Best Daycare Centers in Lucedale, MS
Compare 8 daycare centers in Lucedale. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lucedale, Mississippi at a glance
- Daycares
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.56/5
- Parent reviews
- 27
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Lucedale has 8 licensed daycares with 27 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 86% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 39452 zip code, averaging 4.56 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lucedale
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.
- 1Agricola Baptist Preschool4.65 score4.9(13)
7268 Barton Agricola Rd, Lucedale, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Agricola Baptist Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and inspiring pastor, but do not contain information about the daycare or preschool services.
Welcoming communityfriendly congregationinspiring pastor and sermonsgood Sunday school classes - 2Learning Tree Childcare4.5 score5(5)
568 S Pine St, Lucedale, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Learning Tree Childcare in Lucedale receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, phenomenal staff and director who treat children with genuine affection, combined with a strong curriculum that keeps children engaged and happy to attend.
Staff treats children with love and careStrong curriculumChildren are happy and safePeace of mind for working parents - 3First Baptist Weekday Education Program4.5 score5(5)
345 Summer St, Lucedale, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 73 children
Parents praise First Baptist Weekday Education Program as a welcoming and faith-focused facility with a friendly congregation. Members describe it as a pleasant community where everyone has a place to be involved.
welcoming environmentgospel-centeredfamily-friendlynice congregation
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Lucedale
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lucedale, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lucedale zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39452 | 8 | 4.56 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lucedale (50–140 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lucedale based on parent reviews
Agricola Baptist Preschool
7268 Barton Agricola Rd, Lucedale, MS
Note: The reviews provided are for Agricola Baptist Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and inspiring pastor, but do not contain information about the daycare or preschool services.
Learning Tree Childcare
568 S Pine St, Lucedale, MS
Learning Tree Childcare in Lucedale receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, phenomenal staff and director who treat children with genuine affection, combined with a strong curriculum that keeps children engaged and happy to attend.
First Baptist Weekday Education Program
345 Summer St, Lucedale, MS
Parents praise First Baptist Weekday Education Program as a welcoming and faith-focused facility with a friendly congregation. Members describe it as a pleasant community where everyone has a place to be involved.
Benndale Head Start Center
5249 Highway 26 W, Lucedale, MS
One parent highlights the staff at Benndale Head Start Center in Lucedale, Mississippi, as being nice and approachable. As there are no critical comments provided, the feedback is limited to this single positive observation.
Basin Head Start Center
1170 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Lucedale, MS
One parent describes the BASIN HEAD START CENTER in Lucedale as a great option for childcare needs. The single available feedback highlights a positive overall experience at the facility.
Kuntry Kidz
124a Pistol Howell Rd, Lucedale, MS
One parent describes the center as a place where their children enjoy attending, expressing personal satisfaction with the experience. The feedback highlights a positive atmosphere that appeals to both kids and parents.
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Daycare Centers in Lucedale, Mississippi
There are 8 daycare centers in Lucedale, 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 Lucedale have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 86% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.95 stars. Our analysis covers 27 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lucedale, 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 Lucedale
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One parent highlights the staff at Benndale Head Start Center in Lucedale, Mississippi, as being nice and approachable. As there are no critical comments provided, the feedback is limited to this single positive observation.
- Address
- 5249 Highway 26 W, Lucedale, MS
- Phone
- (601) 945-5343
Learning Tree Childcare in Lucedale receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, phenomenal staff and director who treat children with genuine affection, combined with a strong curriculum that keeps children engaged and happy to attend.
- Address
- 568 S Pine St, Lucedale, MS
- Phone
- (601) 947-0469
Parents praise First Baptist Weekday Education Program as a welcoming and faith-focused facility with a friendly congregation. Members describe it as a pleasant community where everyone has a place to be involved.
- Address
- 345 Summer St, Lucedale, MS
- Phone
- (601) 947-3441
Note: The reviews provided are for Agricola Baptist Church, not the preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and inspiring pastor, but do not contain information about the daycare or preschool services.
- Address
- 7268 Barton Agricola Rd, Lucedale, MS
- Phone
- (601) 947-2460
One parent describes the BASIN HEAD START CENTER in Lucedale as a great option for childcare needs. The single available feedback highlights a positive overall experience at the facility.
- Address
- 1170 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Lucedale, MS
- Phone
- (601) 947-8219
One parent describes the center as a place where their children enjoy attending, expressing personal satisfaction with the experience. The feedback highlights a positive atmosphere that appeals to both kids and parents.
- Address
- 124a Pistol Howell Rd, Lucedale, MS
- Phone
- (601) 947-4774
One parent notes that the staff maintains a safe environment and remains friendly, yet expresses dissatisfaction with the academic preparation provided. They report that their child attended for over a year without acquiring the necessary skills for kindergarten, suggesting the center is not suitable for preschool learning goals.
- Address
- 146 Twin Creek Road, Lucedale, MS
- Phone
- (601) 766-0052
- Address
- 15262 Highway 26 W, Lucedale, MS
- Phone
- (601) 947-6424
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities