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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Headland, AL

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Headland. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Headland, Alabama at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
39
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Headland has 1 licensed child daycare & preschools with 39 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 36345 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Headland

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
    The First Baptist Church
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    133 Mitchell Street, Headland, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    The First Baptist Church's preschool and daycare in Headland, Alabama receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, nutritious on-site meals, strong security measures, and educational benefits. The facility is described as a welcoming, community-oriented environment where children are supervised, educated, and cared for.

    Experienced and knowledgeable staffwelcoming atmospherestrong security (buzz-in entrysecurity co
  2. 2
    Gateway Church
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    312 Main Street, Headland, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Gateway Church is a faith-based center that receives consistently high ratings from attendees. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and pastoral leadership. The facility appears to foster a strong sense of community and religious engagement.

    welcoming congregationspiritual atmosphereengaging worship servicescaring pastor
  3. 3
    Bethlehem Baptist Church
    4.35 score
    4.5(12)

    2506 State Hwy. 134 East, Headland, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Bethlehem Baptist Church daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting the caring, patient staff and secure Christian environment. Parents report their children learned well and were well-prepared for kindergarten, with staff maintaining excellent communication with families.

    Caring and patient staffsecure facility with controlled accessChristian environmentchildren well-prepared for kindergarten

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Headland

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 Headland, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.4avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Headland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
363456
4.4
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Headland (– 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 Headland based on parent reviews

Gateway Church

4.8(7)

312 Main Street, Headland, AL

Gateway Church is a faith-based center that receives consistently high ratings from attendees. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and pastoral leadership. The facility appears to foster a strong sense of community and religious engagement.

welcoming congregationspiritual atmosphereengaging worship services

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Daycare types in Headland

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 4

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Headland, Alabama

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Headland, Alabama, making up 17% of the 6 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Headland have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 39 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Headland

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Gateway Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Gateway Church is a faith-based center that receives consistently high ratings from attendees. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and pastoral leadership. The facility appears to foster a strong sense of community and religious engagement.

welcoming congregationspiritual atmosphereengaging worship services
Address
312 Main Street, Headland, AL
Phone
(334) 796-9301

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Headland, Alabama, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Headland have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Headland, 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
Headland offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Headland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Headland 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.