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Best Headstart Programs in Greenwood, MS

Compare 1 headstart programs in Greenwood. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Greenwood, Mississippi at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
10
Top rated (4.5+)
9

Greenwood offers 1 licensed headstart programs, 12 of which have public ratings averaging 4.42/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 38930 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Greenwood

4.5 - 5.0
9
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.59avg rating
13 daycares · 11 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Headstart Programs

2.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Greenwood zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3893018
4.42
9

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Greenwood (19–510 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Greenwood based on parent reviews

Gilliam Head Start Center

2.5(2)

100 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greenwood, MS

One parent notes that staff make an effort, while another criticizes the center for consistently failing to answer phone calls at 453-5442 and requests a more professional, business-like environment.

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Daycare types in Greenwood

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 4

Headstart Programs in Greenwood, Mississippi

There are 1 headstart programs in Greenwood, Mississippi, making up 6% of the 18 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 Greenwood have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.59 stars. Our analysis covers 10 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood

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Gilliam Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
2.5

One parent notes that staff make an effort, while another criticizes the center for consistently failing to answer phone calls at 453-5442 and requests a more professional, business-like environment.

Staff effort
Address
100 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greenwood, MS
Phone
(662) 453-5442

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Greenwood, Mississippi, out of 18 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 Greenwood have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Greenwood, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Mississippi's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Mississippi)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Greenwood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 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 Mississippi 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 Greenwood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Greenwood must be licensed by Mississippi'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.