Best Daycare Centers in Ridgeland, MS
Compare 9 daycare centers in Ridgeland. Average rating: 3.66/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Ridgeland, Mississippi at a glance
- Daycares
- 9
- Avg rating
- 3.66/5
- Parent reviews
- 97
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 1
Ridgeland has 9 licensed daycares with 97 parent reviews averaging 3.66/5.The largest concentration is in 39157 with 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ridgeland
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.
- 1First Ridgeland Weekday Ministry4.6 score4.8(15)
302 W Jackson St, Ridgeland, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 391 children
First Ridgeland is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality spiritual teaching, and positive experiences their children have, with many reporting their kids are eager to return.
welcoming and inclusive communityinspiring pastoral messageschildren enjoy attendingactive youth and life group programs - 2Madison County Gymnastics4.24 score4.3(20)
577 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Madison County Gymnastics Center receives universal praise from parents for its supportive coaching staff, safe facility, and strong community environment. Parents consistently highlight how the gym builds children's confidence, teamwork skills, and athletic abilities while maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere. The owner and coaches are described as encouraging, patient, and invested in each child's individual development.
Encouraging and supportive coachessafe - 3Creative Arts Christian Academy INC.4.2 score4.3(10)
645 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Creative Arts Christian Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the family-owned atmosphere, caring staff, and personalized attention to children. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about physical discipline and child safety, including unexplained bruises and excessive screen time.
Family-owned and operatedcaring and attentive staffsmall group sizesowner Steven/Stephen is kind and understanding - 4Little Dreamers Child Care Center4.14 score4.2(11)
106 Pine Knoll Dr, Ridgeland, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Little Dreamers Child Care Center in Ridgeland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for owner Mrs. Jackie and the caring, nurturing staff. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about mosquito bites from outdoor play, inadequate communication, inappropriate staff behavior, and unprofessional management responses to parent concerns.
Caring and attentive staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong leadershipsaf - 5Northpark Learning Center3.93 score3.9(12)
1056 Northpark Dr, Ridgeland, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children
Northpark Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the friendly and caring staff, low turnover, competitive pricing, and children's positive behavioral improvements. However, one former student reported inconsistent staff behavior, inadequate drink portions, favoritism among students, and insufficient supervision of playground conflicts.
friendly and caring stafflow employee turnovercompetitive pricingchildren show behavioral improvements - 6Lifekids Weekday Ministry2.89 score2.1(7)
670 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
LifeKids Weekday Ministry in Ridgeland has extremely polarized reviews. One parent praised the friendly staff, flexible schedules, and facility, while multiple other parents reported serious concerns about infant care quality, staff professionalism, poor communication, lack of supervision, and unresponsive management.
Friendly staffflexible schedulesnice facilityupdated playground - 7Wee Care Child Care Center INC.2.72 score2.4(20)
465 Lake Harbour Dr, Ridgeland, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children
Wee Care Child Care Center in Ridgeland receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong communication, particularly for children with special needs. However, several parents reported serious concerns including staff being dismissive of injuries, unexplained marks on children, defensive behavior after complaints, and inadequate health protocols during COVID outbreaks.
Caring and loving staffsafe environmentgood commun
Rating Distribution
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Ridgeland
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Ridgeland, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Ridgeland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39157 | 9 | 3.66 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Ridgeland (28–391 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Ridgeland based on parent reviews
First Ridgeland Weekday Ministry
302 W Jackson St, Ridgeland, MS
First Ridgeland is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality spiritual teaching, and positive experiences their children have, with many reporting their kids are eager to return.
Madison County Gymnastics
577 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS
Madison County Gymnastics Center receives universal praise from parents for its supportive coaching staff, safe facility, and strong community environment. Parents consistently highlight how the gym builds children's confidence, teamwork skills, and athletic abilities while maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere. The owner and coaches are described as encouraging, patient, and invested in each child's individual development.
Creative Arts Christian Academy INC.
645 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS
Creative Arts Christian Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the family-owned atmosphere, caring staff, and personalized attention to children. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about physical discipline and child safety, including unexplained bruises and excessive screen time.
Little Dreamers Child Care Center
106 Pine Knoll Dr, Ridgeland, MS
Little Dreamers Child Care Center in Ridgeland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for owner Mrs. Jackie and the caring, nurturing staff. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about mosquito bites from outdoor play, inadequate communication, inappropriate staff behavior, and unprofessional management responses to parent concerns.
Northpark Learning Center
1056 Northpark Dr, Ridgeland, MS
Northpark Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the friendly and caring staff, low turnover, competitive pricing, and children's positive behavioral improvements. However, one former student reported inconsistent staff behavior, inadequate drink portions, favoritism among students, and insufficient supervision of playground conflicts.
First Steps Learning Center
299 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS
One parent reports that their child has made significant language and learning progress, describing the center as excellent. Another reviewer states that the staff has provided dedicated care for their children.
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Daycare Centers in Ridgeland, Mississippi
There are 9 daycare centers in Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland have an average rating of 3.66 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 13% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 3.73 stars. Our analysis covers 97 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland
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First Ridgeland is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality spiritual teaching, and positive experiences their children have, with many reporting their kids are eager to return.
- Address
- 302 W Jackson St, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 856-6139
Creative Arts Christian Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the family-owned atmosphere, caring staff, and personalized attention to children. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about physical discipline and child safety, including unexplained bruises and excessive screen time.
- Address
- 645 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 853-7678
Madison County Gymnastics Center receives universal praise from parents for its supportive coaching staff, safe facility, and strong community environment. Parents consistently highlight how the gym builds children's confidence, teamwork skills, and athletic abilities while maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere. The owner and coaches are described as encouraging, patient, and invested in each child's individual development.
- Address
- 577 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 853-2480
Little Dreamers Child Care Center in Ridgeland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for owner Mrs. Jackie and the caring, nurturing staff. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about mosquito bites from outdoor play, inadequate communication, inappropriate staff behavior, and unprofessional management responses to parent concerns.
- Address
- 106 Pine Knoll Dr, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 957-7000
Northpark Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the friendly and caring staff, low turnover, competitive pricing, and children's positive behavioral improvements. However, one former student reported inconsistent staff behavior, inadequate drink portions, favoritism among students, and insufficient supervision of playground conflicts.
- Address
- 1056 Northpark Dr, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 977-9950
One parent reports that their child has made significant language and learning progress, describing the center as excellent. Another reviewer states that the staff has provided dedicated care for their children.
- Address
- 299 Highway 51, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 212-7423
Wee Care Child Care Center in Ridgeland receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong communication, particularly for children with special needs. However, several parents reported serious concerns including staff being dismissive of injuries, unexplained marks on children, defensive behavior after complaints, and inadequate health protocols during COVID outbreaks.
- Address
- 465 Lake Harbour Dr, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 853-2181
LifeKids Weekday Ministry in Ridgeland has extremely polarized reviews. One parent praised the friendly staff, flexible schedules, and facility, while multiple other parents reported serious concerns about infant care quality, staff professionalism, poor communication, lack of supervision, and unresponsive management.
- Address
- 670 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 790-0808
- Address
- 837 Old Agency Rd, Ridgeland, MS
- Phone
- (601) 856-5279
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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
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