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Best Headstart Programs in San Fernando, CA

Compare 2 headstart programs in San Fernando. Average rating: 3.96/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

San Fernando, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
3.96/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
3

San Fernando has 2 licensed headstart programs with 25 parent reviews averaging 3.96/5.The largest concentration is in 91340 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Fernando

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
    Rosa L. Broadous Children'S Academy
    4.49 score
    4.7(12)

    12928 Vaughn Street, San Fernando, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Parents consistently praise ROSA L. BROADOUS CHILDREN'S ACADEMY for its strong community connection, loving staff, and faith-based environment. The facility is noted for quality teaching, community outreach programs, and being welcoming to families. All reviews are highly positive with ratings of 4-5 stars.

    Great teachingloving staffcommunity involvementfree groceries and food programs
  2. 2
    Kids First Learning Center San Fernando
    4.49 score
    4.8(8)

    727 Kewen Street, San Fernando, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids First Learning Center for high-quality childcare with caring, patient, and professional teachers. The center is noted for helpful staff, smooth enrollment processes, and making it possible for parents to continue working. Multiple families have used the center for years and recommend it to other parents.

    Loving and patient teachersprofessional staffunderstanding and helpful office personneleasy enrollment process

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in San Fernando

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in San Fernando, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
11 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

San Fernando zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9134014
3.96
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in San Fernando (15–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in San Fernando based on parent reviews

Voa Grantee/Dolores Huerta Head Start

3(2)

454 Kalisher St., San Fernando, CA

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Daycare types in San Fernando

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Headstart Programs 2Before or After School Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in San Fernando, California

There are 2 headstart programs in San Fernando, California, making up 14% of the 14 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 San Fernando have an average rating of 3.96 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in San Fernando, 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 San Fernando

Showing 2 results

Voa Grantee/Dolores Huerta Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
454 Kalisher St., San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 837-0097
Voa/Buen Principo II Head Start/State Preschool
Headstart Programs
Address
604 So. Maclay Avenue, San Fernando, CA
Phone
(818) 365-6677

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs daycares in San Fernando, California, out of 14 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 San Fernando have an average Google rating of 3.96 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in San Fernando, 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
San Fernando offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 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 San Fernando for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Fernando 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.