Pearlington, MS

The Goddard School in Bay St. Louis offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic readiness, social development, and creative expression. Their highly qualified teachers implement play-based learning with structured curriculum elements, featuring STEAM learning labs, literacy-rich environments, and age-appropriate technology integration. The facility includes secure entry systems, spacious classrooms with observation windows, and multiple outdoor playgrounds designed for different age groups. They maintain low student-teacher ratios and employ degreed early childhood educators with ongoing professional development.

Little Lambs Learning Center provides comprehensive childcare services with a Christian-based educational approach that emphasizes character development alongside academic preparation. Their curriculum includes phonics-based reading readiness, hands-on math concepts, and creative arts integrated with daily Bible stories and prayer. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, age-separated playgrounds with safety surfaces, and dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas. Their experienced staff includes certified early childhood educators who participate in continuous training, and they maintain excellent staff retention rates with many teachers having 10+ years of service.

The Learning Experience in Slidell offers a nationally recognized curriculum with proprietary programs including L.E.A.P.® (Learning Experience Academic Program) and philanthropy-focused curriculum that teaches children the value of giving back. Their state-of-the-art facility includes interactive whiteboards, indoor gymnasium, and secure outdoor playgrounds with synthetic turf. The center emphasizes early literacy through their Phonics® program and mathematical thinking through their Make Way for Math® curriculum. They maintain rigorous safety protocols including secured entry, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. Their highly qualified teaching team includes educators with bachelor's degrees in early childhood education and specialized training in developmental milestones.