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Best Before or After School Daycare in Hernando, MS

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Hernando. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Hernando, Mississippi at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Hernando has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.The largest concentration is in 38632 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hernando

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
    Hernando Baptist Kindergarten
    4.48 score
    4.7(11)

    11 E Center St, Hernando, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    Hernando Baptist Kindergarten receives consistently positive feedback with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and safe drop-off/pick-up procedures. The facility is noted for its clean, spacious building and strong religious environment centered on worship.

    Friendly and welcoming staffsafe drop-off and pick-up proceduresclean facilityspacious chapel
  2. 2
    Hernando Methodist Preschool
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    1890 Mount Pleasant Rd, Hernando, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 135 children

    Reviews praise Hernando Methodist Preschool as a welcoming and caring religious facility with a strong sense of community. Parents highlight the loving atmosphere, quality of staff and leadership, and variety of programs offered for families and youth.

    Caring and welcoming environmentGod's presence feltloving and accepting communitygood pastoral leadership

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Hernando

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Church Daycare

4.75avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Hernando zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3863210
4.35
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Hernando (50–166 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

7

Very Large

150+ children

2

Map

Daycare types in Hernando

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Hernando, Mississippi

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Hernando, Mississippi, making up 30% of the 10 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 Hernando have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Hernando

Showing 3 results

Dccc Ymca-Hernando Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
455 Riley St, Hernando, MS
Phone
(662) 562-2072
Dccc-Ymca Hernando Hills Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
570 Mcingvale Rd, Hernando, MS
Phone
(662) 429-9117
Dccc-Ymca Oak Grove Central Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
893 W Oak Grove Rd, Hernando, MS
Phone
(662) 562-2071

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Hernando, Mississippi, out of 10 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 Hernando have an average Google rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Hernando, 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
Hernando offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Hernando for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hernando 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.