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Best Headstart Programs in Imperial Beach, CA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Imperial Beach. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Imperial Beach, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.2/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Imperial Beach offers 1 licensed headstart programs, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.2/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Imperial Beach

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
    Imperial Beach Preschool
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    608 10th Street, Imperial Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

    Parents consistently praise Imperial Beach Preschool for exceptional staff care, safety measures, and developmental support. Multiple families report their children thrived academically in elementary school and felt at home at the facility. Staff members are noted for their welcoming attitudes and willingness to work with children at various developmental stages.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong safety protocolsgood value for tuitionaccepts children not fully potty trained
  2. 2
    St James Lutheran Preschool & Child Care Center
    3.42 score
    3(7)

    866 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

    St. James Lutheran Preschool receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from some parents citing the director Linda and staff's care and safety focus, but severe criticism from others who report inadequate education, unprofessional management, and retaliatory expulsion practices. Recent reviews suggest significant staff turnover and quality decline.

    Affordableprioritizes child safetyfriendly and caring staffdirector goes above and beyond

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Imperial Beach

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Imperial Beach, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Imperial Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
919327
4.2
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Imperial Beach (30–207 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Imperial Beach

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Headstart Programs in Imperial Beach, California

There are 1 headstart programs in Imperial Beach, California, making up 14% 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 Imperial Beach have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach

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Ecs - Imperial Beach Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
485 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA
Phone
(619) 423-9717

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach have an average Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Imperial Beach, 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
Imperial Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Imperial Beach for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Imperial Beach 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.