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Top Daycare Centers in Gulfport

Families in Gulfport use Wonderschool to find center-based childcare programs. Wonderschool makes it easier for families to connect with local childcare, daycare, and preschool programs. Parents can schedule tours and apply to enroll directly through Wonderschool.

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Finding quality Top Daycare Centers in Gulfport has always been a challenge, and it is especially challenging right now. Wonderschool is a network of curated licensed family child care homes, forest schools, microschools and center-based childcare programs near you.

There are many different types of daycares in Gulfport and you should pick child care that suit both yours and your child's needs. Some providers may provide full-time care, while others provide part-time care. Not all childcare in Gulfport takes infants (12 months), some may take only toddlers (1-3 years) and preschoolers (3-5 years), so make sure you find a daycare that accommodates the age of your child.

Gulfport has many family daycares, also known as in-home daycares, are usually run from the personal home of a child care provider, and focus on caring for a smaller number of children from the surrounding neighborhood. In-home daycares in Gulfport tend to have a low student-to-caregiver ratio, meaning more personal attention for your child. The home setting also provides a “home away from home” environment that some children may find more comfortable in.

In addition to family daycares, Gulfport also has family child care centers. These are usually larger child care providers that serve a greater number of children, and may contain more shared amenities.

Each state has its own definition of when a child care program needs to attain a child care license versus when a program can operate as license-exempt, and running a child care program in Gulfport is no different. A licensed daycare program will have to meet particular requirements and pass an inspection process to be sure their home is safe for children.

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