Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Pearl, MS
Compare 15 child daycare & preschools in Pearl. Average rating: 4.11/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Pearl, Mississippi at a glance
- Programs
- 15
- Avg rating
- 4.11/5
- Parent reviews
- 127
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Pearl has 15 licensed child daycare & preschools with 127 parent reviews averaging 4.11/5.The largest concentration is in 39208 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pearl
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.
- 1Kingdom Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
700 Old Whitfield Rd, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Kingdom Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the staff's individualized attention, child development progress, and welcoming environment, with many noting significant improvements in their children's speech, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Staff expertise and individualized carechild development and progress in speech/confidencequick settling-in periodsspacious indoor and outdoor facilities including forest school area - 2Golden Rule Day Care4.45 score4.9(5)
210 George Wallace Drive, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children
Golden Rule Day Care receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the staff and director. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for, with some families using the center for multiple years. One parent specifically noted feeling secure after switching from a facility with safety concerns.
Caring and loving staffgreat director (Tiffany mentioned)children are happy and engagedlong-term reliability - 3Hinds Community College Early Childhood Education4.16 score4.2(20)
3805 Highway 80 E, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Reviews are predominantly positive, highlighting the campus facilities and quality of instruction. Most reviewers praise the beautiful grounds, staff, and educational experience. However, several reviews appear to be about the college itself rather than the early childhood education program specifically.
Beautiful campus and groundswonderful teachers and staffquality educationsafe environment - 4Son Seekers INC.4.08 score4.1(19)
5002 Highway 80 E, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 195 children
Son Seekers Inc. receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality of both summer camp and after-school programs. Multiple families have used the facility for years and express high confidence in the center.
caring and engaged staffstaff remembers children year-to-yearfriendly and polite employeeschildren are visibly happy - 5New Life Christian Daycare4 score4(12)
120 Save A Lot Rd, Pearl, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 177 children
New Life Christian Daycare receives mixed reviews. While several parents praise the friendly staff, affordability, and communication app, recent reviews highlight serious concerns about management changes in 2024, including staffing issues, safety violations, poor communication, and alleged dishonesty with parents and state investigators.
Friendly and supportive staffaffordable pricinghourly app updates with transparency on children's activities and behaviorinviting atmosphere - 6Explorer'S INC.4 score4(7)
2001 Executive Dr, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Explorer's Inc. in Pearl, Mississippi receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, small class sizes, and daily communication about their children. However, two parents reported significant concerns about front desk organization, staff attentiveness, and management responsiveness to safety issues.
clean facilityfriendly and nice staffsmall class sizesdaily progress updates - 7K'S Kids Learning Center INC3.89 score3.8(6)
2715 Highway 468, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
K's Kids Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and serious concerns from recent parents. Positive reviewers highlight caring teachers, responsive leadership, and comprehensive services, while negative reviews report incidents of physical discipline, inadequate child advocacy, lack of classroom cameras, and potential discriminatory practices.
Caring and attentive teachersnurturing director (Kecia Love)long-term family lo - 8Ms. Naomi'S Stay & Play Learning Center3.85 score3.7(5)
3407 Old Brandon Rd, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Ms. Naomi's Stay & Play Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring teachers, child development improvements, and overall quality of care. However, some parents report negative experiences involving staff rudeness and abrupt dismissals.
kind and caring teacherschild happiness and developmentspeech improvementyear-long attendance without issues - 9Sunshine Learning Center3.8 score3.6(5)
190 Park Place Dr, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Sunshine Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff and director as wonderful, noting their children learn well. However, some parents report concerns about individualized attention for children with additional needs.
Caring and wonderful staffAmazing directorChildren learn wellFriendly people - 10Kimery Martial Arts3.68 score3.5(9)
306 Babbin Wells Rd, Pearl, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
KIMERY MARTIAL ARTS receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the instructors, fun environment, and personal relationships formed. However, negative reviews cite inadequate supervision, inconsistent staff behavior, and favoritism among students.
Excellent instructorsfun and engaging environmentcaring and dedicated staffchildren enjoy attending
Rating Distribution
Based on 16 daycares with Google ratings in Pearl
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 127 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Pearl, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Pearl zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39208 | 19 | 4.11 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Pearl (30–195 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
9
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Pearl based on parent reviews
Kingdom Preschool
700 Old Whitfield Rd, Pearl, MS
Kingdom Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the staff's individualized attention, child development progress, and welcoming environment, with many noting significant improvements in their children's speech, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Golden Rule Day Care
210 George Wallace Drive, Pearl, MS
Golden Rule Day Care receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the staff and director. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for, with some families using the center for multiple years. One parent specifically noted feeling secure after switching from a facility with safety concerns.
Bobbie'S Little Lambs Christian Center
734 Monterey Rd, Pearl, MS
One parent describes Bobbie's Little Lambs Christian Center as a highly recommended daycare staffed by kind and passionate individuals who prioritize caring for the children. The reviewer highlights that the center maintains consistent communication with parents and expresses a strong intent to return for future services.
Hinds Community College Early Childhood Education
3805 Highway 80 E, Pearl, MS
Reviews are predominantly positive, highlighting the campus facilities and quality of instruction. Most reviewers praise the beautiful grounds, staff, and educational experience. However, several reviews appear to be about the college itself rather than the early childhood education program specifically.
Son Seekers INC.
5002 Highway 80 E, Pearl, MS
Son Seekers Inc. receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality of both summer camp and after-school programs. Multiple families have used the facility for years and express high confidence in the center.
Explorer'S INC.
2001 Executive Dr, Pearl, MS
Explorer's Inc. in Pearl, Mississippi receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, small class sizes, and daily communication about their children. However, two parents reported significant concerns about front desk organization, staff attentiveness, and management responsiveness to safety issues.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Pearl, Mississippi
There are 15 child daycare & preschools in Pearl, Mississippi, making up 79% of the 19 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 Pearl have an average rating of 4.11 out of 5 across 16 rated facilities, with 31% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 127 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Pearl, 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 Pearl
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- Address
- 950 Tampa St, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 932-2182
One parent describes Bobbie's Little Lambs Christian Center as a highly recommended daycare staffed by kind and passionate individuals who prioritize caring for the children. The reviewer highlights that the center maintains consistent communication with parents and expresses a strong intent to return for future services.
- Address
- 734 Monterey Rd, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 939-2666
Golden Rule Day Care receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the staff and director. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for, with some families using the center for multiple years. One parent specifically noted feeling secure after switching from a facility with safety concerns.
- Address
- 210 George Wallace Drive, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 932-1808
Kingdom Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the staff's individualized attention, child development progress, and welcoming environment, with many noting significant improvements in their children's speech, confidence, and emotional well-being.
- Address
- 700 Old Whitfield Rd, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 238-7104
Reviews are predominantly positive, highlighting the campus facilities and quality of instruction. Most reviewers praise the beautiful grounds, staff, and educational experience. However, several reviews appear to be about the college itself rather than the early childhood education program specifically.
- Address
- 3805 Highway 80 E, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 936-5510
Son Seekers Inc. receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality of both summer camp and after-school programs. Multiple families have used the facility for years and express high confidence in the center.
- Address
- 5002 Highway 80 E, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 487-6236
Explorer's Inc. in Pearl, Mississippi receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, small class sizes, and daily communication about their children. However, two parents reported significant concerns about front desk organization, staff attentiveness, and management responsiveness to safety issues.
- Address
- 2001 Executive Dr, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 939-5955
K's Kids Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and serious concerns from recent parents. Positive reviewers highlight caring teachers, responsive leadership, and comprehensive services, while negative reviews report incidents of physical discipline, inadequate child advocacy, lack of classroom cameras, and potential discriminatory practices.
- Address
- 2715 Highway 468, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 932-7905
Ms. Naomi's Stay & Play Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring teachers, child development improvements, and overall quality of care. However, some parents report negative experiences involving staff rudeness and abrupt dismissals.
- Address
- 3407 Old Brandon Rd, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 939-5380
While some parents highlight the caring staff and engaging activities, others report serious safety lapses including unreported bites and hits, as well as poor communication and administrative errors. One parent notes that despite having great teachers, the owners need a reality check regarding operational standards.
- Address
- 2650 Old Brandon Rd, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 936-8100
Sunshine Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff and director as wonderful, noting their children learn well. However, some parents report concerns about individualized attention for children with additional needs.
- Address
- 190 Park Place Dr, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 939-0854
Some parents praise the caring staff and engaging activities provided by the owners, while others report serious safety concerns including unreported physical injuries to infants and neglect of basic hygiene needs like soiled diapers. Additional complaints highlight administrative failures, such as unclear discharge reasons and charging fees for closed days, with one reviewer noting that the low cost may reflect these operational issues.
- Address
- 2648 Old Brandon Rd, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (769) 243-8835
KIMERY MARTIAL ARTS receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the instructors, fun environment, and personal relationships formed. However, negative reviews cite inadequate supervision, inconsistent staff behavior, and favoritism among students.
- Address
- 306 Babbin Wells Rd, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 832-0341
KIDZ 1ST LEVEL LEARNING CENTER receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational quality, field trips, and support for children with special needs, with several reporting multi-year enrollment. However, a smaller group of parents cite professionalism, communication, and staff training concerns.
- Address
- 415 Pearl Dr, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (769) 524-4089
- Address
- 305 S Pearson Rd, Pearl, MS
- Phone
- (601) 939-9049
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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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
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