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Best Before or After School Daycare in Olive Branch, MS

Compare 8 before or after school daycare in Olive Branch. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Olive Branch, Mississippi at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.33/5
Parent reviews
148
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Olive Branch has 8 licensed before or after school daycare with 148 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 38654 with 22 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Olive Branch

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
    Trekkers Afterschool At Longview Heights
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    4501 Goodman Rd, Olive Branch, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

    Reviews praise Longview Heights as a welcoming church community with strong biblical teaching, friendly staff, and various programs for all ages. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and located in a nice area. The church emphasizes fellowship, community involvement, and accessibility through both in-person and online options.

    Friendly and welcoming atmospherestrong biblical teachingsclean and spacious facilitiesactivities for all ages
  2. 2
    Cornerstone Learning Center
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    6881 Morell Cv, Olive Branch, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children

    Cornerstone Learning Center in Olive Branch receives unanimous praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and learning. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated and caring staff, clean facilities, structured learning activities, and excellent communication from management.

    Dedicated and stable staffchildren enjoy attendingclean facilityarts and crafts activities
  3. 3
    Olive Branch Family Ymca
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    8555 Goodman Rd, Olive Branch, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Parents praise the Olive Branch Family YMCA as a clean, well-maintained facility with excellent staff and comprehensive amenities. The center offers pools, fitness classes, childcare services, and recreational activities that cater to both children and adults. Multiple reviewers highlight the professionalism and friendliness of staff members across various departments.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityoutdoor and indoor pools with slidesswimming classes and swim teamsauna and steam room
  4. 4
    Precious Hearts
    4.15 score
    4.2(17)

    9541 Highway 178, Olive Branch, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Precious Hearts receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, family-like atmosphere and strong staff-child relationships. Parents report their children show significant developmental progress, look forward to attending daily, and feel safe and loved. The facility is commended for excellent communication and accommodating staff.

    caring and patient stafffamily-oriented atmospherechild development and learningstrong teacher-child bonds
  5. 5
    Faith Preschool Academy Olive Branch
    4 score
    4(20)

    7091 Davidson Rd, Olive Branch, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 261 children

    Parents consistently praise Faith Preschool Academy Olive Branch for its clean, secure facility, warm and professional staff, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and making developmental progress. The director and teachers are frequently highlighted as caring, attentive, and responsive to parent concerns.

    Clean and well-organized facilitywarm and professional staffstrong parent-teacher communicationlive camera access
  6. 6
    Lil Southern Dreamers
    3.4 score
    3.1(10)

    7705 Craft Road, Olive Branch, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Lil Southern Dreamers has highly polarized reviews with significant discrepancies between positive and negative experiences. Positive reviews praise staff care, reasonable prices, and child development support. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including staff unprofessionalism, safety issues, poor organization, financial practices, inadequate supervision, and alleged incidents of physical harm.

    caring staffreasonable pricesnurturing learning environmentac

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Olive Branch

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 148 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
4

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Olive Branch, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.3avg rating
10 daycares · 8 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
8 daycares

Church Daycare

4.38avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Olive Branch zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3865422
4.33
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Olive Branch (50–261 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

14

Very Large

150+ children

3

Map

Daycare types in Olive Branch

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 8

Before or After School Daycare in Olive Branch, Mississippi

There are 8 before or after school daycare in Olive Branch, Mississippi, making up 36% of the 22 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 Olive Branch have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.38 stars. Our analysis covers 148 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Olive Branch, 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 Olive Branch

Showing 8 results

Dccc Ymca-Lewisburg Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1717 Craft Rd, Olive Branch, MS
Phone
(662) 812-1424
Dccc Ymca Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7686 Pleasant Hill Rd, Olive Branch, MS
Phone
(662) 890-9654
Dccc Ymca Center Hill Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13622 Center Hill Rd, Olive Branch, MS
Phone
(662) 890-7705
Dccc Ymca Chickasaw Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6391 Chickasaw Dr, Olive Branch, MS
Phone
(662) 562-2077
Dccc Ymca Olive Branch Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
9549 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch, MS
Phone
(662) 562-2023
Dccc Ymca Overpark Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8530 Forest Hill Irene Ln, Olive Branch, MS
Phone
(662) 562-2041
Dccc Ymca-Lewisburg Primary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1707 Craft Rd, Olive Branch, MS
Phone
(662) 812-1425
Dccc Ymca Olive Branch Intermediate School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8631 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch, MS
Phone
(622) 280-6374

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 before or after school daycares in Olive Branch, Mississippi, out of 22 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 Olive Branch have an average Google rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Olive Branch, 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
Olive Branch offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 Olive Branch for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Olive Branch 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.