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960 Child Daycare & Preschools in Mississippi

Browse 960 child daycare & preschools across Mississippi. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Mississippi

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Mississippi can make the decision-making process smoother.

Mississippi has about 1,436 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Mississippi. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Mississippi

There are 1,436 daycares in Mississippi: 167 headstart facilities, 80 before/after school centers, 229 religious facility daycares, and 960 childcare and preschool centers.

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Smart Wonders Afterschool # 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Feedback for SMART WONDERS AFTERSCHOOL # 2 is sharply divided, with some parents praising the staff's kindness and their child's enjoyment, while others report severe concerns regarding unsanitary conditions and staff turnover. One parent specifically notes that the facility is unsuitable for infants and toddlers due to health and safety issues, contrasting with positive experiences from other families.

nice staffsweet staffgood customer service
Address
3023 Terry Rd, Jackson, MS
Phone
(604) 346-7221
Tunica County Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent describes a lack of support for the general community, stating that staff provide no help outside of family and friends. Another reviewer echoes this sentiment, claiming that assistance is restricted to those who already know someone within the center.

Address
5217 Old Mhoon Landing Road, Tunica, MS
Phone
(662) 572-7242
Childrens Workshop INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Children's Workshop Inc. has received mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff conduct. While some parents praise the care and staff dedication, multiple parents report serious incidents involving physical aggression by teachers toward children, unprofessional behavior, and inadequate disciplinary responses from management.

Staff care about childrencaring environmentsome staff members are well-regarded by children
Address
207 S Church St, Florence, MS
Phone
(601) 845-7479
Emmanuel Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

One parent reports a highly positive experience, noting that their granddaughter is growing both educationally and spiritually. In contrast, other reviewers describe severe disciplinary issues, including allegations of physical abuse and staff who are rude and unprofessional.

educational growthspiritual growthchild enjoyment
Address
1109 Cooper Rd, Jackson, MS
Phone
(601) 371-2728
The Kids' World Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

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.

Attentive and caring staffchildren happy at drop-off and pick-upowner Ms. Tommy Sanchez described as gracious and dedicated
Address
470 Mannsdale Rd, Madison, MS
Phone
(601) 856-5637
The Kids' World Center Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

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.

Attentive and caring staffchildren happy at drop-off and pick-updaily communication with parents
Address
470 Mannsdale Rd, Madison, MS
Phone
(601) 421-5391
Creative Minds Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent reports exceptional care and communication from specific staff members, while three separate reviews cite severe issues including black mold, unsafe child-to-teacher ratios, and withheld employee wages. Additional feedback describes immature staff behavior and poor overall management across locations.

Dedicated staff memberspositive child happinessstrong communication
Address
2121 W Main St, Tupelo, MS
Phone
(662) 584-2115
Mccarty Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent stating their children enjoy the program, while others describe the staff as unprofessional and rude. Specific complaints include unresponsiveness to inquiries and serious security lapses involving unauthorized individuals.

Children enjoy the environment
Address
401/403 Rosa Street, Picayune, MS
Phone
(601) 799-2716
Sonshine Inn
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Sonshine Inn has mixed reviews with stark contrasts between positive and negative experiences. Positive reviews praise caring staff and happy childhood memories, while negative reviews report concerning behavioral issues, inappropriate discipline practices, staff the children fear, and unprofessional management responses to parent concerns.

Caring staffpositive childhood memorieswelcoming atmosphere
Address
9305 Tucker Road, Ocean Springs, MS
Phone
(228) 872-9247
Gwen'S Kindergarten & Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

One parent describes a highly negative experience, stating they hated the facility. The single review provides no specific details regarding the reasons for their dissatisfaction.

Address
515 Montgomery St, Greenwood, MS
Phone
(662) 455-9789
Wee Care Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Wee Care Child Care Center in Ridgeland receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong communication, particularly for children with special needs. However, several parents reported serious concerns including staff being dismissive of injuries, unexplained marks on children, defensive behavior after complaints, and inadequate health protocols during COVID outbreaks.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmentgood commun
Address
465 Lake Harbour Dr, Ridgeland, MS
Phone
(601) 853-2181
Creative Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Creative Kids has received polarized reviews with significant concerns about safety and management. While some parents praised the friendly staff and live camera access, multiple recent reviews describe serious incidents of physical harm to children, staff mistreatment, and unprofessional management practices.

Live camera access to monitor childrenfriendly staffcaring environment (according to positive reviews)
Address
330 Hegwood Rd, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
(601) 268-9293
Creative Kids Afterschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Creative Kids Afterschool has mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Two parents praised the friendly staff, live camera access, and overall care quality, while four parents raised serious safety concerns including alleged physical abuse incidents, staff mistreatment, high turnover, and unprofessional management behavior.

Friendly and caring stafflive camera monitoring availablelong-term enrollment satisfaction
Address
330 Hegwood Rd, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
(601) 268-9293
Total Kids Zone
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes the center as very unprofessional and undependable, citing significant concerns about reliability and staff conduct.

Address
6054 Highway 49 S, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
(601) 543-5908
The Teepee LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports that their brother was mistreated at this center, describing the staff as rude and dishonest, and strongly advises against enrollment based on this negative experience.

Address
24 Warrior Rd, Ellisville, MS
Phone
(601) 477-8660
Little Blessings Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes a highly positive experience, stating they are happy with the wonderful care provided to their granddaughter. In contrast, another reviewer issues a strong warning against bringing babies to this location.

wonderful caresatisfaction with service
Address
394 Warner Ave, Louisville, MS
Phone
(662) 705-9257
It'S A Small World
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Feedback for IT'S A SMALL WORLD in Guntown, Mississippi, presents a stark contrast, with one parent describing an exceptional, caring environment while another reports severe physical abuse leading to an emergency room visit. The few reviews so far highlight vastly different experiences, ranging from highly recommended care to allegations of violence against children.

loved and cared for childrentaught children significantlyamazing staff
Address
181 Mill St, Guntown, MS
Phone
(662) 348-5888
Kids Express Child Care & Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

A parent reports a severe incident where a driver left a six-year-old child locked in a van for three hours after hours, resulting in the child wandering the streets and suffering mental trauma. The reviewer also notes that staff appear selective about enrollment and that the owner is frequently unavailable.

None mentioned
Address
1219 Ellis Ave, Jackson, MS
Phone
(601) 714-4189
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
Little Blessing Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports an exceptional experience, stating they are very happy with the care provided to their granddaughter. In contrast, another reviewer strongly advises against using the facility, issuing a direct warning to avoid bringing babies there.

excellent carehigh satisfactionpositive experience for grandchildren
Address
19 Ridgeway Rd, Natchez, MS
Phone
(601) 445-5300
Mini Miracles
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes the owner as loving and attentive, stating that the staff treats children like their own. Another review highlights that the daycare is great with babies, though no specific criticisms were provided in the available feedback.

loving ownertreats children like their owngreat with babies
Address
399 Milford St, Tupelo, MS
Phone
(662) 844-0450
Hocus Pocus Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent mentions specific staff names, while another reports being unable to obtain information due to calls going straight to voicemail.

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Address
522 Old Benton Road, Yazoo City, MS
Phone
(662) 528-0443
Greenbrook Wee Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes the facility as filthy and poorly maintained, citing dirty exteriors with lingering decorations and an old, unclean interior. The reviewer also expresses strong dissatisfaction with the staff's lack of engagement and the owner's perceived lack of competence.

Wonderful daycare
Address
751 Rasco Rd E, Southaven, MS
Phone
(662) 393-0484
Little Children Christian Day / Night Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
123 S Sandifer St, Tylertown, MS
Phone
(601) 876-4696
Rainbow Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports that their daughter loves the center, while two others describe severe safety and care failures, including neglectful diaper changes and unauthorized pickup procedures. These critical accounts allege that staff ignored safety protocols, such as verifying pickup lists and respecting a child's refusal of a pacifier to the point of breathing distress.

Positive child experience
Address
209 Klondyke Rd, Long Beach, MS
Phone
(228) 865-0258
Rainbow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

While one parent reports that their child enjoys the center, others describe serious safety and operational failures, including inadequate supervision and refusal to accommodate specific pickup requests. Additional feedback details distressing neglect of a crying infant and improper handling of pacifiers that allegedly compromised the child's breathing.

Child enjoys the daycare
Address
310 Baker Blvd, Leland, MS
Phone
(662) 686-4265
Giggles Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

While one grandparent reports a positive experience with staff treating grandchildren well, several parents describe severe issues including unprofessional conduct, failure to follow pickup procedures, and alleged physical abuse by staff. Additional complaints highlight rude interactions during inquiries, dismissive attitudes toward parental questions, and a lack of transparency regarding facility operations and safety protocols.

Staff are described as awesome and loving towards childrenwith one reviewer noting they treat other kids like their own
Address
1604 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
(601) 310-6207
Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

Kids Preschool in Vicksburg has received mixed reviews with significant concerns. While some parents praise staff like Mrs. Gail and describe it positively, multiple parents report serious issues including alleged discriminatory practices against children with disabilities, excessive screen time, corporal punishment, poor staff conditions, and inadequate hygiene standards.

Staff attentiveness (Mrs. Gail mentioned)cleanlinessfriendly atmosphere
Address
1902 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS
Phone
(601) 636-5001
The Development Center-The Preschool Express
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Parents report severe health concerns, including a child developing a painful rash within hours of attendance. Additional feedback highlights discriminatory enrollment practices based on perceived activity levels and unexpected expulsions from aftercare programs despite prior understanding of a child's needs.

Address
6648 Gary Rd, Jackson, MS
Phone
(601) 371-2002
Northtown Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

One parent reports their child developed a severe rash within hours of attendance, while another describes their child being rejected from a preschool program for being too active. A third review states that an artistic child was dismissed from aftercare, with a final comment labeling the center as unsuitable for children.

Address
21 Northtown Dr, Jackson, MS
Phone
(601) 978-1999

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Frequently asked questions

There are 960 child daycare & preschools daycares across Mississippi. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Mississippi are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Mississippi's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Mississippi, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Mississippi sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Mississippi vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.