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Best Headstart Programs in Wilmington, CA

Compare 1 headstart programs in Wilmington. Average rating: 4.01/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Wilmington, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.01/5
Parent reviews
50
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Wilmington has 1 licensed headstart programs with 50 parent reviews averaging 4.01/5.The largest concentration is in 90744 with 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Wilmington

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
    Iglesia Bautista/Friendship Children'S Center
    4.46 score
    4.6(17)

    931 Frigate Avenue, Wilmington, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

    Parents consistently praise Iglesia Bautista/Friendship Children's Center as a family-oriented facility with warm, caring staff who genuinely love the children. The center is noted for its educational approach, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and safe environment that prepares children well for school. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

    Caring and warm staffsafe environmentstrong educational focusnutritious meal options
  2. 2
    L.A. Harbor College Child Development Center
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center. The reviews are for Los Angeles Harbor College, a community college, and include comments about dental services, college programs, campus facilities, and student support services. No actual daycare reviews are present.

    None applicable to daycare services
  3. 3
    Wilminton Park Early Education Center
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    1419 Young St., Wilmington, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children

    Parents consistently praise the teaching staff as amazing, patient, and welcoming, with particular appreciation for their ability to help children develop speech and communication skills. One parent reported a concern about staff response to a conflict incident at the boys and girls club program.

    Caring and patient teacherswelcoming staffresponsive to parent questionssupportive principal

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Wilmington

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.01avg rating
10 daycares · 7 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Wilmington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9074411
4.01
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Wilmington (22–165 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Wilmington

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 1

Headstart Programs in Wilmington, California

There are 1 headstart programs in Wilmington, California, making up 9% of the 11 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 Wilmington have an average rating of 4.01 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.01 stars. Our analysis covers 50 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington

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Voa/Cesar Chavez Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1269 No. Avalon Street, Wilmington, CA
Phone
(310) 834-1839

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Wilmington, California, out of 11 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 Wilmington have an average Google rating of 4.01 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 43% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Wilmington, 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
Wilmington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Wilmington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Wilmington 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.