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

Lauderdale County, Mississippi is home to 33 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Collinsville, MS 2 providers Meridian, MS 34 providers

Child Care Centers in Lauderdale County

31 providers in Lauderdale County: Meridian, Collinsville

Child Care Center After School Center Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 97 Child Care Center Building Blocks Learning Academy Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Central's Children's Center Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Charles L. Young, Sr. Child Development Center Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 346 Child Care Center Collinsville Learning Center Collinsville, MS 39325 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Collinsville Learning Center Swim Gym Collinsville, MS 39325 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Creative Kids Daycare Meridian, MS 39307 Capacity 132 Child Care Center Dreams Come True Childcare Center, LLC Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 71 Child Care Center First Step After School Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 30 Child Care Center First Step Learning Center Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Great Start Learning Center Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 302 Child Care Center Henson's Swim Gym Meridian, MS 39307 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Highland Baptist Child Development Center Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 255 Child Care Center Kidz World Learning Academy, INC Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Kindercare Learning Center Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 96 Child Care Center Meridian Center Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 148 Child Care Center Miss Cindy's Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 37 Child Care Center New Destiny Daycare Meridian, MS 39307 Capacity 70 Child Care Center New Destiny Summer Enrichment And After School Meridian, MS 39307 Capacity 141 Child Care Center Nino Afterschool Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Nino Creative Learning Childcare Center Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 96 Child Care Center Northeast Boys And Girls Club Of East Mississipi Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Northeast Child Care Center Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 26 Child Care Center Smith's Learning Center Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Smith's Learning Center After School Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Southeast Unit Of Boys And Girls Club Of East Mississippi Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 60 Child Care Center The Potter's Wheel Christian Day Care Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 61 Child Care Center The West End Unit Of The Boys And Girls Club Of East Mississippi Meridian, MS 39307 Capacity 300 Child Care Center United Methodist Day School Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 63 Child Care Center Velma Young Unit Of The Boys And Girls Clubs Of East Mississippi Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 93

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Preschools in Lauderdale County

2 providers in Lauderdale County: Meridian

Preschool Barbara Henson's Nursery & Pre-K Meridian, MS 39307 Capacity 68 Preschool Northcrest Baptist Preschool Meridian, MS 39305 Capacity 100

Head Start Programs in Lauderdale County

2 providers in Lauderdale County: Meridian

Head Start Program Charles L Young Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start Center Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Meridian Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start Center Meridian, MS 39301 Capacity 40
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School-Age Programs in Lauderdale County

1 provider in Lauderdale County: Meridian

School-Age Program Pine Lake Fellowship Camp Meridian, MS 39307 Capacity 88
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Choosing care in Lauderdale County

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 Lauderdale County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Lauderdale County have?
According to current licensing data, Lauderdale County, Mississippi has 33 licensed providers: 31 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
Which cities in Lauderdale County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Collinsville, Meridian 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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