Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Madison, MS
Compare 18 child daycare & preschools in Madison. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Madison, Mississippi at a glance
- Programs
- 18
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 240
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 13
Madison has 18 licensed child daycare & preschools with 240 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.13 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 57% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 39110 with 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Madison
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.
- 1Chapel Of The Cross Parent Day Out4.64 score4.8(20)
674 Mannsdale Rd, Madison, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 41 children
Chapel of the Cross Parent Day Out in Madison, Mississippi is highly praised as a beautiful, historic Episcopal church facility with welcoming staff and community. Reviews consistently highlight the architectural beauty, knowledgeable parishioners, and active ministry programs for all age groups. The facility appears to be a valued community gathering place with strong visitor satisfaction.
Beautiful historic architecturekind and welcoming staffknowledgeable pari - 2St. Matthew'S Weekday Ministry4.62 score4.8(17)
7427 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 132 children
St. Matthew's Weekday Ministry receives consistently positive feedback from community members. Reviews highlight the facility's welcoming atmosphere, quality childcare and academic/spiritual development, and active community engagement. The church is praised for treating visitors and families with warmth and hospitality.
Friendly and patient staffstrong academic and spiritual focuswelcoming community atmospherequality facilities and programs - 3Ridgecrest Weekday4.56 score4.7(20)
7469 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 210 children
RIDGECREST WEEKDAY is a church-based preschool in Madison, Mississippi with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the excellent leadership and staff, noting their children receive good foundational training and positive experiences. The facility is described as welcoming, friendly, and family-oriented.
Excellent leadership and staffpositive child experiencesgood foundational trainingfriendly atmosphere - 4Ridgecrest Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
7469 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Ridgecrest Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the excellent leadership and staff who provide positive experiences and good foundational training. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, friendly environment, and the facility's association with Ridgecrest Baptist Church, which offers additional amenities like covered seating areas for outdoor activities.
Excellent leadership and staffpositive student experiencesgood foundational trainingwelcoming atmosphere - 5Broadmoor Weekday Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
1531 Highland Colony Pkwy, Madison, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 115 children
Broadmoor Weekday Preschool is a religious facility in Madison, Mississippi with a 4.7/5 Google rating. All recent reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and engaging activities for children. The church community is consistently described as inclusive, supportive, and family-oriented.
welcoming and friendly staffmany activities for kidsuplifting pastoral leadershipstrong sense of community - 6C C Ranch INC.4.55 score4.9(8)
154 Christmas Ln, Madison, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 170 children
C C Ranch Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with children reportedly enjoying active play and strong staff engagement. Parents appreciate the facility's inclusive approach, particularly toward children with special needs, and many have multi-generational connections to the center. The daycare is noted as an excellent option for after-school and summer care in the Madison area.
staff engagement and attentivenessinclusive environment for children with special needsactive outdoor playpersonalized accommodations - 7Madison Umc After School Care4.55 score4.9(8)
100 Post Oak Rd, Madison, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
Madison UMC After School Care receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's investment in children and care quality. Parents appreciate the friendly, welcoming atmosphere of the facility and describe children as happy and well-cared for.
Friendly and invested staffhappy childrennice caregivers willing to helpspirit-filled environment - 8Madison Umc Mmo/Preschool4.55 score4.9(8)
100 Post Oak Rd, Madison, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 174 children
Parents praise Madison UMC MMO/Preschool as a friendly, welcoming facility with invested and caring staff. Children are described as happy and well-cared for in a spirit-filled environment.
caring and helpful staffchildren appear happyfriendly atmospherespirit-filled environment - 9Pilgrim Rest After School Ministry4.35 score4.5(12)
852 Madison Ave, Madison, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 93 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Pilgrim Rest Church, not the after-school ministry program. Reviews praise the pastor, sermons, welcoming congregation, and choir, with consistently high satisfaction ratings.
Welcoming and inclusive communityPastor Canada's engaging sermonsenergetic choirfriendly staff and ushers - 10The Childrens Academy After-School3.76 score3.7(20)
324 Distribution Dr, Madison, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Parents consistently praise The Children's Academy After-School for its attentive, caring, and compassionate staff who create a welcoming environment where children thrive socially and academically. The center is noted for effective behavior management, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. Leadership is described as actively involved and knowledgeable about individual children.
Attentive and compassionate staffeffective behavior correctionwelcoming atmospherestrong social development
Rating Distribution
Based on 23 daycares with Google ratings in Madison
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 240 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Madison, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Madison zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39110 | 24 | 4.23 | 13 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Madison (30–360 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
9
Very Large
150+ children
9
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Madison based on parent reviews
Ridgecrest Weekday
7469 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS
RIDGECREST WEEKDAY is a church-based preschool in Madison, Mississippi with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the excellent leadership and staff, noting their children receive good foundational training and positive experiences. The facility is described as welcoming, friendly, and family-oriented.
Ridgecrest Preschool
7469 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS
Ridgecrest Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the excellent leadership and staff who provide positive experiences and good foundational training. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, friendly environment, and the facility's association with Ridgecrest Baptist Church, which offers additional amenities like covered seating areas for outdoor activities.
C C Ranch INC.
154 Christmas Ln, Madison, MS
C C Ranch Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with children reportedly enjoying active play and strong staff engagement. Parents appreciate the facility's inclusive approach, particularly toward children with special needs, and many have multi-generational connections to the center. The daycare is noted as an excellent option for after-school and summer care in the Madison area.
Pilgrim Rest After School Ministry
852 Madison Ave, Madison, MS
Note: The reviews provided are for Pilgrim Rest Church, not the after-school ministry program. Reviews praise the pastor, sermons, welcoming congregation, and choir, with consistently high satisfaction ratings.
Kids@First Learning Center
2100 Main St, Madison, MS
One parent highlights the center's exceptional quality and care, while another notes it is a Christian-based facility that treated their child with love during a three-year stay.
Assisi Early Learning Center
4000 W Tidewater Ln, Madison, MS
One parent highlights supportive staff who helped their child adjust to a new English-speaking environment after moving from Mexico. The review notes initial complications during the first few weeks but emphasizes the positive encouragement received from Ms. Robin and Ms. Brenda.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Madison, Mississippi
There are 18 child daycare & preschools in Madison, Mississippi, making up 75% of the 24 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Madison have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 23 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 240 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Madison, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Madison
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One parent highlights supportive staff who helped their child adjust to a new English-speaking environment after moving from Mexico. The review notes initial complications during the first few weeks but emphasizes the positive encouragement received from Ms. Robin and Ms. Brenda.
- Address
- 4000 W Tidewater Ln, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 856-9494
One parent highlights the center's exceptional quality and care, while another notes it is a Christian-based facility that treated their child with love during a three-year stay.
- Address
- 2100 Main St, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 856-6177
One parent describes a highly positive experience at this newly opened center-based preschool, highlighting the owners' personable nature and the teachers' quality. The review specifically appreciates the learn-through-play curriculum and outdoor educational opportunities like a garden.
- Address
- 122 Lone Wolf Dr, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 499-4465
C C Ranch Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with children reportedly enjoying active play and strong staff engagement. Parents appreciate the facility's inclusive approach, particularly toward children with special needs, and many have multi-generational connections to the center. The daycare is noted as an excellent option for after-school and summer care in the Madison area.
- Address
- 154 Christmas Ln, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 856-5189
RIDGECREST WEEKDAY is a church-based preschool in Madison, Mississippi with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the excellent leadership and staff, noting their children receive good foundational training and positive experiences. The facility is described as welcoming, friendly, and family-oriented.
- Address
- 7469 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 853-0338
Ridgecrest Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the excellent leadership and staff who provide positive experiences and good foundational training. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, friendly environment, and the facility's association with Ridgecrest Baptist Church, which offers additional amenities like covered seating areas for outdoor activities.
- Address
- 7469 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 853-9100
Note: The reviews provided are for Pilgrim Rest Church, not the after-school ministry program. Reviews praise the pastor, sermons, welcoming congregation, and choir, with consistently high satisfaction ratings.
- Address
- 852 Madison Ave, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 856-2609
One parent describes the center as a warm, positive, and nurturing environment where staff are kind, attentive, and patient with every child. Another review highlights the teachers' positive interactions with the children, noting significant emotional, social, and academic growth for the student.
- Address
- 107 Homestead Drive, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 260-7877
One parent reports an extremely positive experience with a clean, well-run facility and caring staff, while another describes a serious safety incident involving being left unattended in a vehicle for hours. The few reviews so far present conflicting views, highlighting both a welcoming atmosphere and significant operational failures.
- Address
- 184 American Way, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 898-9900
- Address
- 733 Cotton Hill Rd, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 856-9782
Parents consistently praise The Children's Academy After-School for its attentive, caring, and compassionate staff who create a welcoming environment where children thrive socially and academically. The center is noted for effective behavior management, engaging activities, and strong communication with families. Leadership is described as actively involved and knowledgeable about individual children.
- Address
- 324 Distribution Dr, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 607-7330
Parents consistently praise The Children's Academy of Madison for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Children reportedly thrive socially and academically, with notable improvements in areas like speech and behavior. The facility is highly recommended by parents who toured multiple options in the area.
- Address
- 324 Distribution Dr, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 607-7330
Little Footprints Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight caring and engaged teachers, strong developmental progress in children, excellent communication with parents, and a safe, clean environment. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
- Address
- 319 Distribution Dr, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 898-1221
Little School Learning Center receives mixed reviews with significant safety and accountability concerns. While a few parents praise the facility and staff friendliness, the majority report serious issues including inadequate supervision, failure to follow dietary restrictions, lack of communication about illnesses, unprofessional staff behavior, and insufficient incident reporting.
- Address
- 202 Visconti Pl, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 898-3441
Bell's Educare receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise strong academic outcomes, caring staff, and the director's commitment to learning. However, negative reviews report significant billing discrepancies, billing system errors, understaffing concerns, inadequate supervision of infants, and lost or mixed-up child belongings.
- Address
- 141 Ragsdale Rd, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 859-7563
The Kids' World Center has extremely polarized reviews. Most recent parents praise the attentive, caring staff and positive experiences with their children. However, negative reviews reference a past incident involving staff misconduct that received local media coverage, though one parent notes the employee was immediately terminated and the facility is now under increased supervision.
- Address
- 470 Mannsdale Rd, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 856-5637
The Kids' World Center has highly positive recent reviews praising staff attentiveness, care, and a loving environment. However, the facility faced a significant incident three months prior when an employee was caught on camera hitting a child and was immediately terminated. Current parents report their children are happy and thriving, while critics reference the abuse incident and question whether sufficient safeguards are in place.
- Address
- 470 Mannsdale Rd, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 421-5391
- Address
- 148 Weisenberger Rd, Madison, MS
- Phone
- (601) 853-2695
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