How do I choose the right daycare in Pearl?

When choosing a daycare in Pearl, 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

What types of daycare are available in Pearl?

Pearl offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Pearl, Mississippi (2 Results)

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 Pearl for current pricing.

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.

Kingdom Preschool

4.48 score

4.6(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

Golden Rule Day Care

4.45 score

4.9(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

Hinds Community College Early Childhood Education

4.16 score

4.2(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

Son Seekers INC.

4.08 score

4.1(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

New Life Christian Daycare

4 score

4(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

Explorer'S INC.

4 score

4(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

K'S Kids Learning Center INC

3.89 score

3.8(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

Ms. Naomi'S Stay & Play Learning Center

3.85 score

3.7(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

Sunshine Learning Center

3.8 score

3.6(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

Kimery Martial Arts

3.68 score

3.5(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

Headstart Programs in Pearl, Mississippi

There are 2 headstart programs in Pearl, Mississippi, making up 11% 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs daycares in Pearl, Mississippi, out of 19 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 Pearl, 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

Pearl offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 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 Pearl for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Pearl 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.

2 Headstart Programs in Pearl, Mississippi

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