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Best Headstart Programs in Macon, MO

Compare 3 headstart programs in Macon. Average rating: 4.52/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Macon, Missouri at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.52/5
Parent reviews
50
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Macon has 3 licensed headstart programs with 50 parent reviews averaging 4.52/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Macon

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
    Douglass Community Services Incorporated
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    406 Blees Industrial Dr, Macon, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

    Reviews praise Douglass Community Services as an excellent community resource offering multiple services including food assistance, senior programs, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents and community members consistently highlight the warm, caring staff, affordable pricing, and strong commitment to helping families and individuals in need.

    Friendly and professional staffaffordable pricesmultiple community programs (food assistanceHead Start
  2. 2
    Douglass Community Services Incorporated
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1307 Maffry Ave, Macon, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 60 children

    Douglass Community Services is a highly-regarded community resource center offering Head Start, food assistance, senior dining, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents praise the warm, professional staff, affordable pricing, and commitment to helping families in need. The organization is viewed as an essential asset to the Macon/Hannibal area community.

    Warm and professional staffaffordable pricescomprehensive services (food assistancecounseling
  3. 3
    Community Child Development Center INC
    3.94 score
    3.9(8)

    815 State Highway Pp, Macon, MO · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 80 children

    Community Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers, clean facilities, reasonable tuition with included meals, and strong curriculum. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about management quality, incident response protocols, billing practices, and staff discipline inconsistencies.

    Caring and nurturing teachersclean facilityreasonable tuition with food includedaccredited

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Macon

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Headstart Programs

4.5avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Macon (16–80 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Macon based on parent reviews

Douglass Community Services Incorporated

4.6(20)

1307 Maffry Ave, Macon, MO

Douglass Community Services is a highly-regarded community resource center offering Head Start, food assistance, senior dining, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents praise the warm, professional staff, affordable pricing, and commitment to helping families in need. The organization is viewed as an essential asset to the Macon/Hannibal area community.

Warm and professional staffaffordable pricescomprehensive services (food assistance

Lil Tykes Daycare LLC

5(2)

55 S Rubey St, Macon, MO

Parents highlight the small size and supportive staff as key strengths, noting that children learn significantly and feel secure. One reviewer specifically appreciated the staff's help in teaching her oldest child to write her name, while another expressed confidence in the quality of care.

small environmentsupportive staffstrong learning outcomes

Community Child Development Center INC

3.9(8)

815 State Highway Pp, Macon, MO

Community Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers, clean facilities, reasonable tuition with included meals, and strong curriculum. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about management quality, incident response protocols, billing practices, and staff discipline inconsistencies.

Caring and nurturing teachersclean facilityreasonable tuition with food included

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Daycare types in Macon

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 3

Headstart Programs in Macon, Missouri

There are 3 headstart programs in Macon, Missouri, making up 75% of the 4 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 Macon have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 50 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Macon, 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 Macon

Showing 3 results

Lil Tykes Daycare LLC
Headstart Programs
5

Parents highlight the small size and supportive staff as key strengths, noting that children learn significantly and feel secure. One reviewer specifically appreciated the staff's help in teaching her oldest child to write her name, while another expressed confidence in the quality of care.

small environmentsupportive staffstrong learning outcomes
Address
55 S Rubey St, Macon, MO
Phone
(660) 395-0141
Douglass Community Services Incorporated
Headstart Programs
4.6

Douglass Community Services is a highly-regarded community resource center offering Head Start, food assistance, senior dining, counseling, and a thrift store. Parents praise the warm, professional staff, affordable pricing, and commitment to helping families in need. The organization is viewed as an essential asset to the Macon/Hannibal area community.

Warm and professional staffaffordable pricescomprehensive services (food assistance
Address
1307 Maffry Ave, Macon, MO
Phone
(660) 385-5318
Community Child Development Center INC
Headstart Programs
3.9

Community Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring teachers, clean facilities, reasonable tuition with included meals, and strong curriculum. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about management quality, incident response protocols, billing practices, and staff discipline inconsistencies.

Caring and nurturing teachersclean facilityreasonable tuition with food included
Address
815 State Highway Pp, Macon, MO
Phone
(660) 395-0134

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 headstart programs daycares in Macon, Missouri, out of 4 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 Macon have an average Google rating of 4.52 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Macon, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Missouri's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Missouri)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Macon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Missouri 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 Macon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Macon must be licensed by Missouri'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.