Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Tulare. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Tulare. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Full Ranking Detail
Head StartPreschoolIncome-EligibleFull DayPart Day
Clinite Child Development Center is a CCLD Day Care Center license holder (capacity 90) in Tulare, California, operating as part of Tulare County Office of Education's Head Start network since 1998. The center delivers comprehensive services under federal Head Start Performance Standards, including education, health, nutrition, parent involvement, and support for children with special needs. It offers free full-day and part-day programs for income-eligible families, with extended operational reach through Migrant Head Start, State Preschool, and Resource and Referral services, all delivered in both center-based and home-based formats. Operating Mon–Fri from 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, the center has maintained a clean compliance record across all recent inspections (2022, 2023, and 2026 with zero citations). A limitation to the 4:00 PM close may require families with longer working hours to seek supplementary care arrangements.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Program types include Head Start, State Preschool, Migrant Head Start, Alternative Payment Programs, Voucher Programs, Resource and Referral, Early Stars, and Local Planning Council. Both center-based and home-based program options are offered, with preschool enrollment for four-year-olds.
What sets it apart: Program has operated for over 50 years, providing comprehensive services and resource and referral assistance to help families find childcare. Spanish-language video resources are available.
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