Bay Springs, MS

Bay Springs Head Start Center provides comprehensive early childhood education and development services through the federally funded Head Start program. The center focuses on school readiness for children from low-income families, offering developmental screenings, health services, and family support. Their curriculum emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development with qualified teachers trained in early childhood education. The facility maintains small class sizes and follows strict safety protocols while providing nutritious meals and engaging learning activities that prepare children for kindergarten success.

This highly-rated KinderCare location serves families throughout Jones County, including Bay Springs residents. The center offers a research-based curriculum that balances academic preparation with social development. Features include age-appropriate learning centers, secure facilities with keypad entry, and highly qualified teachers with early childhood credentials. Their program includes phonics-based reading readiness, STEM activities, and creative arts. The center maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios and provides regular parent communication through daily reports and parent-teacher conferences.

Primrose School of Laurel is a premium early education provider serving the broader Laurel area, including Bay Springs families. The school follows the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. Their accredited program features dedicated learning spaces, outdoor playgrounds, and technology-integrated classrooms. Staff members hold early childhood credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The school emphasizes safety with secured entry systems, comprehensive background checks, and health protocols, while maintaining strong parent partnerships through regular communication and family events.