Best Headstart Programs in Citrus Heights, CA
Compare 4 headstart programs in Citrus Heights. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Citrus Heights, California at a glance
- Programs
- 4
- Avg rating
- 4.4/5
- Parent reviews
- 225
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Citrus Heights has 4 licensed headstart programs with 225 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 64% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 95621 (avg 4.5 stars), while 95610 has the largest selection (24 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Citrus Heights
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.
- 1Little Friends Learning Center4.61 score4.8(16)
7070 Woodmore Oaks Dr, Citrus Heights, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
Little Friends Learning Center in Citrus Heights receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, patient staff, strong educational curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children develop better social skills, vocabulary, and academic knowledge while feeling loved and safe.
caring and patient staffstrong social skill developmenteducational activitiessmall class sizes - 2The Lil' School4.4 score4.5(19)
8089 Madison Ave, #11, Citrus Heights, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
The Lil' School in Citrus Heights receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring and communicative staff, enriching activities, and strong developmental focus. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine investment in children's growth, flexible scheduling, quality meals, and engaging special programs. Multiple long-term families report feeling comfortable and satisfied with their children's academic and social progress.
Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parents via app and daily photosengaging activities and field tripsquality meals with on-site chef - 3The Lil' School4.4 score4.5(19)
8089 Madison Avenue, #11, Citrus Heights, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise The Lil' School for its caring, communicative staff and engaging enrichment activities. Children show strong academic and social growth while feeling safe, loved, and excited to attend. The facility recently transitioned ownership and management smoothly, with parents noting improved amenities and a child-centered curriculum.
Caring and attentive teachersexcellent parent-teacher communication with daily photo updatesenriching activities (field tripsmusic - 4Countryhill Montessori4.12 score4.2(7)
7048 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children
Country Hill Montessori receives predominantly positive reviews praising the teaching staff, nurturing environment, and child development. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor communication about child progress, lack of structured learning, and alleged unprofessional behavior and discrimination from staff.
Caring and attentive teachersstrong focus on child safety and securitychildren develop independence and social skillswelcoming environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Citrus Heights
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 225 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Citrus Heights, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Citrus Heights zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95621 | 7 | 4.5 | 1 | |
| 95610 | 24 | 4.38 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Citrus Heights (16–102 children)
Small
up to 30 children
13
Medium
31–75 children
12
Large
76–150 children
6
Very Large
150+ children
0
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Daycare types in Citrus Heights
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Headstart Programs in Citrus Heights, California
There are 4 headstart programs in Citrus Heights, California, making up 13% of the 31 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 Citrus Heights have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 64% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 225 parent reviews. Parents in Citrus Heights most frequently praise daycares for engaging activities and field trips, good communication with parents, and flexible scheduling.
When choosing a daycare in Citrus Heights, 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 Citrus Heights
Showing 4 results
- Address
- 7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, CA
- Phone
- (916) 728-3109
- Address
- 8319 Lichen Drive, Citrus Heights, CA
- Phone
- (916) 728-3230
- Address
- 7940 Mariposa Avenue, Citrus Heights, CA
- Phone
- (916) 971-5212
- Address
- 7901 Rosswood Dr, Citrus Heights, CA
- Phone
- (916) 971-7375
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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