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Best Headstart Programs in Leeds, AL

Compare 1 headstart programs in Leeds. Average rating: 3.84/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Leeds, Alabama at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.84/5
Parent reviews
39
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Leeds has 1 licensed headstart programs with 39 parent reviews averaging 3.84/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Leeds

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
    Cedar Grove Baptist Church
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    2001 Cedar Grove Road, Leeds, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Leeds is highly rated by parents as a welcoming, Christ-centered facility with strong community involvement and excellent childcare staff. Parents consistently praise the passionate leadership, caring atmosphere, and quality development programs for children. The church emphasizes family values and community support through various ministries and activities for all ages.

    Welcoming and friendly staffexcellent childcare development programpassionate pastorChrist-centered values
  2. 2
    Great Beginnings Learning Center LLC
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    1406 Promotion Plaza, Leeds, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Great Beginnings Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, child happiness, and caring atmosphere. However, one detailed negative review raises concerns about cleanliness, staff engagement, communication responsiveness, and overall facility conditions.

    Amazing and attentive staffchildren happy and thrivingcaring atmospherefriendly and gracious employees
  3. 3
    Valley View Baptist Church
    3.94 score
    3.9(8)

    7254 President Street, Leeds, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Valley View Baptist Church daycare receives mixed reviews with significant quality inconsistencies. While some parents praise responsive staff, child engagement, and daily communication, others report serious supervision concerns including high schoolers left alone with children and inadequate monitoring of toddlers.

    Friendly and engaged staffdaily notes and photos sent to parentscraft projectschildren appear happy and engaged
  4. 4
    Church On The Way
    3.65 score
    3.3(5)

    8300 - 1st Avenue S.E., Leeds, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Church on the Way is a religious daycare in Leeds, Alabama with mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, Christian environment, and their children's comfort and learning. However, negative reviewers cite concerns about lack of structure, corporal punishment, cleanliness, staff gossip, and health issues.

    caring and friendly staffChristian/religious teachingchildren feel comfortable and happyresponsive to parent concerns

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Leeds

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Church Daycare

3.97avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Leeds zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
350945
3.84
1

Facility Sizes

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

Jcceo Leeds Head Start Center

3(1)

7335 Ruth Avenue, Leeds, AL

One parent describes a serious issue regarding their human rights being violated by the Joint Commission. This single review highlights a significant concern without offering other details about the center's operations.

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Daycare types in Leeds

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3

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Headstart Programs in Leeds, Alabama

There are 1 headstart programs in Leeds, Alabama, making up 20% of the 5 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 Leeds have an average rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 39 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Leeds, 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 Leeds

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Jcceo Leeds Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3

One parent describes a serious issue regarding their human rights being violated by the Joint Commission. This single review highlights a significant concern without offering other details about the center's operations.

Address
7335 Ruth Avenue, Leeds, AL
Phone
(205) 699-6068

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Leeds, Alabama, out of 5 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 Leeds have an average Google rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Leeds, 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
Leeds offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 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 Leeds for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Leeds 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.