Mendenhall, MS

Kiddie Academy of Magee is a highly-regarded educational childcare center serving the Mendenhall area with a comprehensive Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning. The facility features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and regular safety drills. Certified teachers implement age-appropriate learning activities with low student-teacher ratios. The center offers nutritious meals and snacks through their proprietary nutrition program and maintains clean, modern classrooms with dedicated learning centers for different developmental stages. Parents consistently praise the center's communication through their mobile app and the visible developmental progress in children.

First Baptist Church Child Development Center provides faith-based early childhood education with a balanced approach to spiritual, academic, and social development. The center features a structured daily schedule that includes Bible stories, prayer, academic lessons, and creative play. All lead teachers hold early childhood education credentials and participate in ongoing professional development. The facility includes secure outdoor playgrounds with age-appropriate equipment, monitored security cameras, and strict check-in/check-out procedures. The curriculum emphasizes kindergarten readiness through phonics, number recognition, and social skills development. Parents appreciate the nurturing Christian environment and the center's strong communication about their child's daily activities and progress.

The Learning Tree Child Development Center offers a play-based learning environment combined with structured academic preparation. Their curriculum focuses on hands-on learning experiences that promote cognitive, physical, and social development. The center features separate infant, toddler, and preschool wings with age-appropriate learning materials and equipment. Safety protocols include secure entry systems, comprehensive staff training in CPR and first aid, and regular facility maintenance checks. Teachers create individualized learning plans and maintain detailed progress reports for each child. The center provides balanced meals and snacks and maintains flexible scheduling options to accommodate working families. Parents consistently note the caring staff and the center's clean, organized environment.