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Best Daycare Centers in Oxford, AL

Compare 5 daycare centers in Oxford. Average rating: 4.58/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Oxford, Alabama at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
4.58/5
Parent reviews
39
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Oxford has 5 licensed daycares with 39 parent reviews averaging 4.58/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 36203 zip code, averaging 4.58 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oxford

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Word Alive International Outreach Church
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    122 Allendale Road, Oxford, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Word Alive International Outreach Church is highly rated for its community involvement, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual programs. Reviews praise the facility, staff, and pastoral leadership. However, the reviews focus primarily on church services and community programs rather than daycare services specifically.

    Beautiful campusfriendly and helpful staffinclusive community environmentdrug rehabilitation program
  2. 2
    Lakeview Baptist Church
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    132 Central Avenue, Oxford, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Lakeview Baptist Church is described as a welcoming and loving faith community that actively invites newcomers to participate in church activities and events. Parents consistently praise the caring atmosphere and family-oriented environment.

    welcoming to newcomersloving and caring communityactive mission groupscommunity events (Trunk or Treat)
  3. 3
    Meadowbrook Baptist Church
    4.27 score
    4.4(10)

    1125 Meadowbrook Court, Oxford, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Meadowbrook Baptist Church is a newly built, welcoming religious facility in Oxford, Alabama that emphasizes Christian community and Bible-based teachings. Parents describe it as a friendly, inclusive environment with warm members and programs for all ages including Sunday school and nursery care.

    Welcoming and friendly atmospherenew facility with large spaceprograms for all agesnon-judgmental community

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Oxford

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Oxford, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.63avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oxford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
362035
4.58
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Oxford (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Oxford based on parent reviews

Word Alive International Outreach Church

4.6(20)

122 Allendale Road, Oxford, AL

Word Alive International Outreach Church is highly rated for its community involvement, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual programs. Reviews praise the facility, staff, and pastoral leadership. However, the reviews focus primarily on church services and community programs rather than daycare services specifically.

Beautiful campusfriendly and helpful staffinclusive community environment

Lakeview Baptist Church

4.6(5)

132 Central Avenue, Oxford, AL

Lakeview Baptist Church is described as a welcoming and loving faith community that actively invites newcomers to participate in church activities and events. Parents consistently praise the caring atmosphere and family-oriented environment.

welcoming to newcomersloving and caring communityactive mission groups

Meadowbrook Baptist Church

4.4(10)

1125 Meadowbrook Court, Oxford, AL

Meadowbrook Baptist Church is a newly built, welcoming religious facility in Oxford, Alabama that emphasizes Christian community and Bible-based teachings. Parents describe it as a friendly, inclusive environment with warm members and programs for all ages including Sunday school and nursery care.

Welcoming and friendly atmospherenew facility with large spaceprograms for all ages

Friendship Child Care Center

5(1)

1828 Dewey Drive, Oxford, AL

One parent describes this center as the best available option, highlighting staff who genuinely care about children's growth and a well-organized environment with small groups. The reviewer specifically praises the awesome staff and the structured approach to childcare.

caring staffsmall groupswell organized

New Adventures Learning Center

4.3(3)

301 Hale Street, Oxford, AL

One parent highlights the warm, loving staff and the peace of mind provided by the facility, noting that their children enjoy attending. Conversely, another parent alleges racial discrimination, improper disciplinary practices, and mishandling of safety incidents, resulting in the abrupt dismissal of their child.

warm and loving staffchildren enjoy the programparents feel at ease

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Daycare types in Oxford

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 2

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Daycare Centers in Oxford, Alabama

There are 5 daycare centers in Oxford, Alabama. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Oxford have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 39 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Oxford, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Oxford

Showing 5 results

Friendship Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes this center as the best available option, highlighting staff who genuinely care about children's growth and a well-organized environment with small groups. The reviewer specifically praises the awesome staff and the structured approach to childcare.

caring staffsmall groupswell organized
Address
1828 Dewey Drive, Oxford, AL
Phone
(256) 835-9087
Lakeview Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Lakeview Baptist Church is described as a welcoming and loving faith community that actively invites newcomers to participate in church activities and events. Parents consistently praise the caring atmosphere and family-oriented environment.

welcoming to newcomersloving and caring communityactive mission groups
Address
132 Central Avenue, Oxford, AL
Phone
(256) 835-7966
Word Alive International Outreach Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Word Alive International Outreach Church is highly rated for its community involvement, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual programs. Reviews praise the facility, staff, and pastoral leadership. However, the reviews focus primarily on church services and community programs rather than daycare services specifically.

Beautiful campusfriendly and helpful staffinclusive community environment
Address
122 Allendale Road, Oxford, AL
Phone
(256) 831-0211
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Meadowbrook Baptist Church is a newly built, welcoming religious facility in Oxford, Alabama that emphasizes Christian community and Bible-based teachings. Parents describe it as a friendly, inclusive environment with warm members and programs for all ages including Sunday school and nursery care.

Welcoming and friendly atmospherenew facility with large spaceprograms for all ages
Address
1125 Meadowbrook Court, Oxford, AL
Phone
(256) 831-6877
New Adventures Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights the warm, loving staff and the peace of mind provided by the facility, noting that their children enjoy attending. Conversely, another parent alleges racial discrimination, improper disciplinary practices, and mishandling of safety incidents, resulting in the abrupt dismissal of their child.

warm and loving staffchildren enjoy the programparents feel at ease
Address
301 Hale Street, Oxford, AL
Phone
(256) 770-7237

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Oxford, Alabama. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Oxford have an average Google rating of 4.58 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Oxford, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Alabama's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Alabama)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Oxford offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Alabama typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Oxford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oxford must be licensed by Alabama's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.