Recognition of Excellence · San Dimas, CA · 2026

Options for Learning HeadStart/CDC (Ekstrand)

440 N Walnut Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773
🏆 Ranked #7 in San Dimas · 5.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in San Dimas
Top 10 in San Dimas
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in San Dimas. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Options for Learning HeadStart/CDC (Ekstrand) is a federally funded Head Start center at 440 N Walnut Ave in San Dimas, combining child development center and Head Start programming for children of income-eligible families. Licensed by California's CCLD for up to 45 children, it operates as part of Options for Learning, one of Los Angeles County's largest Head Start providers, with a monitored inspection record as of February 2026. Federal funding makes care free or reduced-cost for qualifying families, though Head Start programs typically offer more limited hours than full-day private centers. Recent CCLD inspections (2023, 2025, 2026) note Type B citations that warrant review of compliance documentation.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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