Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Meridian KinderCare
About the School
- Here at the Meridian KinderCare Learning Center our entire staff are committed to each child and family in providing the highest form of quality in childcare education.
- We strive to serve with excellence utilizing many childcare education accreditations and certifications including the Mississippi Quality Rating System (STARS).
- We also partner with our state's collegiate programs, such as Meridian Community College offering opportunities preparing future childcare educators pursuing a career in Early Childhood Development.
- We also pride ourselves in having an highly-qualified and tenured staff who often participate in a myriad of staff development coursework, classes and certifications including the Mississippi Resource and Referral Program and many more.
- We also provide our staff opportunities to further their career and education during their tenure with KinderCare.
- From the moment you walk through the door you and your family will experience bright smiles, warm hugs and the overall passion we have about education.
- So what are you waiting for? We can't wait to meet you!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Meridian KinderCare! Thank you for taking time to learn more about our wonderful preschool and all we have to offer in Early Childhood Education. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play, blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery. You'll also find that our classrooms feature a print-rich environment full of carefully selected materials, written charts, labels and children's literature. By helping your child connect spoken words and print, we're helping develop early literacy and writing skills. Our center is designed for your child to learn through play, so come in today to see first hand how the KinderCare experience will give your child every advantage! We warmly welcome you into our family and look forward to celebrating your child's success with you!
- The Center has a secure coded entrance door. They have monthly fire and tornado drills. Most teachers are CPR and First Aid Certified (all are trained). There is a sign-in and sign-out book at the front of the Center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 12 month, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- East Central Planning & Development (Child Care Voucher/Certificate)/NACCRRA
- Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Meridian KinderCare?
The application deadline for Meridian KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Meridian KinderCare is Lamar School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Community Christian School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6256 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-0715
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Pentecostal
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Christian
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Pentecostal
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Christian
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 185 students
Christian
14602 Highway 15 S
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2756
Distance: 25.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Christian
Walnut Ave
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 743-2232
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6256 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 485-0715
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Pentecostal
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Christian
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
544 Lindley Rd
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 482-1345
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Pentecostal
1811 Old Marion Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 693-7375
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Christian
1844d Highway 11 And 80
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 484-5888
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2700 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 482-6044
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
Baptist
3917 7th St
Meridian, MS 39307
(203) 971-8004
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Enterprise High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 River Road
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-4435
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-4435
8499 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7613
8499.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Enterprise Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
105 Short Street
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
Enterprise, MS 39330
(601) 659-7722
8499.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
West Lauderdale High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9916 West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-2277
8499.4 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
West Lauderdale Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9916a West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-8689
Collinsville, MS 39325
(601) 737-8689
8499.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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