The LOU Excel by 5 Coalition’s
EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE GUIDE 2014-2015
FOR FAMILIES WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS, OR PRESCHOOLERS
EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE GUIDE PRESCHOOLS & CHILDCARE CENTERS SCHOOLS LITERACY & LIBRARIES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT/DISABILITIES DISABILTY SERVICES
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MENTAL HEALTH
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HOSPITALS&&CLINICS CLINICS HOSPITALS PEDIATRICIANS
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URGENT CARE CLINICS GENERAL HEALTH
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOOD
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PARKS & RECREATION
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ACTIVITIES
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Emergency 911 Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 Crisis Intervention 662-234-9929
Hospital Ambulance Service 662-232-8100
Lafayette County Sheriff 662-234-6421
Oxford Police Department 662-232-2400
University Police 662-915-7234
211 2-1-1 Help Line connects people with needed human The services. With hundreds of non-profit organizations in
Mississippi plus scores of government agencies, finding help can be confusing and intimidating. The 2-1-1 center is staffed by trained specialists who quickly assess the callers’ needs and refer them to the help they seek. For issues not specifically related to Early Childhood, such as Job Related Services or further information on Financial Assistance, please call 211 as described above, or see United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County’s Health & Human Services Directory at www.unitedwafordms.org.
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PRESCHOOLS & CHILDCARE CENTERS ABC Learning Center
662-234-4074 Director: Annie Burkhead 17 CR 2051, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm Childcare & preschool for children ages six weeks to five years of age.
Creative Learning Center at North Oxford Baptist Church
662-234-9852 Web: www.clc.northoxford.org Director: Gwenda Brown 304 CR 101, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm Licensed to provide full-day childcare services for infants through four years of age. Also offers afterschool care for children up to the 4th grade.
Discovery Day School, a Ministry of OUUMC
662-234-5278 Web: www.ouumc.org Director: Susan Phillips Email: dds@ouumc.org 424 S. 10th Street Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:45 am-12:00 pm Provides a half-day program for children ages three & four, in addition to the Mother’s Morning Out Program for children ages eighteen months to two years old.
First Baptist Church Weekday Education 662-234-3517 Web: www.gotofirst.org Director: Linda Glaze 800 Van Buren Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7:15 am-5:30 pm Provides early education for children ages birth through 4 years and an afterschool program for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Hope’s Child Care & Learning Center 662-281-8351 Director: Ernestine Frison 664 CR 102, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-5:30 pm Childcare, preschool, after-school care, & summertime care for children from 15 months to 12 years of age.
Kid’s College Daycare
662-234-3163 Director: Minnie Cooper 6 CR 118, Abbeville, MS 38601 Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-5:30 pm Childcare & preschool for children from birth to 5 years of age.
Learner’s Playhouse
662-236-5976 Director: Carolyn Green 36C Hwy. 334, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-5:30 pm Childcare & preschool for children ages one to five years of age.
Little Angels Preschool & Daycare Center
662-236-4574 Director: Aleciean Mathis 2204 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-5:00 pm Child care & preschool for newborns to children 12 years of age.
Mary Cathey Head Start-ICS 11
662-234-3230
Director: Charline Hubbard Email: MaryCatheyHeadStartCenter@ics-hs.org 662-252-1582 (Central Office) 278 Hwy. 314 (Old Sardis Rd.), Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm (children 8:30 am-2:20 pm) NAEYC accredited preschool serving ages 3 through 5 years.
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4 Mother Goose Daycare 662-236-2226 Director: Susan McCollum 415 Galleria Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-5:30 pm Child care & preschool for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age.
My Little Ones
662-234-3305 Director: Amy Moore 10 CR 241, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7:15 am-5:00 pm Childcare center for children 6 weeks through 4 years of age.
Willie Price University Nursery School
662-915-7444 Web: www.outreach.olemiss.edu/willieprice Director: Angela Rutherford Email: araines@olemiss.edu 107 Kinard Hall, Rebel Drive, University, MS 38677 Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5:15 pm Preschool serving children ages 3 and 4 years.
SCHOOLS Bramlett Elementary School 662-234-2685 Web: www.oxfordsd.org Principal: Suzanne Ryals Email: saryals@oxfordsd.org 225 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Public school serving grades Pre-K through kindergarten.
Oxford School District Office 662-234-3541 Web: www.oxfordsd.org Superintendent: Brian Harvey Email: bharvey@oxfordsd.org 224 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655
Lafayette County Elementary School
662-234-5627 Principal: Paula Gibbs Email: paula.gibbs@lafayetteschools.net 150 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Public school serving Pre-K, kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grades.
Lafayette County School District Office 662-234-3271 Website: www.gocommodures.org Superintendent: Dr. Adam Pugh Email: adam.pugh@lafayetteschools.net 100 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655
Magnolia Montessori School
662-234-0344 Web: www.magnoliamontessorischool.com Contact: Karyn Jankowski Email: info@magnoliamontessorischool.com 205 CR 102, Oxford, MS 38655 Fully accredited Montessori school serving children ages 14 months through 12 years in multi-age settings.
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Mississippi School for the Blind 601-984-8200 Web: www.msb.k12.ms.us 1252 Eastover Dr. Jackson, MS 39211 Serving children and youth with visual impairments or blindness in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Mississippi School for the Deaf
601-984-8000 Web: www.msb.k12.ms.us 1253 Eastover Dr. Jackson, MS 39211 Serving children and youth with hearing impairments or who are deaf, in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Oxford University School
662-234-2200 Web: www.ouschool.org Headmaster: Tommy Naron Email: shopkins@ouschool.org 200 OUS Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Private elementary school serving age 3 (pre-K) through grade 6.
Regents School of Oxford
662-232-1945 Web: www.regentsoxford.org Head of school: Michael Johnson 14 CR 130, Oxford, MS 38655 Member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools, serving ages 4 (pre-K) through grade 11.
LITERACY & LIBRARIES Dolly Parton Imagination Library 662-234-4234 The Dolly Parton Imagination Library aims to foster a lover of reading among young children (birth through age 5) by providing them with quality, age-appropriate books mailed to their homes each month. For more information contact the Lafayette County Literacy Council as listed below.
Lafayette County Literacy Council
662-234-4234 Director: Meredith Wulff E-mail: lafayetteliteracy@gmail.com 1003 Jefferson Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Thursday, 12:00-5:00 pm Committed to raising the level of literacy in Lafayette County. Mission is to promote literacy as a value in every family by providing free children’s books, parent education, and one-on-one tutuoring for children and adults. Help people learn to read so that they can read to learn.
Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library 662-234-5751 Web: www.firstregional.org Librarian: Laura Beth Walker Email: lbwalker@firstregional.org 401 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am-5:30 pm; Sunday, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Public library serving the city of Oxford & Lafayette County. Offers free programs for children such as story times, puppet shows, toddler time, & movie screenings. Check website or call for schedule of events.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT/DISABILITIES Child Advocacy & Play Therapy Institute (CAPTI) 662-915-7197 Web: www.education.olemiss.edu/capti/index.html Email: CAPTI@olemiss.edu Director: Dr. Marilyn Snow University of Mississippi School of Education, Guyton Hall CAPTI provides therapy & mental health services to children & families who are experiencing developmental difficulties, emotional distress & trauma.
Child Find through the Oxford School District 662-234-3596, Ext. 224 Web: www.oxford.k12.ms.us/Page/142 Contact: Dr. Patricia Austin, Director of Special Education Email: peaustin@oxfordsd.org 224 Bramlett Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Program to identify, locate, & evaluate children, birth to age 21, who may have a physical, mental, communicative and/or emotional disability.
First Steps Early Intervention Program
662-234-5231 Web: www.msdh.ms.gov Lafayette County Health Department 101 Veterans Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Program that matches the unique needs of infants & toddlers who have developmental delays with professional resources within the community. If you have a child up to three-years old, First Steps will provide educational materials & other resources to help you recognize and address developmental problems as early as possible.
Project RUN Early Intervention Program 662-513-7751 Web: www.nmrc.state.ms.us/run.html Contact: Darlene Hoar Email: dhoar@nmrc.state.ms.us North Mississippi Regional Center 967 Regional Center Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm In collaboration witht the First Steps Program, Project RUN provides comprehensive evaluations & early intervention services to infants & children from birth to age three who are experienceing developmental delays. Evaluations & therapy services are play-based & typcially offered in natural environments such as the child’s home or daycare. Services are confidential & provided at no charge to families.
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DISABILITY SERVICES LIFE (Living Independence for Everyone)
662-844-6633 Web: www.lifeofms.com/Where-we-are/tupelooffice.php Contact: Michael Sullivan 1051 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38801 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Assists individuals with disabilities in living as independently as possible. Dedicated to the empowerment of people with significant disabilities.
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)
800-443-1000 Executive director: H.S. McMillan 1281 Hwy. 51 N., Madison, MS 39110 PO Box 1698, Jackson, MS 39215-1698
MDRS Regional branch:
662-893-6917
Web: www.mdrs.state.ms.us Manager: Detric Fleetwood 8480 West Sandidge, Olive Branch, MS 38654 Provides appropriate & comprehensive services to Mississippians with disabilities in a timely & effective manner. Includes Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind, Office of Special Disability Programs, & Office of Disability Determination Services.
North Mississippi Regional Center (NMRC) 662-234-1476 Web: www.nmrc.state.ms.us Director: Edith M. Hayles Email: staff@nmrc.state.ms.us 967 Regional Center Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm NMRC is licensed as an intermediate care facility. Mission is to enhance the abilities & promote the independence of persons with developmental disabilities by providing quality care, comprehensive services & family support with dignity & respect.
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MENTAL HEALTH Child Advocacy & Play Therapy Institute (CAPTI) See entry in CHILD DEVELOPMENT/ DISABILITY
Communicare 662-234-7521 Web: www.communicarems.org Email: communicare308@bellsouth.net 152 Hwy. 7 S., Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm A community mental health center offering outpatient services for children & adults as well as a group home for women with severe mental illnesses. It also offers a residential substance abuse treatment center & school-based services.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
662-801-8700 Web: www.namims.org Local Contact: Emily Fox Email: namimiss1@aol.com Self-help organization dedicated to improving the lives of all those affected by serious mental illness. Services offered include support, education, advocacy, research, networking & a resource library. Two support groups meet in Oxford, Call for times and locations.
Psychological Services Center at the University of Mississippi 662-915-7385 Web: www.olemiss.edu/depts/psc/ G382 Kinard Hall, University, MS 38677 Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Low-cost psychological treatment for people with & without insurance.
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ABUSE/VIOLENCE Child/Adult Abuse Hotline, Mississippi Department of Human Services Nationwide:
800-222-8000
Mississippi:
601-432-4570
Web: www.msabusehotline.mdhs.ms.gov/ Service to report suspected abuse or neglect. A report can be made by either calling or using the form on the website.
Child Protective Services, Mississippi Department of Human Services 662-234-1863 Web: www.mdhs.state.ms.us/fcs_prot.html Area Social Work Supervisor: Lora Leigh Cockrell Physical: 1301B Monroe Ave. Mailing: PO Box 1027, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Investigates child abuse & neglect.
Child Support Enforcement, Mississippi Department of Human Services 662-234-1861 819 Jackson Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655 Helps secure financial, medical and emotional support for children and families to empower them to become self-sufficient.
Exchange Club Family Center 662-234-4255 Director: Fred Johnson Email: fajohnson2@bellsouth.net Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm 106 Skyline Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Works with families, first-time teen mothers & school-aged children to educate & reduce the risk of child abuse. Also offers anger management groups, mentoring for families & teenage mothers, & STAN (STop Abuse Now), a puppet show school program.
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HOSPITALS & CLINICS Baptist Memorial Hospital 662-232-8100 Web: www.baptistonline.org/north-mississippi Email: info.northmiss@bmhcc.org 2301 S. Lamar, Oxford, MS 38655 Acute care facility serving the northern third of Mississippi. Sponsors many area support groups and offers maternity, labor & delivery, infant CPR, and breastfeeding classes, as well as a children’s health fair & a maternity health fair. Call or check website for more information.
Oxford Medical Ministries Clinic 662-234-1374 Web: www.oxfordmmc.org Director: Marlene Bishop Email: director@oxfordmmc.org 205 S. Commerce Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Free clinic serving the needs of the uninsured working members of Lafayette & Yalobusha Counties. Provides individuals with access to community resources related to primary medical care.
UM Speech & Hearing Center 662-915-7271 Web: www.olemiss.edu/depts/comm_disorders/ Email: umcdshc@olemiss.edu 100 George Hall, Rebel Drive, University, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Diagnostic evaluation & management services by speech-language pathogists and audiologists.
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PEDIATRICIANS Children’s Clinic of Oxford 662-234-8286 Web: www.oxfordkids.com Joe T. Harris, MD 2888 S. Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 A children’s clinic that provides treatment as well as education about normal childhood development and other health issues. Also provides prenatal conferences, a Healthy Steps program, and the Reach Out & Read program, which is a reading readiness program, in partnership with the Lafayette County Literacy Council.
Lafayette Pediatric Clinic 662-236-3939 Web: www.lafayettepediatrics.net Tanya Fitts, MD 1115 Mimosa Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm Provides general pediatrics & full-service medical care from birth through college, including sick visits and routine health maintenance visits. Patients are seen by appointment only, but same-day sick visits are available on most days. After office hours, a nurse triage service is available and can reach the doctor on call if needed.
Oxford Pediatric Group 662-513-4399 Web: www.oxfordpediatric.com Jonathan Caudill, MD; Michael Dennis, MD; Doug Sanford, MD; Molly Singletary, MD 1203 Medical Park Dr., Oxford, MS 38655 A pediatric clinic providing full service care to children of all ages.
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URGENT CARE CLINICS AllCare Mississippi 662-234-6464 Web: www.allcarems.com 301 Jackson Ave. West, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8 am-6 pm; Saturday, 9 am-3 pm Treats urgent medical conditions related to acute injuries or chronic conditions such as diabetes & hypertension.
Oxford Urgent Care 662-236-2232 Web: www.oxfordurgentclinic.com Email: taraserio@mac.com 1929 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm Provides walk-in care for non-life-threatening illnesses & injuries. Accepts most insurance plans.
Urgent Care Clinic of Oxford 662-234-1090 1487 Belk Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-7:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, 12:00 -5:00pm Provides urgent medcal care & treatment of non emergency illness & injuries.
GENERAL HEALTH American Heart Association 901-383-5400 Web: www.heart.org 2170 Business Center Drive, Suite 1, Memphis, TN 38134
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America 1-800-727-8462 Web: www.aafa.org Email: info@aafa.org Provides practical information, community services, and support to people through a network of regional chapters, educational support groups, and other local partners around the U.S.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Mississippi Chapter 601-981-3100 Contact: Renda McGowan Email: miss@cff.org 1907 Dunbar Dr., Suite C, Jackson, MS 39216
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi
662-871-1845 Web: www.msdiabetes.org Email: christyknighton@msdiabetes.org Coordinator: Christy Knighton 22006 Halliburton Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 Provides hope through programs, research, and services for all Mississippians affected by diabetes.
Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi 601-936-5222 Web: www.efa.org State website: http://www.epilepsy.ms.org Director: Tres Townsend Email: tresmsepilepsy@bellsouth.net 2001 Airport Rd. N, Suite 307, Flowood, MS 39232-8849 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
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18 Lafayette County Health Department 662-234-5231 Web: www.msdh.state.ms.us Contact: Kay Coleman Office Manager: Linda Webber 101 Veterans Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Public health department providing prevention & treatment services, immunizations, birth control, etc.
Medicaid & CHIP 662-252-3439 Web: www.medicaid.ms.gov Director, regional office: Elise Cornwell Counties served: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall 545 J.M. Ash Drive, Holly Springs, MS 38635 National health care programs helping to pay for medical services for low income people. CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) provides health coverage for uninsured children up to 19 years old.
Mississippi Blood Services 662-234-0363 Web: www.msblood.com 2627 W. Oxford Loop, Ste. C, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday, Thursday, & Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 11:00 am-7:00 pm Provides a safe & adequate supply of voluntarily-donated blood & blood components for patients in hospitals.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Christmas Store 662-259-7150 Web: www.sites.google.com/site/olemissrotary2/christmasstoredonations Email: oxfordchristmasstore@gmail.com A community-wide effort in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Oxford-Ole Miss and Interfaith Compassion Ministry to provide toys for children of eligible families in Lafayette County & Oxford.
Medicaid & CHIP See entry in GENERAL HEALTH.
Mississippi Department of Human Services 662-234-1861 Web: www.mdhs.state.ms.us 819 Jackson Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655 Provides for & assists with TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and other programs. The goal is to promote self-sufficiency & personal responsibility.
Social Security Administration 866-504-4267 119 Saddle Creek Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801 Web: www.socialsecurity.gov A representative is available in Oxford on the second & fourth Thursday, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm on the second floor of City Hall.
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FOOD Compassion Food Ministries, Inc. 662-473-6606 Email: raven@mechanicsbankms.com President: Raymond Aven Hwy. 7 North, Water Valley, MS 38965 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 8:30 am-12:00 pm Food distributor for low-income families providing food on a monthly basis.
Manna: A Feeding Ministry 662-234-1269 Web: www.ecomoxford.org Director: Father Seth M. Walley Email: ecom@olemiss.edu Church hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Manna hours: during the Fall & Spring semesters, Thursday, 2:30 pm-5:30 pm 113 S. Ninth Street, Oxford, MS 38655 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church/The Episcopal Church at Ole Miss Feeding ministry for less-fed residents & needy persons in Oxford. On most Thursdays, hot meals are prepared for dine-in or delivery by volunteers interested recipients should contact the Church Office in advance for participation.
More Than A Meal 662-832-0020 Web: www.mtamoxford.org Contact: Daniel Howie Email: mtamoxford@gmail.com Provides a nutritious meal for the homeless & impoverished of Oxford every Tuesday evening at 5 pm at the Stone Center. Also offers tutoring for children, informational speakers for adults, & distributes toiletries & school supplies.
The Pantry 662-832-8001 Director: Julie Walton 713 Molly Barr Road, Oxford, MS 38655 Hours: Clients under 65, Wednesday, 9:00 am-11:00 am Provides a family in need with a one-week’s supply of food & staples. Aids families in need and elderly residents who meet eligibility standards. Screening and food distributions are held every Wednesday.
24 River Hill Church of Christ Outreach Ministry Church office:
662-236-2456
Minister Sherod Bryant:
662-801-4200
Lee Avant, Outreach Coordinator:
662-829-9688
Web: www.riverhillcoc.org Email: riverhills@bellsouth.net 06 Hwy. 334, Oxford, MS 38655 Last Wednesday of each month 11:00 am-1:00 pm Provides hot, nutritious meals & free clothing to individuals in Oxford. Meals are prepared for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery. For delivery, or if a ride is needed to the meal site, please call the Church Office. Every 4th Saturday Clothes Giveaway, 7:00 am-12:00 pm.
WIC (Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program)
662-234-2060 161 CR 401, Oxford, MS 38655 Special supplement of food program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and their children under five years of age. To be eligible for the program, a woman, infant, or child must meet the income guidelines and be at medical or nutritional risk. A nutritionist or nurse will determine if an applicant is eligible. Applications are taken in person. Applicants must bring proof of income, residence, & identification.
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PARKS & RECREATION Avent Park Located on Park Drive, it includes four lighted tennis courts, a picnic pavilion, a walking trail, a baseball field, a playground, and quiet areas. Includes a Born Learning Trail for children age birth to 5.
Bailey Branch at FNC Park New park consisting of a playground, a pavilion, a wildflower garden, and a walking path. Located on the corner of Hwy. 7 South & Office Park Drive.
Dizzy Dean Park Located near the Oxford Skate Park on Bramlett Blvd. Has a playground & picnic tables.
FNC Park 328 MS 314, Oxford, MS 38655 A 75-acre park featuring five soccer fields, eight baseball fields, & three softball fields, as well as a walking track and a BMX bike park.
Hank Aaron Complex Located behind the Activity Center on Price Street. Contains three baseball fields, a batting cage, a pavilion & a covered playground.
Holly Springs National Forest Campground 662-236-6550 Located near Holly Springs, MS. Has three developed camping areas as well as Chewalla Lake.
John Leslie Tennis Complex Located by the Activity Center on Price St. Features eight lighted, outdoor courts.
John W. Kyle State Park
662-487-1345
Oxford City Pool 662-232-2380 220 Washington Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Sunday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Lap Swim: Monday-Friday, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Seasonal hours between Memorial Day & Labor Day. Individual, family, and day passes available. Changing rooms, showers, and restrooms provided.
Oxford Park Commission 662-232-2380 Web: www.oxfordparkcommission.com Executive Director: Rob Boyd 310 S. 15th St. Email: rob@oxfordparkcommission.com 310 S. 15th Street, Oxford, MS 38655 Maintains public parks & swimming pools in the city of Oxford, and sponsors youth & adult sports and activities for people of all ages.
Oxford Skate Park Located on Bramlett Blvd. across from the Oxford-Lafayette Public Library. Has a pavilion & a playground.
Patricia C. Lamar Park Located at Old Sardis & Country Club Roads. This 67-acre park includes a lake and a walking/jogging path.
Price Hill Park Located on Price Hill Road. Consists of a baseball/softball field, a park pavilion, a playground, a spray pool, and an outdoor basketball court.
Puskus Lake Campground
662-236-6550 Located in the Holly Springs National Forest. Campground has no hookups or showers.
River’s Hill Park Located on Pegues Rd. in the River’s Hill community. Consists of a playground, an open-air pavilion, and two outdoor basketball courts.
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Sardis Lake Campground 662-563-4531 Web: www.mvk.usace.army.mil/lakes/ms/sardis Large lake located in Lafayette, Panola, and Marshal Counties. Offers campgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions, and areas for boating, fishing, swimming, hunting, bird-watching and trail-walking.
Soccer/Softball Complex Located on McElroy Drive. Contains two lighted softball fields, two lighted soccer/football fields, a pavilion, and a playground.
Stone Park 423 Washington Ave., Oxford, MS 38655 Features a park pavilion, a recreation center, a playground area, and a baseball field.
Western Hills Neighborhood Park Located on Martin Street in the Western Hills subdivision. Includes a basketball court, pavilion, picnic tables, a walking trail and playground.
ACTIVITIES Art To Go LLC 662-380-1940 Web: www.arttogooxford.wordpress.com Contact: Andi Bedsworth Email: arttogollc@gmail.com Provides art classes for adults and children in various places in Oxford & Lafayette County. Check website for schedule of events and pricing.
Family Resource Center
662-915-2704 Contact: Melissa Leach Email: mleach@humansci.msstate.edu Web: www.childcaremississippi.org or www.excelby5.org 1097 Jackson Ave. West, Oxford, MS 38655 Summer Hours - May - Sept: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm October-April Hours: Mon, Wed, & Thursday, 8:00 am-5:00pm Tuesdays, 8:00 am-6:30pm, Fridays, 8:00 am-3:30pm Every Second Saturday, 8:00 am-12:00pm A free toy-lending-library for parents and childcare providers throughout the Lafayette County area. Toys, learning materials, books and more are available to check out for free.
Gertrude Castellow Ford Center 662-915-2787 Web: www.fordcenter.org Email: fordcent@olemiss.edu 100 University Ave., University, MS 38677 Performing arts center at the University of Mississippi. Hosts a wide array of musical & theatre events. See website for calendar of events & ticketing.
Kindermusik with Jeanne 662-513-4994 Web: www.kindermusikwithjeanne.com Contact: Jeanne Lippincott Email: jlippincott@bellsouth.net Specially designed music classes for ages birth to seven. Focuses on exploration, expression, & discovery. See website for information on classes, registration, fees, & calendar of events.
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26 Oxford Convention & Visitors Bureau 662-232-2367 Director of Tourism: Mary-Kathryn Herrington Email: marykathryn@oxfordcvb.com Web: www.oxfordcvb.com 102 Ed Perry Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 Promotes tourism in Oxford and serves as a source for a calendar of events in and around town. Sponsors the annual Double Decker Arts Festival. See website for more information.
Oxford Activity Center 662-232-2379 Web: www.oxfordparkcommission.com/Parks.aspx 440 Price Street, Oxford, MS 38655 Community facility featuring two indoor basketball courts, a gymnastics room, and several multipurpose rooms.
Oxford Moms & Tots Contact: Jennifer Samuels or Meghan Gallagher Web: www.oxfordmomsandtots.com Email: jenncassisa@yahoo.com or Gallagher.me@gmail.com Online guide and directory of kid- and mom-friendly events. Information includes calendar of events, online postings of items for sale, restaurant deals for children, and recipes.
The Skate Place 662-236-3332 307 Tanner Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Roller-skating rink.
Square Books, Jr. 662-236-2207 Web: www.squarebooks.com/junior Email: junior@squarebooks.com 111 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm Sunday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Children’s book and toy store. Hosts story hours and readings/book signings with children’s authors. Check website for schedule of events.
27 Studio Whimzy 662-202-2895 Web: www.studiowhimzy.com Email: studiowhimzyoxford@gmail.com Contact: Sarah Katherine Bridgers 205 Powers Drive, Oxford, MS 38655 Art studio with activities for children and adults, including summer programs. See website for calendar of events and further information.
Treehouse Toys & Cloud 9 662-281-0755 1903 University Ave., Suite 4, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Toy store and inflatable play center.
University of Mississippi Museum 662-915-7028 Contact: Emily Dean Web: www.museum.olemiss.edu Email: esdean@olemiss.edu Located on the corner of University Ave. & 5th Street, Oxford, MS 38655 Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm Museum with wide array of changing exhibits and collections. Offers various classes and programs for children throughout the year.
Yoknapatawpha Arts Council 662-236-6429 Web: www.oxfordarts.com Executive Director: Wayne Andrews Email: yacoperations@gmail.com 413 S. 14th Street, Oxford, MS 38655 Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Services include community arts grants, summer programs, arts advocacy, partnerships with other organizations, andvarious arts classes throughout the year. YAC also hosts gallery exhibits that are free of charge & open to the public.
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THE LOU EXCEL BY 5 COALITION The LOU Excel by 5 Coalition reaches out to all parents and caregivers of children ages birth to five in the Oxford-Lafayette County area. To learn more about our work, activities, or how you can get involved please see our website, www.excelby5.com/lafayette-county, or call us at 662-236-4265.
29 The LOU Excel by 5 Coalition thanks the United Way of Oxford & Lafayette County (UWOLC) for providing funding for the printing of the Early Childhood Resource Guide. UWOLC is serving as the lead partner for this Excel by 5 Coalition. To learn more about UWOLC please visit www.unitedwayoxfordms.org or email info@unitedwayoxfordms.org
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