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

Gulfport, Mississippi is served by 35 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in GulfportProviders
Child Care Centers33View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs11View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Gulfport

33 licensed child care centerss are listed in Gulfport. 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 Alphabest Bel Aire Elementary Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Alphabest Harrison Central Elem. Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Alphabest- Lizana Elementary Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Alphabest- River Oaks Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Alphabest-Lyman Elementary Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 82 Child Care Center Alphabest-Orange Grove Elementary Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Alphabest-Three Rivers Elementary Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Beautiful Minds Childcare And Learning Center II LLP Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 86 Child Care Center Bel-Aire Elementary Summer Day Camp Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Bright Minds Academy, LLC Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Brilliant Childcare And Learning Center II Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Busy Bee Montessori School Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Children's World Learning Academy LLC Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 55 Child Care Center Club Kid Academy Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Edna's Child Development Center Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 27 Child Care Center Good Shepherd Christian Academy Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 146 Child Care Center Gulf Coast Christian Academy Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Gulfport Academy Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 193 Child Care Center Gulfport Academy @ Three Rivers Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Harrison Central Elementary Summer Camp Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Herbert Wilson Summer Camp Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Hope Academy Bayou View Campus Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Kid Academy Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 174 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center LLC Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Lil' Tots Academy Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Little Angels Learning Land Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 64 Child Care Center Little Legacy Learning Academy Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 45 Child Care Center My First Stop Academy Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Nugent United Methodist Cdc Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 75 Child Care Center St. James Catholic School Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Three Rivers Summer Day Camp Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Tiny Steps Child Care Academy Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Twin Oaks Child Development Center Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 94

Preschools in Gulfport

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Gulfport. 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 Divine Preschool Academy Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 30 Preschool Trinity Preschool Weekday Ministries Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 87

Head Start Programs in Gulfport

11 federally funded head start programss are listed in Gulfport. 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 Anniston Elementary Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 28 Head Start Program Bayou View Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Central Elementary Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Gaston Point Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 37 Head Start Program Isiah Fredericks Center Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 334 Head Start Program Isiah Fredericks Head Start Center Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 345 Head Start Program Linda Lyons Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Moore Community House Early Head Start-Linda Lyons Center Gulfport, MS 39503 Capacity 172 Head Start Program Pass Road Elementary Gulfport, MS 39507 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 15 Head Start Program West Elementary Gulfport, MS 39501 Capacity 30
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ZIP codes in Gulfport

ZIP 39501Care providersZIP 39503Care providersZIP 39507Care providers

How to pick care in Gulfport

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 Gulfport, 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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Nearby cities in Harrison County

Biloxi, MS 23 providers Diberville, MS 6 providers Long Beach, MS 7 providers Pass Christian, MS 6 providers Saucier, MS 4 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Gulfport, MS have?
Based on current licensing data, Gulfport is home to 35 state-licensed providers: 33 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Gulfport facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Gulfport to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Gulfport 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.

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Required disclosures

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