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Best Headstart Programs in Culver City, CA

Compare 2 headstart programs in Culver City. Average rating: 4.59/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Culver City, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.59/5
Parent reviews
119
Top rated (4.5+)
10

Culver City has 2 licensed headstart programs with 119 parent reviews averaging 4.59/5.10 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90230 zip code, averaging 4.57 stars across 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Culver City

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
    La Playa Cooperative Nursery School
    4.74 score
    5(14)

    5041 Rhoda Way Lindberg Park, Culver City, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

    Parents consistently praise La Playa as a loving, play-based preschool with caring teachers and a strong community atmosphere. The cooperative model emphasizing parental involvement, social-emotional development, and conflict resolution is highly valued. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive in the nurturing, creative environment.

    Caring and attentive teachersplay-based learning approachstrong parent communityaffordable pricing
  2. 2
    Gan West Preschool
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    12053 Jefferson, Culver City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

    Gan West Preschool receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight its nurturing, calm environment and educational approach. Parents consistently commend the experienced, caring staff and director Sara for fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development in a small, inclusive community setting.

    Nurturing and calm environmentexperienced and caring teachersstrong community engagement with parentsplay-based and academic curriculum
  3. 3
    Sunshine Daydreams Child Dev. Center
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    3843 College Avenue, Culver City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

    Sunshine Daydreams Child Development Center in Culver City receives consistent 5-star praise from parents who highlight the nurturing, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents report smooth transitions for children, strong social-emotional learning focus, diverse activities (art, science, music, creative play), and excellent outdoor facilities. Children reportedly love attending and experience strong early childhood foundations.

    Warm and nurturing teachers
  4. 4
    Happyland Preschool
    4.49 score
    4.9(6)

    4045 Lafayette Place, Culver City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Happyland Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents for its 80+ year history, strong community culture emphasizing peace, inclusion, and kindness, and dedicated teachers. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for school, excellent communication from staff, and the balanced curriculum combining learning with play. The school fosters a tight-knit family community that extends beyond students to parents.

    Welcoming community atmosphereexperienced
  5. 5
    Culver City Montessori Preschool
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    11269 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

    Culver City Montessori Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its language immersion programs (Spanish, Mandarin, and dual language options), dedicated teachers, and Montessori curriculum that prepares children academically for kindergarten. One negative review raises concerns about ownership management, teacher turnover, portion sizes, and facility cleanliness issues.

    language immersion programs (Spanish and Mandarin)caring and skilled teachersM
  6. 6
    Village Tree Preschool
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    4235 Duquesne Avenue, Culver City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Village Tree Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting the well-trained, loving staff and engaging curriculum that balances academics with play and sensory activities. Parents particularly commend the directors Jade and Robbie for creating a family-like atmosphere and the facility's cleanliness, safety, and cheerful environment.

    Well-trained and nurturing teachersengaging curriculum including developmental play and academicsclean and beautiful facilitystrong leadership and director involvement
  7. 7
    Branches Atelier
    4.21 score
    4.3(12)

    11359 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    Parents consistently praise Branches Atelier as an exceptional Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool with a magical outdoor campus, passionate educators, and strong community. Families highlight the high-quality curriculum, beautiful natural learning environment, and lasting friendships formed among parents. Children are described as developing curiosity, creativity, kindness, and a love of learning.

    Reggio Emilia philosophypassionate and dedicated teachersbeautiful outdoor gardens and natural elementshigh-quality art materials
  8. 8
    West Los Angeles College Child Dev. Center
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    NOTE: These reviews appear to be for West Los Angeles College (a community college), not a child development center/daycare. Reviews praise responsive staff, beautiful campus, strong academics and transfer programs, but highlight infrastructure issues like elevator outages, climate control problems, and coordination issues across the district.

    Responsive communicationbeautiful campus and locationstrong academic programs and transfer optionsfree tuition opportun
  9. 9
    West Los Angeles College Child Development Center
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Note: Reviews appear to be for West Los Angeles College (a community college), not a child development center. Reviewers praise the campus facilities, online accessibility, and responsive staff, but report issues with infrastructure maintenance, inter-campus course coordination, and service delays.

    Beautiful campus locationresponsive communicationconvenient online learning optionsaffordable tuition

Rating Distribution

Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Culver City

4.5 - 5.0
10
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Culver City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.55avg rating
25 daycares · 11 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.75avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Culver City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9023024
4.57
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Culver City (14–115 children)

Small

up to 30 children

9

Medium

31–75 children

18

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Culver City

Child Daycare & Preschools 25Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Browse by type in Culver City

🎨 Preschools 4🌱 Montessori 3

Headstart Programs in Culver City, California

There are 2 headstart programs in Culver City, California, making up 6% 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 Culver City have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 119 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Culver City, 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 Culver City

Showing 2 results

Volunteers Of America - Mar Vista Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
11815 Allin Street, Culver City, CA
Phone
(818) 980-2287
Volunteers Of America-Overland Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
3615 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA
Phone
(323) 981-7019

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs daycares in Culver City, California, out of 31 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 Culver City have an average Google rating of 4.59 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Culver City, 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
Culver City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 25 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Culver City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Culver City 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.