How do I choose the right daycare in Flowood?

When choosing a daycare in Flowood, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Flowood, Mississippi (6 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Flowood?

Flowood offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 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.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Mississippi?

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 Flowood for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Flowood

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.

Bright Minds Learning Center

4.22 score

4.3(14)

5416 Highway 25, Flowood, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

Bright Minds Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the owners' daily presence and genuine care for each child. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and making strong academic progress, with staff going above and beyond for celebrations and individual needs like potty training. The center is described as family-like and responsive to parent communication.

Owners present daily and invested in children's well-beingstrong academic instruction (ABCscountingSpanish

Circle Of Friends Learning Center INC.

3.6 score

3.4(10)

602 Luckney Rd, Flowood, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children

Circle of Friends Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the cleanliness, organization, staff friendliness, and communication, with several 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences. However, serious safety concerns are raised in 1-star reviews regarding a 2022 incident involving skull fractures to a 6-month-old in the infant room, allegations of abuse, and concerns about staff responsiveness to incidents.

clean and well-org

Ray Of Sunshine Learning Center INC.

3.44 score

3.3(20)

4234 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

Ray of Sunshine Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, educational focus, and welcoming environment, particularly noting improvements under new ownership. Children are reported to be learning, happy, and well-cared-for.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong educational curriculumclean and sanitized facilitystaff responsiveness and communication

Child Daycare & Preschools in Flowood, Mississippi

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Flowood, Mississippi, making up 86% of the 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Flowood, Mississippi, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Flowood, 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

Flowood offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 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 Flowood for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Flowood 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.

6 Child Daycare & Preschools in Flowood, Mississippi

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Flowood

Top Rated

Bright Minds Learning Center

Kids Stop Preschool

Little Adventures Learning Center LLC

Circle Of Friends Learning Center INC.

Ray Of Sunshine Learning Center INC.

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Daycare types in Flowood