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Best Headstart Programs in Fort Payne, AL

Compare 1 headstart programs in Fort Payne. Average rating: 3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Fort Payne, Alabama at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Fort Payne has 1 licensed headstart programs with 25 parent reviews averaging 3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fort Payne

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 Roc Learning Center LLC 2
    3.5 score
    3(5)

    4050 Williams Avenue Ne, Fort Payne, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    THE ROC LEARNING CENTER LLC 2 receives polarized reviews with strong opinions on both ends. Positive reviews praise staff warmth, individual attention, and the owner's leadership, while negative reviews cite unsafe practices, alleged regulatory violations, inadequate supervision, and unresponsive management to parent concerns.

    Caring and loving staffchildren enjoy attendingowner enforces clear policiesattentive to individual children

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Fort Payne

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Fort Payne, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Fort Payne zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
359676
3
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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Fort Payne (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

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Medium

31–75 children

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Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

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Daycare types in Fort Payne

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2

Headstart Programs in Fort Payne, Alabama

There are 1 headstart programs in Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne have an average rating of 3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

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

All Headstart Programs in Fort Payne

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Fort Payne Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
701 1st Street East, Fort Payne, AL
Phone
(256) 845-5951

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne have an average Google rating of 3 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Fort Payne, 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
Fort Payne offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Fort Payne for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fort Payne 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.