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Licensed Daycare in Jackson, Mississippi

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Jackson?

Statewide averages in Mississippi run roughly $650/month for infants and $540/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Jackson?

Mississippi families can apply for Mississippi Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) (intake: (800) 877-7882). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$650/mo

Mississippi avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Jackson

ChildCare Aware reports the Mississippi average full-time cost at $650/month for infant care and $540/month for preschool. City-level prices in Jackson vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Mississippi families may also qualify for Mississippi Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) (intake: (800) 877-7882).

Full Mississippi licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Mississippi State Department of Health — Child Care Licensure
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:9
Preschool ratio: 1:14
Avg capacity: 60 kids

ZIP codes covered

39216 7 39209 5 39211 4 39204 4 39213 3 39210 3 39206 3 39203 3

Program types in Jackson

Infant & Toddler Center

5 centers

Head Start Center

5 centers

Before & After School Care

Licensed Group Child Care Home

3 centers

All Jackson licensed centers

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A Preschool

ABC Academy Hattiesburg #9

Jackson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 76

F Licensed Center

First Steps Hattiesburg #6

Jackson

Infants & Toddlers Cap 60

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Olive Branch #60

Jackson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 27

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Olive Branch Daycare #62

Jackson

Infants & Toddlers Cap 71

H Group Care

Hattiesburg Creative Kids #8

Jackson

School Age (5+) Cap 46

H Infant Care

Hattiesburg Discovery Preschool #4

Jackson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 46

H Before/After School

Hattiesburg Golden Gate Daycare #11

Jackson

School Age (5+) Cap 60

H Montessori

Hattiesburg Learning Tree #13

Jackson

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 52

H Head Start

Hattiesburg Precious Moments #10

Jackson

2 years - 12 years Cap 19

H Head Start

Hattiesburg Primrose School #2

Jackson

2 years - 12 years Cap 32

H Montessori

Hattiesburg Stepping Stones #5

Jackson

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 103

H Family Daycare

Hattiesburg Sunflower Daycare #15

Jackson

School Age (5+) Cap 106

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Pearl #96

Jackson

School Age (5+) Cap 49

K Infant Care

Kids R Us Hattiesburg #12

Jackson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 92

L Before/After School

La Petite Academy Hattiesburg #3

Jackson

School Age (5+) Cap 118

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Jackson, Mississippi?

Our directory lists 29 licensed childcare centers in Jackson, Mississippi, sourced from Mississippi State Department of Health — Child Care Licensure. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Jackson?

Statewide averages in Mississippi run roughly $650/month for infants and $540/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Jackson daycares?

All licensed Mississippi centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:9 for toddlers, and 1:14 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Jackson typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Jackson?

Mississippi families can apply for Mississippi Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) (intake: (800) 877-7882). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Jackson daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Mississippi State Department of Health — Child Care Licensure search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.