PSD Ontario Head Start, a federally funded CCLD-licensed center at 555 W Maple Ave in Ontario, serves income-qualifying families with free comprehensive childcare and preschool for children ages 3–5. Operating under Head Start's federally mandated curriculum and stringent health and nutrition standards, the program provides a stable quality floor for participating households. With a capacity of 205 children, it represents a significant enrollment resource for eligible Ontario families. The program does not serve infants or toddlers, and income eligibility requirements restrict access to qualifying households, which is an important distinction from private or mixed-income centers.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management6.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 10 in Ontario
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Ontario. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Ontario. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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Best Culture
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest culture score in Ontario. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.</span>
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Updated · July 2026
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