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Best Headstart Programs in Santa Clarita, CA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Santa Clarita. Average rating: 4.61/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Santa Clarita, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.61/5
Parent reviews
66
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Santa Clarita has 1 licensed headstart programs with 66 parent reviews averaging 4.61/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 78% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91350 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Santa Clarita

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
    Learning Tree Before And After School Care
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    17873 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

    Learning Tree Before and After School Care in Santa Clarita receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, quality homework support, engaging activities, and safe environment. Multiple parents report their children are happy and well-cared for across preschool, before/after school, and summer camp programs.

    Warm and welcoming staffhomework assistance and completionengaging activities and field tripssafe and clean facilities
  2. 2
    Stepping Stones Children'S Center
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    26330 N. Friendly Valley Pkwy., Santa Clarita, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Stepping Stones Children's Center in Santa Clara receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the teachers' dedication, age-appropriate curriculum, and positive impact on their children's development and confidence. The center is noted for reasonable tuition with meals included and offers discounts for military and first responders.

    Caring and attentive staffskilled teachers who build strong bonds with childrenengaged and loving directorage-appropriate curriculum
  3. 3
    Creative Years Nursery School
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    21710 Golden Trianle Road, Santa Clarita, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 18 children

    Creative Years Nursery School in Santa Clarita receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and strong developmental curriculum. Parents report their children make significant academic and social progress, with many noting improved speech, excitement about attending, and excellent kindergarten readiness. The school is described as family-oriented, clean, and employing experienced, long-tenured teachers.

    caring and compassi
  4. 4
    Notre Dame Family Services
    4.52 score
    4.7(14)

    21706 W. Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Notre Dame Family Services in Santa Clarita receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, loving environment. Parents report their children are well-prepared academically for kindergarten and consistently happy to attend. The center is noted for flexibility, cleanliness, attention to detail, and treating families like their own.

    Caring and professional staffsafe and loving environmentstrong academic preparationchild
  5. 5
    Congregation Beth Shalom
    4.49 score
    4.9(6)

    21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Congregation Beth Shalom receives consistently high praise from parents, with most reviewers highlighting its warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong community values. Parents express gratitude for the facility and its services, though one review was brief and neutral.

    warm and welcoming atmosphereloving communityexcellent serviceshelpful congregation support for families
  6. 6
    Sandcastles Child Care Center
    4.35 score
    4.5(12)

    27303 Luther Drive, Santa Clarita, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Sandcastles Child Care Center in Santa Clara, California receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring and friendly staff, engaging educational and recreational activities, and the center's reliability for before/after school and summer care.

    Caring and friendly staffstrong parent communicationeducational activitiesstimulating curriculum

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Santa Clarita

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Santa Clarita, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
13 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Santa Clarita zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9135010
4.4
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Santa Clarita (18–143 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Santa Clarita

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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Headstart Programs in Santa Clarita, California

There are 1 headstart programs in Santa Clarita, California, making up 6% of the 16 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 Santa Clarita have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 78% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 66 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita

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Volunteers Of America-Santa Clarita Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
21545 Centre Point Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA
Phone
(818) 980-2287

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Santa Clarita, California, out of 16 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 Santa Clarita have an average Google rating of 4.61 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 78% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Santa Clarita, 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
Santa Clarita offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 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 Santa Clarita for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Santa Clarita 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.