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Best Daycare Centers in Vancleave, MS

Compare 6 daycare centers in Vancleave. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Vancleave, Mississippi at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
4.44/5
Parent reviews
28
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Vancleave has 6 licensed daycares with 28 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 39565 zip code, averaging 4.44 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Vancleave

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.

  1. 1
    First Baptist Vancleave Preschool
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    12513 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 92 children

    Reviews praise First Baptist Vancleave as a welcoming and friendly church community with strong Bible-based teaching and excellent children's programs. Parents consistently highlight the warm reception, supportive church family atmosphere, and quality of pastoral leadership and spiritual education.

    Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong Bible educationexcellent children and teen programssupportive community
  2. 2
    Vancleave Ymca
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    13620 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Vancleave YMCA receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the staff's genuine care, creative activities, and family-like environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and look forward to returning.

    Caring and patient staffcreative and engaging activitiessafe environmentaffordable pricing

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Vancleave

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.1avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Vancleave zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
395656
4.44
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Vancleave (79–135 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

6

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Vancleave based on parent reviews

First Baptist Vancleave Preschool

4.9(20)

12513 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS

Reviews praise First Baptist Vancleave as a welcoming and friendly church community with strong Bible-based teaching and excellent children's programs. Parents consistently highlight the warm reception, supportive church family atmosphere, and quality of pastoral leadership and spiritual education.

Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong Bible educationexcellent children and teen programs

Vancleave Ymca

5(5)

13620 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS

Vancleave YMCA receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the staff's genuine care, creative activities, and family-like environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and look forward to returning.

Caring and patient staffcreative and engaging activitiessafe environment

Little Feet Learning Center LLC

5(1)

5100 Jim Ramsey Road, Vancleave, MS

One parent shares an overwhelmingly positive experience, describing the staff as welcoming and the children as well-behaved. The reviewer highlights a special quality in the leadership, specifically crediting Ms. Cindy for making the facility stand out.

welcoming staffwell-behaved childrenpleasant atmosphere

Vancleave Head Start Center

5

13105 Headstart Rd, Vancleave, MS

Jack And Jill Of Vancleave

2.3(2)

5101 Ballpark Rd, Vancleave, MS

Feedback for Jack and Jill of Vancleave is sharply divided, with one parent reporting a supportive learning environment while another details a severe conflict involving unauthorized clothing that triggered a child's eczema. The latter experience escalated into aggressive confrontation by staff and the owner, culminating in the facility withholding personal items and demanding payment for weeks of unused care upon withdrawal.

Wonderful daycare environmentexcellent staffgood learning opportunities for children of all ages

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Daycare types in Vancleave

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Vancleave, Mississippi

There are 6 daycare centers in Vancleave, 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 Vancleave have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Vancleave, 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 Vancleave

Showing 6 results

Vancleave Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Vancleave YMCA receives consistently positive feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the staff's genuine care, creative activities, and family-like environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and look forward to returning.

Caring and patient staffcreative and engaging activitiessafe environment
Address
13620 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS
Phone
(228) 275-5050
Little Feet Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent shares an overwhelmingly positive experience, describing the staff as welcoming and the children as well-behaved. The reviewer highlights a special quality in the leadership, specifically crediting Ms. Cindy for making the facility stand out.

welcoming staffwell-behaved childrenpleasant atmosphere
Address
5100 Jim Ramsey Road, Vancleave, MS
Phone
(228) 826-0360
Vancleave Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
5
Address
13105 Headstart Rd, Vancleave, MS
Phone
(228) 471-1269
First Baptist Vancleave Preschool
Church Daycare
4.9

Reviews praise First Baptist Vancleave as a welcoming and friendly church community with strong Bible-based teaching and excellent children's programs. Parents consistently highlight the warm reception, supportive church family atmosphere, and quality of pastoral leadership and spiritual education.

Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong Bible educationexcellent children and teen programs
Address
12513 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS
Phone
(228) 826-5806
Jack And Jill Of Vancleave
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Feedback for Jack and Jill of Vancleave is sharply divided, with one parent reporting a supportive learning environment while another details a severe conflict involving unauthorized clothing that triggered a child's eczema. The latter experience escalated into aggressive confrontation by staff and the owner, culminating in the facility withholding personal items and demanding payment for weeks of unused care upon withdrawal.

Wonderful daycare environmentexcellent staffgood learning opportunities for children of all ages
Address
5101 Ballpark Rd, Vancleave, MS
Phone
(228) 826-5713
Landry'S Land Of Learning Prechool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11702 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS
Phone
(228) 591-1148

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Vancleave, Mississippi. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Vancleave have an average Google rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Vancleave, 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
Vancleave offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Vancleave for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Vancleave 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.