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Best Headstart Programs in Oxford, MS

Compare 1 headstart programs in Oxford. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Oxford, Mississippi at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.23/5
Parent reviews
15
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Oxford offers 1 licensed headstart programs, 6 of which have public ratings averaging 4.23/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 38655 with 14 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
    Abc Learning Center
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    17 County Road 2051, Oxford, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    ABC Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Multiple families report positive long-term experiences with caring teachers, successful separation anxiety support, and academic skill development. Parents emphasize the center's clean facility, compassionate staff, and whole-hearted approach to child care.

    Caring and loving teachershelps children overcome separation anxietyclean facilityacademic instruction (letters

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Oxford

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.85avg rating
9 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oxford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3865514
4.23
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Oxford (15–205 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

8

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Oxford based on parent reviews

Mary Cathey Head Start

5(2)

278 Highway 314, Oxford, MS

One parent describes the staff as friendly, helpful, and proactive in advocating for parent involvement and keeping families informed. Another review simply characterizes the facility as nice.

Friendly staffquick helpstrong emphasis on parent involvement

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Daycare types in Oxford

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Headstart Programs in Oxford, Mississippi

There are 1 headstart programs in Oxford, Mississippi, making up 7% of the 14 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 Oxford have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 15 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 Headstart Programs in Oxford

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Mary Cathey Head Start
Headstart Programs
5

One parent describes the staff as friendly, helpful, and proactive in advocating for parent involvement and keeping families informed. Another review simply characterizes the facility as nice.

Friendly staffquick helpstrong emphasis on parent involvement
Address
278 Highway 314, Oxford, MS
Phone
(662) 234-3230

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Oxford, Mississippi, out of 14 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 Oxford have an average Google rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% 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 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
Oxford offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 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 Oxford for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oxford 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.