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Best Headstart Programs in Lomita, CA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Lomita. Average rating: 4.49/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lomita, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.49/5
Parent reviews
27
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Lomita has 1 licensed headstart programs with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.49/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 90717 zip code, averaging 4.49 stars across 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lomita

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
    Future Stars Children'S Academy
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    2320 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Future Stars Children's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding staff warmth, child development, and communication. Parents consistently report significant progress in their children's learning, language skills, and behavior. One complaint was raised regarding parking and traffic management outside the facility.

    Caring and warm staffregular photo and note updatesclean and bright environmentengaging activities
  2. 2
    First Lutheran Early Education Center At St. Marks
    4 score
    4(9)

    24027 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lomita, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    First Lutheran Early Education Center at St. Marks in Lomita receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, small campus, quality teaching staff, and various programs offered. However, several reviews report negative experiences with staff rudeness and poor customer service.

    welcoming environmentsmall campusquality teaching staffvarious ministries and programs

Rating Distribution

Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Lomita

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
5
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.43avg rating
17 daycares · 9 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lomita zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9071719
4.49
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lomita (15–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

11

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Lomita

Child Daycare & Preschools 17Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Headstart Programs in Lomita, California

There are 1 headstart programs in Lomita, California, making up 5% of the 19 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 Lomita have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lomita, 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 Lomita

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Voa/The Learning Center Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
24027 Pennsylvania, Lomita, CA
Phone
(310) 325-2523

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Lomita, California, out of 19 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 Lomita have an average Google rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lomita, 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
Lomita offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 17 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 Lomita for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lomita 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.