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Best Headstart Programs in Spring Valley, CA

Compare 5 headstart programs in Spring Valley. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Spring Valley, California at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.53/5
Parent reviews
76
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Spring Valley has 5 licensed headstart programs with 76 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 91977 zip code, averaging 4.62 stars across 22 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Spring Valley

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
    Jump Preschool
    4.62 score
    4.9(11)

    3327 Kenora Drive, Spring Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

    JUMP Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, engaged staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the Christ-centered curriculum, daily communication through photos and updates, and children's academic preparation for kindergarten. Multiple parents report their children formed strong bonds with teachers and enjoyed various activities and learning centers.

    Loving and welcoming staffclean facilityChrist-centered curriculumdaily photo updates via Brightwheel app
  2. 2
    Higher Learning Academy
    4.37 score
    4.6(8)

    9467 Jamacha Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    Higher Learning Academy in Spring Valley receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the facility's clean environment, dedicated staff, and strong focus on child development and academic preparation. Parents report their children making significant developmental progress and enjoying their time at the academy.

    Warm and welcoming environmentinvested and caring staffstrong developmental support (speechpotty training
  3. 3
    Higher Learning Academy - Infants
    4.37 score
    4.6(8)

    9467 Jamacha Blvd, #7, Spring Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Higher Learning Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean environment, and strong focus on child development. Parents report children make significant academic and developmental progress, feel loved and welcomed, and enjoy attending daily. The facility is noted as affordable and safe.

    caring and personable staffwelcoming environmentclean facilitystrong developmental focus (speech
  4. 4
    Grace Kids Preschool East
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    2705 Via Orange Way Ste. A, Spring Valley, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Grace Kids Preschool East receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, faith-based environment and caring staff. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and making strong progress in learning and social development.

    Loving and patient staffwarm and welcoming environmentfaith-based focusclean and secure facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Spring Valley

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 76 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Spring Valley, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.53avg rating
17 daycares · 7 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
5 daycares

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Spring Valley zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9197722
4.62
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Spring Valley (20–106 children)

Small

up to 30 children

9

Medium

31–75 children

11

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Spring Valley

Child Daycare & Preschools 17Headstart Programs 5Before or After School Daycare 2

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🎨 Preschools 11✝️ Christian Daycare 3

Headstart Programs in Spring Valley, California

There are 5 headstart programs in Spring Valley, California, making up 21% of the 24 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 Spring Valley have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.53 stars. Our analysis covers 76 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley

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Aka Head Start-Spring Street
Headstart Programs

One parent describes the staff as friendly, helpful, and genuinely caring, noting that their previously attached child now attends without hesitation and has learned significantly. Another reviewer simply labels it the 'Best school.'

friendly and helpful staffgenuine care for childreneducational progress
Address
3845 Spring Drive, Spring Valley, CA
Phone
(619) 713-2262
Aka Head Start - Casa De Oro
Headstart Programs

One parent reports a positive experience, noting that their son graduated from the program and felt it was a great school. No negative feedback has been provided in the available reviews.

positive graduation experienceperceived as a great school
Address
10235-A Ramona Drive, Spring Valley, CA
Phone
(619) 660-9772
Aka Head Start - Granada
Headstart Programs

One parent describes a positive experience with AKA HEAD START, noting that their child graduated from the program and expressing satisfaction with the school. The review highlights the overall quality of the educational environment without citing specific operational details. No negative feedback has been submitted for this location.

positive graduation experiencehigh satisfaction with school quality
Address
3920 North Granada, Spring Valley, CA
Phone
(619) 670-6101
Aka Head Start - Grand
Headstart Programs

One parent highlights the effective curriculum that helps children learn singing, counting, and talking, while another notes the program's value for low-income families. Feedback indicates that teachers are patient and students generally leave happy, though no specific drawbacks are cited in these limited comments.

effective learning outcomespatient teachersaffordable for low-income families
Address
905 Grand Avenue, Spring Valley, CA
Phone
(619) 460-6710
Aka Head Start - San Martin De Porres
Headstart Programs
Address
9119 Jamacha Rd. Ste. 100a, Spring Valley, CA
Phone
(619) 461-8200

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 headstart programs daycares in Spring Valley, California, out of 24 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 Spring Valley have an average Google rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Spring Valley, 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
Spring Valley offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 17 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 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 Spring Valley for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Spring Valley 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.