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

Laurel, Mississippi is served by 16 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 LaurelProviders
Child Care Centers16View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Laurel

16 licensed child care centerss are listed in Laurel. 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 Angie's Child Development Center Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 43 Child Care Center Crestwood Daycare Laurel, MS 39443 Capacity 120 Child Care Center First Trinity Early Learning Center Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Fishers Of Men Bible And Music Centers: West Laurel Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 116 Child Care Center Great Expectations Children Learning Center Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Highland Baptist Learning Center Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Kids' Kingdom Learning Center Laurel, MS 39443 Capacity 173 Child Care Center Laurel Christian School, INC Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Lil' Darlings Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 74 Child Care Center Little Miracles 2 Laurel, MS 39443 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Millcreek Church Of God Daycare Center Laurel, MS 39443 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Ms Ds Learning Center Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Queen Olive Headstart Center Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 263 Child Care Center South Central Children's Academy Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 87 Child Care Center The Children's Depot, LLC Laurel, MS 39443 Capacity 88 Child Care Center The Kids Company, LLC Laurel, MS 39443 Capacity 70

Head Start Programs in Laurel

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Laurel. 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 King Star Early Head Start Center Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 24 Head Start Program King Star Head Start/Early Head Start Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 195 Head Start Program Queen Olive Head Start Preschool Center Laurel, MS 39440 Capacity 185

ZIP codes in Laurel

ZIP 39440Care providersZIP 39443Care providers
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How to pick care in Laurel

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 Laurel, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Laurel, MS have?
Based on current licensing data, Laurel is home to 16 state-licensed providers: 16 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Laurel facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Laurel to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Laurel 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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