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Best Headstart Programs in Fellsmere, FL

Compare 3 headstart programs in Fellsmere. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Fellsmere, Florida at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
16
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Fellsmere offers 3 licensed headstart programs, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 32948 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fellsmere

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
    R C M A Indian River Robert Covill Child Development Center
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    111 N Maple St, Fellsmere, FL · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 75 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise RCMA Indian River as a professional, clean, and caring facility with experienced staff. The center is noted for academic advancement, special needs accommodation (particularly autism), and a welcoming environment. One negative review alleged the facility failed to address child neglect concerns.

    Professional and clean facilityloving and caring staffacademic advancementbilingual staff
  2. 2
    Rcma Whispering Pines Cdc
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    10076 Esperanza Cir, Fellsmere, FL · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 99 children

    RCMA Whispering Pines CDC receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians. Reviews highlight the quality of staff, well-maintained facilities, and strong educational and safety practices. Children are reported to enjoy attending the center.

    Good staffwell-maintained groundswonderful organizationqualified director

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Fellsmere

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Headstart Programs

4.55avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Fellsmere zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
329485
4.7
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Fellsmere (20–99 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Fellsmere based on parent reviews

R C M A Indian River Robert Covill Child Development Center

4.6(6)

111 N Maple St, Fellsmere, FL

Parents overwhelmingly praise RCMA Indian River as a professional, clean, and caring facility with experienced staff. The center is noted for academic advancement, special needs accommodation (particularly autism), and a welcoming environment. One negative review alleged the facility failed to address child neglect concerns.

Professional and clean facilityloving and caring staffacademic advancement

Rcma Whispering Pines Cdc

4.5(6)

10076 Esperanza Cir, Fellsmere, FL

RCMA Whispering Pines CDC receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians. Reviews highlight the quality of staff, well-maintained facilities, and strong educational and safety practices. Children are reported to enjoy attending the center.

Good staffwell-maintained groundswonderful organization

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Daycare types in Fellsmere

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 3

Headstart Programs in Fellsmere, Florida

There are 3 headstart programs in Fellsmere, Florida, making up 60% of the 5 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 Fellsmere have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 16 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere

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R C M A Indian River Robert Covill Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise RCMA Indian River as a professional, clean, and caring facility with experienced staff. The center is noted for academic advancement, special needs accommodation (particularly autism), and a welcoming environment. One negative review alleged the facility failed to address child neglect concerns.

Professional and clean facilityloving and caring staffacademic advancement
Address
111 N Maple St, Fellsmere, FL
Phone
(772) 571-0471
Rcma Whispering Pines Cdc
Headstart Programs
4.5

RCMA Whispering Pines CDC receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians. Reviews highlight the quality of staff, well-maintained facilities, and strong educational and safety practices. Children are reported to enjoy attending the center.

Good staffwell-maintained groundswonderful organization
Address
10076 Esperanza Cir, Fellsmere, FL
Phone
(772) 571-8331
Fellsmere Head Start Center
Headstart Programs

Parents highlight the center's effectiveness in teaching young children, noting that staff helped infants as young as eight months learn ABCs and counting. One family recommends the daycare for its engaging teachers and the significant educational progress made by their children.

excellent teachingknowledgeable staffearly learning of ABCs and counting
Address
1339 N Willow Street, Fellsmere, FL
Phone
(772) 571-1234

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 headstart programs daycares in Fellsmere, Florida, out of 5 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 Fellsmere have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Fellsmere, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Fellsmere offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 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 Florida 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 Fellsmere for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fellsmere must be licensed by Florida'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.