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

Petal, Mississippi is served by 12 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 PetalProviders
Child Care Centers12View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs2View directory
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Child Care Centers in Petal

12 licensed child care centerss are listed in Petal. 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 Asbury Church Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Carterville Christian School Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 68 Child Care Center First Steps Christian Academy Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Grace Community School Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 109 Child Care Center Lc Learning Academy 2 Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Life Construction Learning Academy Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 137 Child Care Center Main Street Station Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Petal Family Ymca Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 289 Child Care Center Play-School Child Care Center Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 127 Child Care Center Restoration Of Life Learning Center Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 30 Child Care Center The Panthers Den Learning Center After School Care Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 75 Child Care Center The Panthers Den Learning Center Of Petal Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 90

Head Start Programs in Petal

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Petal. 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 Charles Johnson Head Start Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 113 Head Start Program Charles Johnson Head Start/Early Head Start Petal, MS 39465 Capacity 16

ZIP codes in Petal

ZIP 39465Care providers
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How to pick care in Petal

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Petal, 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 Petal, MS have?
Based on current licensing data, Petal is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 12 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Petal facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Petal to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Petal 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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