How are the best daycares in Hattiesburg ranked?

We rank by objective, public criteria: current state license first, then licensed capacity, then how recently the license was verified. We never accept payment for placement.

Are these Hattiesburg daycares licensed?

Yes — every center on this list holds a current Mississippi license sourced from Mississippi State Department of Health — Child Care Licensure. Always confirm status directly before enrolling.

Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Hattiesburg, MS

Our top licensed picks in Hattiesburg — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Mississippi State Department of Health — Child Care Licensure. 6 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 6 licensed centers in Hattiesburg, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.