Head Start Programs in ZIP 39601 (Brookhaven, MS)

5 federally funded head start programs operate in ZIP 39601, Brookhaven, MS, per the current data.

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Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Data profile for ZIP 39601

The current data covers the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 39601: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 5 of these providers report 263 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record5
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)263

Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 39601

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in ZIP 39601, Brookhaven, MS, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Listed head start programs in ZIP 39601

Head Start Program Lincoln County Early Head Start Brookhaven, MS 39601 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Lincoln County Early Head Start Center Brookhaven, MS 39601 Capacity 69 Head Start Program Mamie Martin Head Start Center Brookhaven, MS 39601 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Richardson Head Start Brookhaven, MS 39601 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Richardson Head Start Center Brookhaven, MS 39601 Capacity 66

State measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipLicensed capacity
Lincoln County Early Head StartHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported48
Lincoln County Early Head Start CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported69
Mamie Martin Head Start CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported40
Richardson Head StartHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported40
Richardson Head Start CenterHead Start ProgramNot ratedNot reported66
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Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs are in ZIP 39601?
The current data lists 5 federally funded head start programs with a mailing address in ZIP 39601 (Brookhaven, MS).
How do I choose a head start program in ZIP 39601?
To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Brookhaven have head start programs?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Brookhaven in the current data.
How many head start programs in ZIP 39601 have a published rating?
None of the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 39601 have a published state quality rating in this data.
Who owns the head start programs in ZIP 39601?
Ownership is not reported for the head start programs currently listed in ZIP 39601.

Data sources

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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