Head Start Programs in ZIP 93454 (Santa Maria, CA)

3 federally funded head start programs operate in ZIP 93454, Santa Maria, CA, per the current data.

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Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 93454

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 93454, Santa Maria, CA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Listed head start programs in ZIP 93454

Head Start Program CAC Alvin Center Santa Maria, CA 93454 Capacity 12 Head Start Program CAC Los Padres Center Santa Maria, CA 93454 Capacity 33 Head Start Program CAC Sierra Madre Center Santa Maria, CA 93454 Capacity 33

Data profile for ZIP 93454

The current data covers the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 93454: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 3 of these providers report 78 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record3
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)78
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State measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
CAC Alvin CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported12
CAC Los Padres CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported33
CAC Sierra Madre CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported33
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Other ZIP codes with head start programs near Santa Maria

ZIP 93458Head Start Programs

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 93454?
78 licensed child care spaces are reported across 3 providers in ZIP 93454. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
How many head start programs are in ZIP 93454?
The current data lists 3 federally funded head start programs with a mailing address in ZIP 93454 (Santa Maria, CA).
How many head start programs in ZIP 93454 have a published rating?
None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 93454 have a published state quality rating in this data.
What other ZIP codes near Santa Maria have head start programs?
Head Start Programs are also listed in 1 neighboring ZIP code in Santa Maria. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
Which head start program in ZIP 93454 has the highest quality rating?
No head start program in ZIP 93454 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

Data sources

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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