3 Best Preschools in Jackson, MS

My daughter LOVES it here and wants to live at school! She’s an only child so after school is a way for her to have more time with her friends. We did summer camp here last summer and it went great. 10/10 highly recommend the school, after school and summer camp. We are sad to leave and wish they had 1st grade. We have had 0 problems with anything. Everyone is so nice and kind. It’s organized and consistent. The facility is very well kept. Everything is top tier. This is THE BEST decision I’ve made when it comes to where I put my girl in school. I really like that it is gated and there is ALWAYS an armed police on the premises at all times. The list of things I like about this place goes on.

Mission First has been such a blessing to our little girl, and our whole family. The head of school, Mrs. Jenny, is just such a treat. And her teachers are phenomenal! They love their students and pour into them beyond anything I’ve ever witnessed in a school. If I could send my kids here through 12th grade, I absolutely would. We love mission first and everything they have to offer.

We were searching for a play-based learning environment and decided to visit Mission First Early Learning Center. I was amazed with the facility, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, the classroom layout (there is a treehouse in one of the classrooms, a must see!), nurturing staff, teacher and teacher assistant in each classroom, onsite police, and extracurricular activities (music, art, etc.). Now let's talk about Jesus. I sensed his presence from the moment I met the principal, Jenny Blount. I knew she had a relationship with him, and I could see it in the staff as well. It's a loving, caring, nurturing environment that really helps develop the whole child. My child has grown spiritually, through the scriptures, weekly chapel, and having biblical based teaching woven within the lesson plans. In addition, we appreciate the teaching of science, Black History, and so much more. There are so many great things to say about Missions First Early Learning Center. You have to request a tour and come see this place for yourself. I don't have the words to describe it all even though I tried! My child wakes up every morning excited to go to school. It's a wonderful feeling as a parent. We are Extremely Grateful.

We couldn’t be happier with this daycare. From the very beginning, Dan was very welcoming and clear about what they have and can provide. He was very flexible with us and accommodated requests that we had, up to making earlier drop ins possible. Then, the staff made our toddler feel safe, loved, and truly cared for. The teachers are kind, patient, and attentive, and it’s clear they genuinely care about each child. Our toddler loves Ms. Charity (it's a good sign when I picked him up but he prefered to go back to her). He also loves other teachers, Ms Terry and Ms Lishorn. Since we typically pick him up late, we always found them engaging with him till the very end and playing with him. Our toddler is happy, confident, and excited to go every day, which gives us incredible peace of mind as parents. His room is bright, organized, and safe. There are age-specific outdoor play areas. Entry and exit is secured. Sign in and out are flawless. Communication is excellent, and we always feel informed and supported. We are so grateful to have found such a warm and nurturing environment and would highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for great care.

We’ve had a really great experience with this daycare. The staff truly care about the kids, and it shows in how they interact with them every day. It gives me peace of mind knowing my child is somewhere safe, happy, and well taken care of. They’re also great about communicating and keeping us updated. You can tell they love what they do, and that makes all the difference. I’d definitely recommend them.

I have nothing but good things to say about the Lighthouse staff and the center itself. I feel like my baby is in good hands every time I drop him off. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. We receive consistent updates throughout the day about his care. To get to the facility you have to pass by a security guard gate, it just adds a little peace of mind knowing that.