Licensed Daycare in Mississippi
Search 1,300 verified daycare and childcare centers across Mississippi, sourced directly from State Department of Children & Family Services . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Mississippi Childcare Licensing
In Mississippi, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the State Department of Children & Family Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:6 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- State Department of Children & Family Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,230/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $860/mo
Mississippi Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Mississippi families can apply for CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
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