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Best Headstart Programs in San Juan, TX

Compare 3 headstart programs in San Juan. Average rating: 4.65/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

San Juan, Texas at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.65/5
Parent reviews
60
Top rated (4.5+)
8

San Juan has 3 licensed headstart programs with 60 parent reviews averaging 4.65/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 78589 zip code, averaging 4.65 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Juan

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
    Smart Start Child Care
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    210 N Nebraska Ave, San Juan, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

    Smart Start Child Care in San Juan, Texas receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the friendly and professional staff, clean facility, and their children's happiness and developmental progress at the center.

    Friendly and professional staffclean and well-organized facilityattentive and informative communicationchildren happy and eager to attend
  2. 2
    Ready To Learn Academy
    4.2 score
    4.3(10)

    2211 S Veterans Blvd, Ste 6&7a, San Juan, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Ready To Learn Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the staff's care, communication, and nurturing environment. However, two one-star reviews allege discrimination against children with autism, directly contradicting other parents' positive experiences with special needs accommodations.

    Caring and nurturing staffexcellent communicationlong-term relationships with familiesaccommodating and flexible
  3. 3
    Great Beginnings Childcare & Development
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    2917 N I Rd, San Juan, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children

    Great Beginnings Childcare receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the caring staff, safety measures during COVID-19, educational support, and affordable pricing with government assistance options. However, one parent raised serious concerns about lack of sign-in/sign-out procedures and inadequate staffing levels.

    caring and wonderful staffmakes children feel at homeeducational accelerationfun learning environment
  4. 4
    Looney Tunes Day Care Incorp. II
    4.06 score
    4.1(9)

    2007 N Raul Longoria Rd, San Juan, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children

    Looney Tunes Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring staff, family-friendly environment, and long-term satisfaction with the facility. However, three parents report serious concerns including alleged physical mistreatment of children, unprofessional staff behavior, poor cleanliness, and inappropriate language used toward children.

    Caring and loving stafffamily-friendly environmentwelcoming ownerschildren feel at home

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in San Juan

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in San Juan, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.65avg rating
14 daycares · 12 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

San Juan zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7858917
4.65
8

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in San Juan (25–235 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

10

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

2

Map

Daycare types in San Juan

Child Daycare & Preschools 14Headstart Programs 3

Headstart Programs in San Juan, Texas

There are 3 headstart programs in San Juan, Texas, making up 18% of the 17 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 San Juan have an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 60 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in San Juan, 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 San Juan

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San Juan II Head Start Center
Headstart Programs

One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and the children's quick adaptation to the program, while two others report severe distress regarding the handling of a nonverbal, autistic child. These critical accounts allege staff annoyance, neglect, and a lack of specialized training, with one reviewer claiming the center accepts such students for funding purposes despite the mismatch in care capabilities.

Friendly staffchildren enjoy the programquick learning
Address
601 E Earling Rd, San Juan, TX
Phone
(956) 782-1056
Cdi Hs Ms Tx San Juan
Headstart Programs
Address
202 N San Antonio Ave, San Juan, TX
Phone
(956) 787-7071
San Juan Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
200 Cougar St, San Juan, TX
Phone
(956) 787-4358

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 headstart programs daycares in San Juan, Texas, out of 17 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 San Juan have an average Google rating of 4.65 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in San Juan, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Texas)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
San Juan offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 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 Texas 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 San Juan for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Juan must be licensed by Texas'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.