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1 Headstart Programs in San Pedro, California

Browse all 1 headstart programs in San Pedro, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Pedro

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
    Holy Trinity Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1292 W. Santa Cruz Street, San Pedro, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children

    Reviews praise Holy Trinity Preschool's warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the beautiful church facility, quality spiritual experience, and excellent educational programs for pre-K through 8th grade. The parish is noted for its active ministries, dedicated staff, and inclusive environment for families.

    Warm and inviting atmospherebeautiful architecturewelcoming communityquality masses and homilies
  2. 2
    Julia Morgan Child Development Center
    4.31 score
    4.4(17)

    437 W. 9th Street, San Pedro, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Reviews praise the friendly and helpful staff who create a welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the additional community services offered including a thrift store, food bank, and free computer training classes.

    Friendly and courteous staffwelcoming atmosphereaffordable thrift storefood assistance programs
  3. 3
    Merry Go Round Pre-School
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    446 West 8th Street, San Pedro, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Merry Go Round Pre-School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the nurturing environment, caring staff led by Director Mrs. Kim, and educational activities. One parent reported a serious injury incident from over 15 years ago alleging lack of staff accountability.

    Loving and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereclean facilitieseducational curriculum
  4. 4
    Mary L.Gimenez-Caulder Center
    3.12 score
    2.9(20)

    670 W. 9th St., San Pedro, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    The reviews provided do not pertain to the Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center daycare. Instead, they describe Harbor Interfaith, a charitable organization offering assistance to homeless and low-income families in San Pedro. The reviews consistently praise Harbor Interfaith's shelter services, food pantry, clothing assistance, case workers, and housing programs.

    Compassionate and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained facilitiescomprehensive assistance including fo

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Highest rated daycares in San Pedro based on parent reviews

Voala Santa Cruz Head Start

5(1)

201 North Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA

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Headstart Programs in San Pedro, California

There are 1 headstart programs in San Pedro, California, making up 4% of the 23 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.

When choosing a daycare in San Pedro, 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 Pedro

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Voala Santa Cruz Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
201 North Beacon Street, San Pedro, CA
Phone
(310) 831-3294

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in San Pedro, California, out of 23 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in San Pedro, 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 Pedro offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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 San Pedro for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Pedro 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.