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Best Headstart Programs in East Palo Alto, CA

Compare 2 headstart programs in East Palo Alto. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

East Palo Alto, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
2

East Palo Alto offers 2 licensed headstart programs, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94303 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Palo Alto

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
    Au P'Tit Monde Of Peninsula INC. (Ps)
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    1980 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Au P'tit Monde is a French immersion daycare in East Palo Alto with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the dedicated staff, caring environment, and effective French language instruction, with many noting significant language progress in their children. The program includes full meals, structured academics in the morning, afternoon play, and a strong sense of community.

    Caring and dedicated teachers and directorFrench immersion program effective for language acquisitionmeals provided daily and prepared on-sitegood student-teacher ratio

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in East Palo Alto

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in East Palo Alto, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.67avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

East Palo Alto zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
943037
4.5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in East Palo Alto (20–288 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in East Palo Alto based on parent reviews

Ihsd INC-Laurel Head Start Center

4

1019 Laurel Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA

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Daycare types in East Palo Alto

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 2

Headstart Programs in East Palo Alto, California

There are 2 headstart programs in East Palo Alto, California, making up 29% of the 7 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 East Palo Alto have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.67 stars. Our analysis covers 15 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in East Palo Alto, 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 East Palo Alto

Showing 2 results

Ihsd INC-Laurel Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4
Address
1019 Laurel Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 330-1595
Ihsd INC-East Palo Alto Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
Address
1385 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 326-9498

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs daycares in East Palo Alto, California, out of 7 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 East Palo Alto have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in East Palo Alto, 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
East Palo Alto offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 East Palo Alto for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in East Palo Alto 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.