Child Care Centers in ZIP 38863 (Pontotoc, MS)

For ZIP 38863, Pontotoc, MS, the latest data lists 5 licensed child care centers.

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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

Provider-level state licensing data

Provider	Overall	Health insp.	Staffing	QM	Licensed capacity	Ownership
Circle Of Friends Of Pontotoc	Not rated	—	—	—	179	Not reported
Playmates Daycare/Learning Center	Not rated	—	—	—	100	Not reported
The Kangaroo's Pouch Children's Center	Not rated	—	—	—	210	Not reported
The Learning Tree Children's Academy	Not rated	—	—	—	216	Not reported
Young Discovery Academy	Not rated	—	—	—	390	Not reported

ZIP 38863 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 5 listed child care centerss in ZIP 38863; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 5 of these providers report 1,095 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	5
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	1,095

All child care centers in ZIP 38863

Child Care Center Circle Of Friends Of Pontotoc Pontotoc, MS 38863 Capacity 179 Child Care Center Playmates Daycare/Learning Center Pontotoc, MS 38863 Capacity 100 Child Care Center The Kangaroo's Pouch Children's Center Pontotoc, MS 38863 Capacity 210 Child Care Center The Learning Tree Children's Academy Pontotoc, MS 38863 Capacity 216 Child Care Center Young Discovery Academy Pontotoc, MS 38863 Capacity 390

Comparing child care centers in ZIP 38863

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in ZIP 38863, Pontotoc, MS, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 38863?

1,095 licensed child care spaces are reported across 5 providers in ZIP 38863. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

What other ZIP codes near Pontotoc have child care centers?

This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Pontotoc in the current data.

How do I choose a child care center in ZIP 38863?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score.

What is the average quality rating for child care centers in ZIP 38863?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the child care centers currently listed in ZIP 38863. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

Which child care center in ZIP 38863 has the highest quality rating?

No child care center in ZIP 38863 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

Data & methodology

Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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