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3 Headstart Programs in Macon, Missouri

Browse all 3 headstart programs in Macon, Missouri. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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

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

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.

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

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Lil Tykes Daycare LLC
Headstart Programs
5
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.
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.