1. Mississippi Child Care Resource & Referral Network — Free
Free childcare referrals and provider information statewide
800-877-7882 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Best Childcare Assistance in Mississippi — 15 verified resources
15 Resources
2. Mississippi 211 — Childcare Resources — Free
Dial 211 for childcare referrals and assistance programs
211 · Statewide Service · 24/7
3. Mississippi Early Childhood Association — Free
Resources and training for childcare quality across Mississippi
601-355-6655 · Jackson, MS · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
4. YMCA of Metropolitan Jackson — Childcare
Affordable childcare and afterschool programs in Jackson
601-948-3090 · Multiple Jackson locations · Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm
5. Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi — Free
Afterschool programs and youth development for children
601-372-9406 · Jackson, MS · Mon-Fri after school-7pm
6. Save the Children — Mississippi — Free
Early childhood programs supporting rural families
800-728-3843 · Rural Mississippi locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
7. ChildCare.gov — Free
Federal hub for finding quality child care, financial assistance, and learning about state subsidies.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
8. Office of Child Care (ACF) — Free
Federal office administering Child Care and Development Fund. Subsidies and quality programs in every state.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
9. Head Start Locator — Free
Free, federally funded preschool for low-income families with children 0-5. Find a program near you.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
10. Early Head Start — Free
Federally funded early childhood program for pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. Child Care Aware of America — Free
1-800-424-2246 — free help finding quality, affordable childcare in your community.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. Zero to Three — Free
Resources for parents and professionals on early childhood development from birth to age 3.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program — Free
CACFP — federal program reimbursing childcare providers for nutritious meals served to children.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. Boys & Girls Clubs of America — Free
Safe, affordable after-school and summer programs for children ages 6-18 nationwide.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
15. National Association for Family Child Care — Free
NAFCC — supporting quality home-based childcare and helping parents find accredited family providers.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many childcare assistance resources are in Mississippi?
- Women's Corner tracks 15 verified childcare assistance resources for women in Mississippi.
- Are childcare assistance resources in Mississippi free?
- 14 of the 15 listed childcare assistance resources in Mississippi are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in Mississippi have childcare assistance resources?
- Listings span cities including Jackson.
- What are some examples of childcare assistance resources in Mississippi?
- Featured entries include Mississippi Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Mississippi 211 — Childcare Resources, Mississippi Early Childhood Association, YMCA of Metropolitan Jackson — Childcare, Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 6 of 15 Mississippi childcare assistance listings include verified phone numbers.