Licensed Daycare in Jackson, Mississippi
29 licensed daycares in Jackson, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Mississippi licensing records.
Jackson listings updated August 2026 from official Mississippi records.
Daycare in Jackson: what parents should know
There are 29 licensed childcare providers on record in Jackson, with Infant Care the most common type (about 17% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Mississippi license at indexing time, sourced from Mississippi State Department of Health — Child Care Licensure.
For age coverage, 5 centers in Jackson report infant care (roughly 17% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 4 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 5 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Jackson spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 7% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Together, licensed providers in Jackson report capacity for roughly 1,754 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Jackson childcare by the numbers
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 overviewQuick 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
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What to pack for the first day
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Largest licensed centers in Jackson
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
No openings near Jackson? Widen the search
Waitlists are normal in high-demand areas. Centers one ZIP code over often have space, and part-time or in-home options may open sooner — start by checking nearby ZIP codes.
Found a center in Jackson? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
All Jackson licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Jackson
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programMississippi Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 877-7882 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Mississippi State Department of Health — Child Care Licensure.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Jackson, Mississippi are compiled from official Mississippi State Department of Health — Child Care Licensure licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · August 2026 · methodology
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