How do I choose the right daycare in Meridian?

When choosing a daycare in Meridian, 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 Meridian, Mississippi (24 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Meridian?

Meridian offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 24 facilities Church Daycare — 5 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 Meridian for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Meridian

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.

Northcrest Baptist Preschool

4.63 score

4.8(18)

3412 N Hills St, Meridian, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

Northcrest Baptist Preschool is a religious facility in Meridian, Mississippi with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly congregation, and strong faith-based environment. Parents highlight quality childcare services and meaningful spiritual experiences for their families.

Welcoming and kind staffpassionate about faithquality childcare optionsfriendly congregation

Curtain Climbers

4.5 score

5(5)

1842 Bunk Newell Rd, Meridian, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children

Curtain Climbers receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the quality of care and cleanliness. Parents highlight the warm, attentive staff, well-fed and happy children, and effective learning activities. The daycare's communication app is also noted as a positive feature.

Warm and caring staffclean facilitywell-fed childrenchildren are happy and learning basics

Wesley House Preschool

4.4 score

4.5(20)

1520 8th Ave, Meridian, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

Wesley House Preschool receives consistently high praise from reviewers, with particular emphasis on staff compassion and community support services. Parents highlight the quality of childcare and educational preparation for school entry, along with the center's role in helping families during difficult times. Staff members, especially Andy Hodges, are frequently commended for going above and beyond in their care.

Caring and compassionate staffhelpful and welcoming atmospherequality early childhood educationsupportive during traumatic events

Lord Teddy Bear Day Care #2

4.32 score

4.4(20)

1703 5th Ave, Meridian, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

Lord Teddy Bear Day Care #2 receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication through their app, and quality educational programming across all age groups from infants through pre-K.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityexcellent parent-child communication via appstrong educational programming

Excellence Day Care Center

2.85 score

1.9(6)

2512 11th Street, Meridian, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

Excellence Day Care Center in Meridian receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, with parents citing safety concerns, lack of professionalism, poor communication, and inadequate supervision. One positive review states everything is 'A1,' but the majority of reviews describe incidents of injuries, missing inventory, failure to provide required documentation, and staff unprofessionalism. The center appears to have made cosmetic changes (uniforms) only after complaints.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Meridian, Mississippi

There are 24 child daycare & preschools in Meridian, Mississippi, making up 83% of the 29 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 Meridian, 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 24 child daycare & preschools daycares in Meridian, Mississippi, out of 29 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 Meridian, 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

Meridian offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 24 facilities
Church Daycare — 5 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 Meridian for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Meridian 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.

24 Child Daycare & Preschools in Meridian, Mississippi

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Meridian

Top Rated

Curtain Climbers

New Destiny Daycare

New Destiny Summer Enrichment And After School

Wesley House Preschool

Lord Teddy Bear Day Care #2

Creative Kids Daycare

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