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Best Before or After School Daycare in North Highlands, CA

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in North Highlands. Average rating: 4.22/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

North Highlands, California at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.22/5
Parent reviews
48
Top rated (4.5+)
1

North Highlands has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 48 parent reviews averaging 4.22/5.The largest concentration is in 95660 with 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in North Highlands

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
    Ready-Set-Go
    4.23 score
    4.3(16)

    7201 Arutas Drive, North Highlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Parents consistently praise READY-SET-GO for its dedicated and welcoming staff, particularly front-desk personnel like Stephanie Rutledge. The center is noted for offering enriching programs including music, dance, drama, and sign language classes. Overall satisfaction is high with strong teacher support and frequent school events.

    Friendly and patient staffwelcoming atmospherededicated teachersenrichment programs (music
  2. 2
    Seta - Strizek Park - Head Start
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    3829 Stephen Dr, North Highlands, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 20 children

    Parents consistently praise Strizek Park Head Start for its recent renovations and modern facilities. The facility features updated playground equipment, walking trails, spacious grass areas, and inclusive amenities. Reviewers, many of whom have multi-generational connections to the park, report their children enjoy the environment and appreciate the well-maintained, clean grounds.

    Recently renovated playgrounddisabled-friendly equipmentmultiple swing types including baby swingsmusical instruments on play structure
  3. 3
    California Family Learning Center
    4 score
    4(7)

    6331 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children

    California Family Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, online daily logs, and child development, with children showing long-term positive impact. However, serious safety and care concerns have been raised, including inadequate supervision, failure to report incidents, and allegations of neglect and inappropriate discipline.

    Caring and attentive staffonline visibility into child's dayeducational curriculumchild development focus

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in North Highlands

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in North Highlands, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.55avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

North Highlands zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9566010
4.03
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in North Highlands (20–109 children)

Small

up to 30 children

6

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in North Highlands

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 2Before or After School Daycare 2

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Before or After School Daycare in North Highlands, California

There are 2 before or after school daycare in North Highlands, California, making up 18% 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 North Highlands have an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 48 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in North Highlands, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in North Highlands

Showing 2 results

Madison Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5241 Harrison Street, North Highlands, CA
Phone
(916) 566-1900
Sierra View Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3638 Bainbridge Drive, North Highlands, CA
Phone
(916) 566-1960

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in North Highlands, 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 North Highlands have an average Google rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in North Highlands, 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
North Highlands offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 North Highlands for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in North Highlands 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.