Best Daycares in Lucedale, MS — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lucedale's 11 daycares, 11 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Mississippi's statewide rate of 89%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Mississippi averages of 4.0 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 10 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lucedale. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Mississippi methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Lucedale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lucedale: 4.6 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lucedale: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lucedale: 4.7 (Sample of 11).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lucedale?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Lucedale.
- What percentage of Lucedale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Lucedale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 89% statewide in Mississippi.
- What types of childcare are available in Lucedale?
- 10 center-based providers operate in Lucedale.
- How do Lucedale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Mississippi?
- Lucedale daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Mississippi statewide average of 4.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Mississippi?
- Mississippi offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Mississippi