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Best Daycare Centers in Houston, MS

Compare 7 daycare centers in Houston. Average rating: 3.83/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Houston, Mississippi at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
3.83/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Houston offers 7 licensed daycares, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 3.83/5.86% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Houston.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Houston

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.

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    Little Hoots Childcare & Learning Center
    4.29 score
    4.4(13)

    457 E Madison St, Houston, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Hoots Childcare & Learning Center for its nurturing, attentive staff and clean, engaging facility. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic progress. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained long-term, citing the caring environment and teachers' genuine investment in child development.

    Staff is nurturing and caringClean and organized facilityEngaging learning activitiesSafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Houston

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.43avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Houston zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
388517
3.83
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Houston (12–99 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Houston based on parent reviews

Fbc Preschool-Kindergarten

4.9(4)

201 W Madison St, Houston, MS

One parent describes the facility as a great church with nice people, while another highlights its Christian activities and biblical teaching for children aged 5 through teenagers. A third review simply notes that the experience was great.

Christian activitiesbiblical teaching for children aged 5-teenagersnice staff

Little Hoots Childcare & Learning Center

4.4(13)

457 E Madison St, Houston, MS

Parents consistently praise Little Hoots Childcare & Learning Center for its nurturing, attentive staff and clean, engaging facility. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic progress. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained long-term, citing the caring environment and teachers' genuine investment in child development.

Staff is nurturing and caringClean and organized facilityEngaging learning activities

Mcintosh Head Start

5

450 3rd Ave, Houston, MS

Potter'S House Family Service Center

1(1)

678 N Jefferson St, Houston, MS

One parent reports a negative experience involving miscommunication about food pantry hours and rude, dismissive staff behavior. The reviewer describes being hung up on multiple times and receiving unhelpful responses despite having five children and a disability.

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Daycare types in Houston

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in Houston, Mississippi

There are 7 daycare centers in Houston, Mississippi. 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 Houston have an average rating of 3.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Houston, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Houston

Showing 7 results

Mcintosh Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
450 3rd Ave, Houston, MS
Phone
(662) 456-3871
Fbc Preschool-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

One parent describes the facility as a great church with nice people, while another highlights its Christian activities and biblical teaching for children aged 5 through teenagers. A third review simply notes that the experience was great.

Christian activitiesbiblical teaching for children aged 5-teenagersnice staff
Address
201 W Madison St, Houston, MS
Phone
(662) 456-0013
Little Hoots Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Little Hoots Childcare & Learning Center for its nurturing, attentive staff and clean, engaging facility. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic progress. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained long-term, citing the caring environment and teachers' genuine investment in child development.

Staff is nurturing and caringClean and organized facilityEngaging learning activities
Address
457 E Madison St, Houston, MS
Phone
(662) 794-0168
Potter'S House Family Service Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports a negative experience involving miscommunication about food pantry hours and rude, dismissive staff behavior. The reviewer describes being hung up on multiple times and receiving unhelpful responses despite having five children and a disability.

Address
678 N Jefferson St, Houston, MS
Phone
(662) 448-1172
Question And Answer Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
347 Dr M L King Jr Dr, Houston, MS
Phone
(662) 613-5088
Jamie'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1791 Highway 389, Houston, MS
Phone
(662) 456-5497
Question And Answer Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
485 Parish St, Houston, MS
Phone
(662) 631-5088

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Houston, Mississippi. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Houston have an average Google rating of 3.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Houston, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Mississippi's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Mississippi)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Houston offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Mississippi 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 Houston for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Houston must be licensed by Mississippi'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.