Schools in Gulfport, MS

“We love this daycare! The staff is caring, the environment is safe and clean, and communication is great. Our child is always happy and excited to go highly recommend!”

“Dedeaux KinderCare is top notch!
As a new mom I didn't want to put my daughter in childcare. I didnt want to leave my baby with a stranger. I'm also an early childhood educator and know how important the first 5 years of life are to the growth and development of a child. You're literally encoding their neural pathways. It's far more important and impactful than most people realize. Needless to say, I had quite the list of non-negotiables.
I did some research and found KinderCare was the only center off base that is NAEYC accredited.
We toured numerous childcare centers in the area and my baby (6 mo) would cling to me each time. When we toured KinderCare she went right to Mrs. Joy and didn't want to leave. It was in that moment I found calm. A peace of mind that was reassuring through all the noise in my head.
My daughter has now been there for almost 2 years and KinderCare keeps getting better and continues to exceed my expectations. I no longer check the app to see if my daughter is okay, I check it to see what exciting thing she's learning. My baby LOVES school! She is incredibly smart and definitely loved! ?
My baby girl chose the right place. I 100% recommend Dedeaux KinderCare!”

“We’ve had nothing but a great experience at Kid Academy. My daughter has been there for a while now, and the staff has always been attentive, communicative, and professional.

Like any daycare with active toddlers, accidents do happen. In our case, my daughter once ran into another child while playing and got a bloody nose. I was immediately contacted and sent a photo so I knew exactly what was going on. Another time she was bitten, and again, the staff called me right away and kept me informed.

What mattered most to me was how the situation was handled — and every time, Kid Academy was transparent, responsive, and took it seriously. That’s what you want in a childcare center: not perfection, but accountability and communication when something happens.

I’ve read some of the extreme reviews, and they honestly don’t match what we’ve experienced. Matt and his team don’t run some reckless or careless operation. They run a real daycare with real kids — and sometimes kids fall, bump into each other, or have issues just like they would anywhere else.

In my opinion, Kid Academy is a solid, caring place for children, and I trust them with mine.”

“Today is the last day for my two babies there and this place will definitely be missed! My daughter lovingly calls it “Elmo school” for the big picture of Elmo outside and she has progressed just wonderfully over the last year, her writing, reading, even her speech and interaction has gotten so much better I am confident she will thrive in Kindergarten next year! And my son has been here since he was a few months old and is now learning to talk crawl and terrorize! And both of them are so excited to go everyday you can tell the babies are loved and cared for as if they were part of the family. Honestly best decision I have made over the last 3 years living here was to put my kids in this childcare / preschool facility. We loved our time and will miss you when we move!”

“Genuine, kind, loving people who are passionate about your child's health, education, and happiness. They are there for all the right reasons. I wish I could give more than 5 stars ?”

“I remember the after school care with Ms. Whitney back in 2008-2009. My mom made us go here back then due to her working alot and paying bills. Ms. Whitney was tough on us but was an amazing teacher who cared alot about her students. I will admit back then I was a bit chaotic and annoying growing up due to me having severe Autism something I struggle with even today. I remember the cardboard books and how comforted I felt when reading them sometimes when my social skills weren't too up to par with the other kids. I Miss this placeand do see it has changed some as some staff that I've seen were a bit rough on the kids. I'm 25 now and raised my nephew for a while so now I know how hard kids are to handle. I'm in Florida now and want to thank wee ones for being a part of my life experiences even if things were both good and bad.”