Best Daycares in Oxford, MS — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Oxford's 17 daycares, 15 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Mississippi's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Mississippi averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.5 on Structural.
The local market includes 15 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Oxford. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Mississippi methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Oxford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Oxford: 4.5 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Oxford: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Oxford: 4.5 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Oxford?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Oxford.
- What percentage of Oxford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 88% of Oxford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Mississippi.
- What types of childcare are available in Oxford?
- 15 center-based providers operate in Oxford.
- How do Oxford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Mississippi?
- Oxford daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Mississippi statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Mississippi?
- Mississippi offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Mississippi