Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Jackson County

Jackson County, Mississippi is home to 48 state-licensed care providers across 6 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Gautier, MS 10 providers Hurley, MS 1 providers Moss Point, MS 10 providers Ocean Springs, MS 19 providers Pascagoula, MS 13 providers Vancleave, MS 6 providers

Child Care Centers in Jackson County

43 providers in Jackson County: Gautier, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Vancleave, Hurley

Child Care Center All God's Children II Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 84 Child Care Center All God's Children Learning Center Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 67 Child Care Center Big Point Child Care Center Moss Point, MS 39562 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Children's House Montessori School Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 41 Child Care Center Divine Inspirations Learning Center Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Eastlawn Child Development Ministry Pascagoula, MS 39567 Capacity 77 Child Care Center Faithvision Incorporated Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Faithvision Incorporated 2 Pascagoula, MS 39581 Capacity 29 Child Care Center First Baptist Early Education Center Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 67 Child Care Center First Baptist Gautier Child Care Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 72 Child Care Center First Baptist Gautier School-Age Program Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 60 Child Care Center First Methodist Church Learning Center Pascagoula, MS 39567 Capacity 90 Child Care Center First Step Daycare Moss Point, MS 39563 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Future Scholars Learning Center Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 187 Child Care Center Future Scholars Learning Center # 3 Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Future Scholars Learning Center #2 Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 219 Child Care Center Gulf Coast Toddlers Pascagoula, MS 39581 Capacity 114 Child Care Center Gulfside Montessori Christian School Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 97 Child Care Center In The Zone St. Martin Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 315 Child Care Center Jack And Jill Of Pascagoula Pascagoula, MS 39581 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Jack And Jill-Moss Point Moss Point, MS 39563 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Kiddy Kollege Moss Point, MS 39563 Capacity 71 Child Care Center Landry's Land Of Learning Prechool & Daycare Vancleave, MS 39565 Capacity 79 Child Care Center Little Feet Learning Center, LLC Vancleave, MS 39565 Capacity 111 Child Care Center Little Hornets Learning Academy Moss Point, MS 39562 Capacity 127 Child Care Center Little Hounds Academy Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 26 Child Care Center Little Hounds Academy II Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 29 Child Care Center Little People Learning Center, INC. Moss Point, MS 39563 Capacity 158 Child Care Center Magnolia Blossoms Hurley, MS 39555 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Ocean Springs Parks And Recreation Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 114

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Preschools in Jackson County

5 providers in Jackson County: Ocean Springs, Vancleave

Preschool Blossman Ymca Preschool Child Care Center Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 60 Preschool Christus Victor Lutheran Church Pre-School Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 30 Preschool First Baptist Vancleave Preschool Vancleave, MS 39565 Capacity 92 Preschool S.m.a.r.t. Beginnings Preschool Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 150 Preschool St. Paul Preschool Ocean Springs Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 130

Head Start Programs in Jackson County

11 providers in Jackson County: Pascagoula, Gautier, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Vancleave

Head Start Program Eastlawn Elementary Pascagoula, MS 39567 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Gautier Head Start Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Gautier Head Start Center Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 120 Head Start Program Jefferson Street Head Start Moss Point, MS 39563 Capacity 100 Head Start Program Jefferson Street Head Start Center Moss Point, MS 39563 Capacity 150 Head Start Program Kreole Elementary Moss Point, MS 39563 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Martin Bluff Elementary Gautier, MS 39553 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Pascagoula Head Start Center Pascagoula, MS 39581 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Taconi Head Start Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Capacity 98 Head Start Program Vancleave Head Start Vancleave, MS 39565 Capacity 26 Head Start Program Vancleave Head Start Center Vancleave, MS 39565 Capacity 84

Choosing care in Jackson County

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 Jackson County, 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 state-licensed care providers does Jackson County have?

According to current licensing data, Jackson County, Mississippi has 48 licensed providers: 43 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.

Which cities in Jackson County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Gautier, Hurley, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula and others have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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