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Best Headstart Programs in Inverness, FL

Compare 1 headstart programs in Inverness. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Inverness, Florida at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
50
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Inverness has 1 licensed headstart programs with 50 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 34450 zip code, averaging 4.52 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Inverness

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
    Little Friends Learning Center Of Citrus County, INC.
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    416 S Us Highway 41, Inverness, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 194 children

    Little Friends Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, safe environment, educational approach, and their children's happiness and development at the center.

    professional and experienced staffcaring and loving teacherssafe and clean facilitysmall-to-medium size
  2. 2
    Playcare Early Learning Center, LLC
    4.4 score
    4.5(19)

    215 S Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    Playcare Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, attentive staff. Parents highlight the cleanliness, personalized attention, developmental support, and strong communication through daily photos and updates. Multiple long-term families credit the center with preparing their children for kindergarten and creating a warm, welcoming environment.

    Family-owned and operatedcaring and nurturing staffclean facilitypersonalized developmental attention

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Inverness

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
8 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Inverness zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
344505
4.52
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Inverness (30–194 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Inverness

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Headstart Programs in Inverness, Florida

There are 1 headstart programs in Inverness, Florida, 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 Inverness have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 50 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Inverness, 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 Inverness

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C D S Carter Street Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2285 Carter St, Inverness, FL
Phone
(352) 637-3933

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Inverness, Florida, 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 Inverness have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 57% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Inverness, 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
Inverness offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 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 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 Inverness for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Inverness 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.