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Best Church Daycare in Meridian, MS

Compare 5 church daycare in Meridian. Average rating: 4.43/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Meridian, Mississippi at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.43/5
Parent reviews
102
Top rated (4.5+)
12

Meridian has 5 licensed church daycare with 102 parent reviews averaging 4.43/5.12 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 57% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 39305 (avg 4.6 stars), while 39301 has the largest selection (14 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

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.

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    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
  5. 5
    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.

Rating Distribution

Based on 21 daycares with Google ratings in Meridian

4.5 - 5.0
12
4.0 - 4.4
7
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.39avg rating
24 daycares · 16 rated

Church Daycare

4.56avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Meridian zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3930511
4.6
5
3930114
4.09
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Meridian (12–285 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

15

Large

76–150 children

8

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Meridian based on parent reviews

Northcrest Baptist Preschool

4.8(18)

3412 N Hills St, Meridian, MS

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 options

United Methodist Day School

5(1)

3937 Poplar Springs Dr, Meridian, MS

One parent describes the United Methodist Day School in Meridian as an excellent choice for daycare, highlighting the staff's kindness and support from the first day. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the experience.

excellent staffkind treatmentwelcoming environment

Central'S Children'S Center

5(1)

1004 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS

One parent reports that their children enjoy the program, which provides a strong academic foundation for kindergarten through lessons on Bible verses, literacy, and numeracy. The center also offers engaging extracurricular activities such as dress-up days, field trips, and charity events like the Trike-a-thon.

Engaging curriculum covering Bible versesalphabetnumbers

Highland Baptist Child Development Center

5

3400 27th St, Meridian, MS

The Potter'S Wheel Christian Day Care

3(1)

1844 Highway 11 And 80, Meridian, MS

One parent describes being denied enrollment for their 12-week-old daughter due to the family's same-sex marriage, criticizing the facility for what they view as discriminatory practices. The reviewer questions whether other behaviors considered sinful are also grounds for exclusion, arguing that punishing the child for the parents' status is unjust.

None mentioned

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Daycare types in Meridian

Child Daycare & Preschools 24Church Daycare 5

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🎒 After School Programs 4🕊️ Baptist Daycare 2

Church Daycare in Meridian, Mississippi

There are 5 church daycare in Meridian, Mississippi, making up 17% 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Meridian have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 across 21 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.56 stars. Our analysis covers 102 parent reviews.

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.

All Church Daycare in Meridian

Showing 5 results

United Methodist Day School
Church Daycare
5

One parent describes the United Methodist Day School in Meridian as an excellent choice for daycare, highlighting the staff's kindness and support from the first day. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the experience.

excellent staffkind treatmentwelcoming environment
Address
3937 Poplar Springs Dr, Meridian, MS
Phone
(601) 485-5591
Highland Baptist Child Development Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
3400 27th St, Meridian, MS
Phone
(601) 482-6184
Central'S Children'S Center
Church Daycare
5

One parent reports that their children enjoy the program, which provides a strong academic foundation for kindergarten through lessons on Bible verses, literacy, and numeracy. The center also offers engaging extracurricular activities such as dress-up days, field trips, and charity events like the Trike-a-thon.

Engaging curriculum covering Bible versesalphabetnumbers
Address
1004 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS
Phone
(601) 693-0830
Northcrest Baptist Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

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 options
Address
3412 N Hills St, Meridian, MS
Phone
(601) 703-9060
The Potter'S Wheel Christian Day Care
Church Daycare
3

One parent describes being denied enrollment for their 12-week-old daughter due to the family's same-sex marriage, criticizing the facility for what they view as discriminatory practices. The reviewer questions whether other behaviors considered sinful are also grounds for exclusion, arguing that punishing the child for the parents' status is unjust.

None mentioned
Address
1844 Highway 11 And 80, Meridian, MS
Phone
(601) 483-0878

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 church daycare 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Meridian have an average Google rating of 4.43 out of 5 across 21 rated facilities. About 57% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.