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Barstow (21–139 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Barstow based on parent reviews

Psd/Barstow Head Start

1

25757 Agate Road, Barstow, CA

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Daycare types in Barstow

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Headstart Programs in Barstow, California

There are 1 headstart programs in Barstow, California, making up 20% of the 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Barstow have an average rating of 3.23 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.1 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Barstow, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Barstow

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Psd/Barstow Head Start
Headstart Programs
1
Address
25757 Agate Road, Barstow, CA
Phone
(760) 253-2956

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Barstow, California, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Barstow have an average Google rating of 3.23 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Barstow, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Barstow offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Barstow for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Barstow must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.