Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Carthage, MS

Carthage, Mississippi is served by 9 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Carthage	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	3	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Carthage

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Carthage. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Bright Beginnings Educational Center Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 79 Child Care Center Bubbling Babbies Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Don Don Playhouse Daycare Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Gingerbread After Care Facility Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Gingerbread Daycare/Learning Center Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 68 Child Care Center Lighthouse Learning Center Of Carthage Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 92 Child Care Center Red Water Early Childhood Center Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 92

Preschools in Carthage

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Carthage. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Bubbling Babbies Preschool & Afterschool Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 74 Preschool First Baptist Kindergarten And Day Care Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 100

Head Start Programs in Carthage

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Carthage. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Red Water Head Start and Early Head Start Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Winson And Dovie Hudson Head Start Center Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 189 Head Start Program Winson Dovie Hudson Head Start Preschool Center Carthage, MS 39051 Capacity 77

ZIP codes in Carthage

ZIP 39051Care providers

How to pick care in Carthage

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Carthage, MS, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Carthage, MS have?

Based on current licensing data, Carthage is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Carthage facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Carthage to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Carthage licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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