868 Headstart Programs in California
Browse 868 headstart programs across California. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Choosing Daycare Centers in California
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in California can make the decision-making process smoother.
California has about 12,388 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in California. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
Daycare Breakdown in California
There are 12,388 daycares in California: 868 headstart facilities, 1,069 before/after school centers, 300 religious facility daycares, and 10,151 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 10,151 |
| Headstart Programs | 868 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 300 |
| Before or After School | 1,069 |
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All Headstart Programs in California
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Glenwood Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 625 Fourteenth Street, Delano, CA
- Phone
- (661) 720-9550
First Step Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1145 Acosta Street, Salinas, CA
- Phone
- (831) 769-0907
Baden Powell Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 801 South Gaymont Drive, Anaheim, CA
- Phone
- (714) 236-4224
Options Head Start Villa Parke
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 363 East Villa Street, Pasadena, CA
- Phone
- (626) 844-0418
Head Start - J X Wilson
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 246 Brittain Lane, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 544-6911
Head Start - Martin Luther King Jr
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1336 Temple Street, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 528-0803
Head Start - Rohnert Park
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1290 Southwest Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA
- Phone
- (707) 664-8870
Needles Head Start-State Preschool
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 600 Cibola Street, Needles, CA
- Phone
- (760) 326-5221
Psd-Crestline Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 22836 Fir Lane, Crestline, CA
- Phone
- (909) 338-1470
Psd/Rialto Willow Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1432 N. Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA
- Phone
- (909) 421-7042
Psd/Victorville Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 14029 Amargosa Road Ste. C, Victorville, CA
- Phone
- (760) 245-9147
Palmdale School District-Ocotillo Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 38737 Ocotillo School Drive, Palmdale, CA
- Phone
- (661) 273-4710
Maac Project Head Start North Coast
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1501 Kelly Street, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 966-7135
Nha Early Link-Skill Centers Of America Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 6285 University Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 243-1607
Nha O'Farrell Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 6130 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 266-9375
Nha Webster Head Start Family Focused Ctr
Headstart Programs
5
Parents highlight the center's bilingual, warm teachers and small class sizes that foster intellectual development and healthy activities. A few reviewers also praise the beautiful environment and their children's enjoyment of attending.
Bilingual teacherskind and warm staffsmall groups
- Address
- 2930 Marcy Avenue, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 232-4521
Head Start - Barbara Daniels-Love
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1330 Temple Street, Santa Rosa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 544-6318
Head Start - North Vallejo Community Center
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 1638 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA
- Phone
- (707) 553-6175
Head Start - Suisun
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 725 Golden Eye Way, Suisun City, CA
- Phone
- (707) 427-6135
Head Start - Washington Park
Headstart Programs
5
Parents describe the center as an excellent environment for children, highlighting the amazing and loving teaching staff. Reviewers express strong satisfaction with the facility, with one noting the program is great in Spanish as well.
amazing teaching staffloving environmentgreat for children
- Address
- Washington Park - Ohio St, Vallejo, CA
- Phone
- (707) 645-0980
Head Start - Fuller Park Center
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- Fuller Park Laurel Street, Napa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 226-6749
Head Start - Westwood Center
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 2700 Kilburn Avenue, Napa, CA
- Phone
- (707) 253-2436
Little Friends Head Start/State Preschool
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 707 East Kensington Rd., Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 250-0972
Nco Head Start - Upperlake
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 629 Second Street, Upperlake, CA
- Phone
- (707) 275-2721
Lyndale Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 13901 Nordyke Drive, San Jose, CA
- Phone
- (408) 258-1523
Grant Village - Susd Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 2040 S. Grant Street, Stockton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 323-4286
Norwood Center (Head Start)
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 2020 Oak Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Phone
- (213) 300-5451
Ihsd INC-Fair Oaks Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 3502 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA
- Phone
- (650) 368-0869
Ihsd INC-Serramonte Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 699 Serramonte Blvd., Daly City, CA
- Phone
- (650) 992-6027
Ihsd INC-South San Francisco Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
5
- Address
- 825 Southwood Drive, South San Francisco, CA
- Phone
- (650) 368-1728
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Frequently asked questions
There are 868 headstart programs daycares across California. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in California are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in California, consider:
- Licensing status and inspection history
- Staff-to-child ratios (California sets minimum requirements by age group)
- Staff qualifications and training
- Safety measures and facility cleanliness
- Parent reviews and Google ratings
- Curriculum and daily schedule
- Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in California vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.