Mississippi childcare costs.
Median weekly prices for full-time care across 82 Mississippi counties, from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. Infant care at Mississippi centers runs about $118 per week at the median, below the national median of $173.
Statewide medians, per child
| Age group | Center, weekly | Center, monthly | Home-based, weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $118 | $511 | – |
| Toddler | $107 | $464 | – |
| Preschool | $107 | $464 | – |
| School-age | $102 | $442 | – |
Medians across Mississippi counties with published prices, most recent study year per county (mostly 2022).
Prices by county
| County | Infant, center | Preschool, center | Infant, home-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $117/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Alcorn County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Amite County | $117/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Attala County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Benton County | $154/wk | $132/wk | – |
| Bolivar County | $116/wk | $105/wk | – |
| Calhoun County | $118/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Carroll County | $119/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Chickasaw County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Choctaw County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Claiborne County | $117/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Clarke County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Clay County | $115/wk | $105/wk | – |
| Coahoma County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Copiah County | $153/wk | $130/wk | – |
| Covington County | $152/wk | $130/wk | – |
| DeSoto County | $145/wk | $124/wk | – |
| Forrest County | $149/wk | $127/wk | – |
| Franklin County | $118/wk | $108/wk | – |
| George County | $116/wk | $105/wk | – |
| Greene County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Grenada County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Hancock County | $149/wk | $127/wk | – |
| Harrison County | $148/wk | $126/wk | – |
| Hinds County | $148/wk | $126/wk | – |
| Holmes County | $155/wk | $132/wk | – |
| Humphreys County | $118/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Issaquena County | $119/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Itawamba County | $117/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Jackson County | $148/wk | $126/wk | – |
| Jasper County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Jefferson County | $118/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Jefferson Davis County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Jones County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Kemper County | $119/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Lafayette County | $110/wk | $100/wk | – |
| Lamar County | $146/wk | $124/wk | – |
| Lauderdale County | $115/wk | $104/wk | – |
| Lawrence County | $116/wk | $105/wk | – |
| Leake County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Lee County | $114/wk | $104/wk | – |
| Leflore County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Lincoln County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Lowndes County | $113/wk | $103/wk | – |
| Madison County | $145/wk | $123/wk | – |
| Marion County | $117/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Marshall County | $152/wk | $130/wk | – |
| Monroe County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Montgomery County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Neshoba County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Newton County | $117/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Noxubee County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Oktibbeha County | $112/wk | $102/wk | – |
| Panola County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Pearl River County | $115/wk | $105/wk | – |
| Perry County | $153/wk | $131/wk | – |
| Pike County | $117/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Pontotoc County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Prentiss County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Quitman County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Rankin County | $145/wk | $124/wk | – |
| Scott County | $117/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Sharkey County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Simpson County | $152/wk | $130/wk | – |
| Smith County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Stone County | $152/wk | $129/wk | – |
| Sunflower County | $117/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Tallahatchie County | $119/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Tate County | $151/wk | $129/wk | – |
| Tippah County | $118/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Tishomingo County | $118/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Tunica County | $151/wk | $128/wk | – |
| Union County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Walthall County | $118/wk | $107/wk | – |
| Warren County | $114/wk | $104/wk | – |
| Washington County | $116/wk | $105/wk | – |
| Wayne County | $119/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Webster County | $118/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Wilkinson County | $119/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Winston County | $116/wk | $106/wk | – |
| Yalobusha County | $119/wk | $108/wk | – |
| Yazoo County | $153/wk | $131/wk | – |
Prices are county-level weekly medians for full-time care from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices, shown for each county’s most recent study year in that year’s dollars. Some county figures are federal estimates rather than direct survey results, and actual tuition varies widely by program, schedule, and age policies. This information is a general benchmark only, not a quote or financial advice, and Seedling makes no guarantee of its accuracy or completeness. Always confirm current rates with local providers. Source: the National Database of Childcare Prices (DOL Women's Bureau). Read the full methodology.
Staffing rules drive these prices
Staff-to-child ratios are the biggest cost driver in childcare: Mississippi requires one adult for every 5 infants at licensed centers. See the full requirements by age group.
Mississippi childcare ratiosCommon questions
How much does childcare cost in Mississippi?
The median price for full-time infant care at Mississippi centers is about $118 per week, roughly $511 per month, and preschool-age care runs about $107 per week. Prices vary a lot by county, so check your county's page for local figures.
Which Mississippi county has the most expensive childcare?
Among counties with published prices, Holmes County has the highest median for center-based infant care at about $155 per week, while Lafayette County has the lowest at about $110 per week.
Is center-based or home-based care cheaper?
Home-based (family childcare) programs usually charge less than centers for the same age group. Centers typically offer larger programs and more structured staffing, which is part of the price difference.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are county-level medians for full-time care from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices (DOL Women's Bureau), shown for each county's most recent study year. They are a benchmark, not a quote: actual tuition depends on the program, schedule, and age policies, so always confirm rates with local providers.