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 Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
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