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Best Church Daycare in Hattiesburg, MS

Compare 4 church daycare in Hattiesburg. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.27/5
Parent reviews
188
Top rated (4.5+)
23

Hattiesburg has 4 licensed church daycare with 188 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.23 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 64% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 39401 zip code, averaging 4.57 stars across 32 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hattiesburg

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.

  1. 1
    Crosspoint Pre-K
    4.65 score
    4.9(13)

    3211 Highway 589, Hattiesburg, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. All reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of sermons, and sense of community. No actual daycare-specific feedback about childcare services, curriculum, or staff interaction with children is present.

    Welcoming and loving communityquality sermons and pastorwarm fellowshipfamily-friendly atmosphere
  2. 2
    The Arc Southeast Ms
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    65 Bonhomie Rd, Hattiesburg, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children

    The Arc Southeast MS receives consistently high praise for its services to individuals with disabilities, including children and adults. Parents and staff highlight the quality of care, variety of activities, and dedicated special education professionals. The facility is described as welcoming and beneficial to the special needs community.

    Excellent staffquality services for special needs individualsvariety of activities and programswelcoming environment
  3. 3
    After School Academics & Arts Program
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    106 N 38th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMICS & ARTS PROGRAM receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, well-educated staff and strong focus on academics combined with fun activities. Parents consistently report improvements in their children's homework completion, grades, and overall development, while also appreciating the Christian values, field trips, and inclusive environment.

    Caring and attentive staffhomework support and academic improvementChristian values and spiritual developmentfield trips and recreational activities (park
  4. 4
    Temple'S Learning Depot
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    5220 Old Highway 11, Hattiesburg, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 220 children

    Temple's Learning Depot is a large religious facility in Hattiesburg that receives consistently high praise. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality facilities, and strong spiritual teaching focus. The center is noted for hosting various community events and programs beyond traditional daycare services.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesspacious and comfortableconvenient location
  5. 5
    Heritage Weekday Programs
    4.51 score
    4.7(13)

    3 Baracuda Dr, Hattiesburg, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    Heritage Weekday Programs is a religious facility in Hattiesburg that operates a preschool program. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality of the preschool, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings.

    welcoming and friendly environmenthospitable staffbeautiful facilitygood preschool program
  6. 6
    Angel Academy
    4.41 score
    4.7(7)

    6080 Us 49, Hattiesburg, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

    Angel Academy receives mostly glowing reviews praising staff care, cleanliness, and child development, with parents highlighting staff members like Ms. Lillie and Mrs. Dawn. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious concerns including babies left in bouncers all day, improper bottle feeding, physical discipline, staff rudeness, and frequent unscheduled closures.

    Caring and friendly staffclean facilityorganized classroomschild developmental progress
  7. 7
    Main Street Preschool
    4.37 score
    4.6(8)

    712 N Main St, Hattiesburg, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    Main Street Preschool's Mother's Day Out program receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its caring, welcoming staff, low child-to-staff ratios, individualized attention, and structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents appreciate the convenient hours (9:30am-1pm, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday) and the supportive church community.

    Highly competent and experienced stafflow child-to-staff ratiosindividualized careadvanced kindergarten preparation curriculum
  8. 8
    Word Of Faith Academy
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    2111 Country Club Rd, Hattiesburg, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children

    Reviews describe Word of Faith Academy as a welcoming, family-oriented church community in Hattiesburg. Parents praise the friendly atmosphere from arrival through services and appreciate the practical spiritual teaching. The facility is noted as an ideal place to build lasting friendships.

    Welcoming and friendly stafffamily-oriented environmentpractical spiritual instructioncommunity building opportunities
  9. 9
    The Family Y - School Age Program
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    3719 Veterans Memorial Dr, Hattiesburg, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 240 children

    Note: Reviews provided are for the YMCA facility's general programs and rehabilitation services, not specifically for the School Age Program daycare. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, welcoming staff, wheelchair accessibility, and quality equipment for fitness and therapy services.

    Friendly and welcoming staffwheelchair accessible facilitiesclean and well-maintained buildingvariety of equipment
  10. 10
    Tj'S Learning Center
    4 score
    4(20)

    1903 Arcadia St, Hattiesburg, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    TJ's Learning Center in Hattiesburg receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, educational environment with attentive staff and a loving atmosphere. Parents highlight the owner Renee's hands-on involvement and the center's focus on academics, life skills, and school readiness. Children are reported to be happy, well-groomed, and excited to attend.

    caring and loving staffattentive supervisionclean facilityeducational focus beyond basic daycare

Rating Distribution

Based on 36 daycares with Google ratings in Hattiesburg

4.5 - 5.0
23
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
5

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 188 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
3
2Homework help
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Hattiesburg, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
43 daycares · 31 rated

Church Daycare

4.67avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

4.6avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hattiesburg zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3940132
4.57
16
3940218
3.8
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hattiesburg (18–427 children)

Small

up to 30 children

7

Medium

31–75 children

27

Large

76–150 children

10

Very Large

150+ children

6

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hattiesburg based on parent reviews

Temple'S Learning Depot

4.7(20)

5220 Old Highway 11, Hattiesburg, MS

Temple's Learning Depot is a large religious facility in Hattiesburg that receives consistently high praise. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality facilities, and strong spiritual teaching focus. The center is noted for hosting various community events and programs beyond traditional daycare services.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesspacious and comfortable

Heritage Weekday Programs

4.7(13)

3 Baracuda Dr, Hattiesburg, MS

Heritage Weekday Programs is a religious facility in Hattiesburg that operates a preschool program. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality of the preschool, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings.

welcoming and friendly environmenthospitable staffbeautiful facility

Main Street Preschool

4.6(8)

712 N Main St, Hattiesburg, MS

Main Street Preschool's Mother's Day Out program receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its caring, welcoming staff, low child-to-staff ratios, individualized attention, and structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents appreciate the convenient hours (9:30am-1pm, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday) and the supportive church community.

Highly competent and experienced stafflow child-to-staff ratiosindividualized care

Map

Daycare types in Hattiesburg

Child Daycare & Preschools 43Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 1

Browse by type in Hattiesburg

🎒 After School Programs 6

Church Daycare in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

There are 4 church daycare in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, making up 8% of the 50 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 Hattiesburg have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 36 rated facilities, with 64% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 188 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Hattiesburg, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Church Daycare in Hattiesburg

Showing 4 results

Heritage Weekday Programs
Church Daycare
4.7

Heritage Weekday Programs is a religious facility in Hattiesburg that operates a preschool program. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality of the preschool, with all reviewers giving 5-star ratings.

welcoming and friendly environmenthospitable staffbeautiful facility
Address
3 Baracuda Dr, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
(601) 261-3358
Temple'S Learning Depot
Church Daycare
4.7

Temple's Learning Depot is a large religious facility in Hattiesburg that receives consistently high praise. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality facilities, and strong spiritual teaching focus. The center is noted for hosting various community events and programs beyond traditional daycare services.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesspacious and comfortable
Address
5220 Old Highway 11, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
(601) 450-3070
Main Street Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Main Street Preschool's Mother's Day Out program receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its caring, welcoming staff, low child-to-staff ratios, individualized attention, and structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Parents appreciate the convenient hours (9:30am-1pm, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday) and the supportive church community.

Highly competent and experienced stafflow child-to-staff ratiosindividualized care
Address
712 N Main St, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
(601) 582-2612
Trinity Play School
Church Daycare
Address
509 W Pine St, Hattiesburg, MS
Phone
(601) 582-2333

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 church daycare daycares in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, out of 50 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Hattiesburg have an average Google rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 36 rated facilities. About 64% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Hattiesburg, 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
Hattiesburg offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 43 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Hattiesburg for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hattiesburg 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.