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
Maple Child Development Center is a CCLD Day Care Center (license #543801072) in Tulare operating as part of the Tulare County Office of Education's Head Start network, with capacity for 99 children and programs serving preschoolers and school-age children. The center operates under federal Head Start Performance Standards with comprehensive health, nutrition, and parent involvement services; it also offers Migrant Head Start, State Preschool, and Alternative Payment options for eligible families. The program has operated for over 50 years and provides extended resource and referral assistance; Spanish-language family resources are available. Open weekdays 7:30 AM–4:30 PM and serving income-eligible families at no cost, it is one of Tulare's largest Head Start providers. The absence of published parent reviews limits independent verification of family experience, and closing hours at 4:30 PM may not accommodate full working-day schedules.
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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