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Early Encounters daycare inspections in Hattiesburg, MS — KinderFax

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Early Encounters

2420 HARDY ST, Hattiesburg MS 39401 · License #18CFRFA-1301 · Center · Center Based Child Care Facility

ACTIVE (10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026)

Capacity 192 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yrLast inspected Jan 13, 2026

Contact

Phone: (601) 544-1591
Website: Add via profile claim
Address: 2420 HARDY ST, Hattiesburg MS 39401 · Directions

Hours

Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.

Care & schedule

When they operate

MDHS subsidySchool Age After SchoolFull Day

Ages served

Infant Care (<12 months)1 Year Old (12-23 months)2 Year Old (24-35 months)3 Year Old (36-47 months)4 Year Old (48-59 months)5 Year Old (not school eligible)5-9 Year Old (school eligible)10-12 Year Old

Accepts MDHS child care subsidy
Licensed for 192 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Mississippi MDHS

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

0.0

Mississippi average

0.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Early Childhood Care and Development

Jan 13, 2026 — Mid-Year

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Jul 16, 2025 — Follow-up

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Jul 8, 2025 — Renewal

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Jan 13, 2025 — Mid-Year

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Aug 2, 2024 — Follow-up

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Jul 29, 2024 — Renewal

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Jan 19, 2024 — Mid-Year

No violations cited · view state record

Substantiated complaints

Complaint

Dec 9, 2021

Investigation - Serious Occurrence

Disposition: Investigation - Serious Occurrence

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1A complaint alleged: “Investigation - Serious Occurrence” — what is your current policy to prevent this?

Data synced from Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Early Childhood Care and Development on Jul 10, 2026 · Source records · Report an error