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Recent child care center reviews in Columbia, MO

Learning Star Preschool

5.0

My 3 year old has attended Learning Star since he turned 2. The teachers and staff are attentive, empathetic, and professional. I cannot recommend Learning Star enough!

- Jordan G

A Good Start Preschool and Learning Center

5.0

My 2 children attended this preschool and now my 3 grandchildren. The woman that runs thus preschool is terrific.

- J. B

Jades Preschool and Daycare

5.0

Love, Love ,Love!!!! This childcare facility is nothing short of amazing. I take both of my girls here and they treat them like family. The owner , her family and staff put their all into this daycare. Reasonable prices , they are open all winter even when other daycares closedue to snow. I am in...

- Whitney D

Walnut Street Day School Inc

5.0

Excellent Care for our children. Excellent Staff truly cares about your children. Lots of yard to play.

- Dawn

The Language Tree

5.0

We love The Language Tree. My daughter went there and it was amazing how quick she started to speak French. We only have great things to say about TLT.

- Stéphanie

Child care centers in Columbia, MO

Learning Star Preschool

Learning Star Preschool

4006 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO

Starting at $42/day

5.0

(2)

We offer an educational child care setting for children ages 2-6 years. Our mission is to provide a safe, loving environment for children to learn through being curious and exploring. We focus on social-emotional skill building with Conscious Discipline as well as school readiness skills so our...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My 3 year old has attended Learning Star since he turned 2. The teachers and staff are attentive, empathetic, and professional. I cannot recommend Learning Star enough!

Jordan G


A Good Start Preschool and Learning Center

A Good Start Preschool and Learning Center

101 N. Grace, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $151/wk

3.7

(6)

A Good Start Inc in Columbia, MO develops the whole child through creative play, social skills enhancement, daily Christian devotions, and academic learning. They teach phonics while preparing the children develop into confident individuals. This child care organization offers an environment of...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My 2 children attended this preschool and now my 3 grandchildren. The woman that runs thus preschool is terrific.

J. B


Jades Preschool and Daycare

Jades Preschool and Daycare

6405 West Highway 40, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $142/wk

5.0

(5)

A nurturing, caring, safe environment for all children to learn and play. Developmentally appropriate activities and academic lessons. A secure, loving atmosphere in which children gain self-confidence and independence. Hours are currently 6:30 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. With extended hours...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Love, Love ,Love!!!! This childcare facility is nothing short of amazing. I take both of my girls here and they treat them like family. The owner , her family and staff put their all into this daycare. Reasonable prices , they are open all winter even when other...

Whitney D


Tree Top Child Care

Tree Top Child Care

4470 N. Highway 763 Rangeline, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $160/wk

5.0

(1)

We strive to educate children in a fun, diverse, safe and caring environment; our children will not only be kindergarten ready but College Bound. Our goal is to develop lifelong learners and leaders while building relationships between the children, their families, the staff and the community we...

Walnut Street Day School Inc

2505 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $151/wk

5.0

(1)

Walnut Street Day School Inc is an early childhood education provider that offers child care learning programs for preschool children. The company is based in Columbia, Missouri and is licensed to admit sixty kids between the ages of two to six years old. Walnut Street Day School operates during...

Recent review:

5.0
Excellent Care for our children. Excellent Staff truly cares about your children. Lots of yard to play.

Dawn


The Language Tree

The Language Tree

2311 E. Walnut Street, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $157/wk

5.0

(2)

The Language Tree provides immersion education for students ages 2 and up. Through our language immersion methods students become functionally proficient in a second language, master the subject content taught (i.e. math, writing, art) and gain an appreciation for other cultures.

Recent reviews:

5.0
We love The Language Tree. My daughter went there and it was amazing how quick she started to speak French. We only have great things to say about TLT.

Stéphanie


Little Miracles Preschool

2337 S El Centro Ct, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $157/wk

5.0

(1)

Little Miracles Preschool provides quality care and early education for children up to kindergarten age. The school offers an environment that is safe, friendly and nurturing, tailor-fit for children's growth and developmental needs. Little Miracles Preschool provides activities that aim to develop...

Recent review:

5.0
Our son is currently in the preschool class at Little Miracles and we couldn't be happier with the progress he has made. He surprises us daily with things he has learned. The teachers are wonderful and really show that they care about the kids. We would recommend...

Melissa


CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1112 East Broadway, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $151/wk

The Child Development Center currently has full and part time openings for children ages 2-5. Please call 573-443-7677 or email us at cdcdirector@fbc-columbia.org to set up a tour. We have been serving quality child care in Columbia since 1969. We are licensed, Accredited and follow the CACFP....

Columbia Montessori School

Columbia Montessori School

3 Anderson Ave, Columbia, MO

Starting at $905/wk

Columbia Montessori School (CMS) provides an enriching Montessori education in an environment prepared for the child, where natural curiosities are stimulated and the whole child is nurtured. With the structured Montessori environment, large playground, and outdoor classroom, we provide a place...

Bright Start Academy

Bright Start Academy

4300 Rainbow Trout Drive, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $182/wk

Since 1996, Bright Start Academy has provided quality and affordable preschool and childcare services to children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Our six schools have prepared thousands of children for lifelong success, while winning numerous awards and accreditation. It is our goal to ensure your...

In Home Daycare

111b North Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $172/wk

I currently have 2 of my own children ages 5 and 8. My goal is to have no more then 6 total children at a time including my own. I provide age appropriate activities and healthy snacks. I'm very flexible with hours and pay rates with excellent references.

Babysitting at Bekkah's

Babysitting at Bekkah's

325 E Cabo Lane, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $135/wk

Are you trying to balance an irregular or unique work schedule? Maybe you need a couple kid-free hours to attend important meetings or appointments, or run those bothersome must-do-errands. Are you having a hard time knowing what to do for school closures, or a much needed date night? Parenting is a...

Destiny Learning Center

Destiny Learning Center

4914 Prairie Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $147/wk


Primrose Early Learning Center

Primrose Early Learning Center

301 W Broadway, Columbia, MO

Starting at $195/wk

Primrose uses a total child approach in preparing children for formal education. We teach exceptional academics along with life skills and creative play.

Turn the Page Child Development Center, Inc.

205 Highview Ave, Columbia, MO

Starting at $200/day

Turn the Page Child Development Center, Inc. is an educational childcare facility located at 205 Highview Avenue, Columbia, Missouri, serving infants through children age 5 years old. It provides age-appropriate, research based curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, physical and...

Children's House of Columbia

915 Maryland Ave, Columbia, MO

Starting at $830/mo

Located in Columbia, Missouri, Children's House of Columbia is an early child learning center that offers Montessori program. It provides a prepared environment that includes daily living, sensorial education, language arts, music, foreign language, science, small and gross motor play, and fantasy...

Big Steps Early Learning Center

3309 Brown Station Rd, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $160/wk

At Big Steps Early Learning Center, you get licensed care for children from 6 weeks to 8 years of age. Your child will learn through hands-on activities, exploration, and interaction with peers, adults, and their surroundings. Your child will enjoy an age-appropriate classroom, fun outdoor...

Down To Earth Preschool

201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, MO

Starting at $204/mo

The Down To Earth Preschool provides a half-day childcare program in Columbia, Missouri. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Down To...

Tiger Side Inter-generational Preschool

3003 Falling Leaf Ct, Columbia, MO

Starting at $165/wk

TigerSide IGP is a preschool in which the children, ages 2-12 years, enrolled in the facility will have the unique opportunity to interact with and enrich the lives of the residents of the skilled nursing facility, The Neighborhoods, by TigerPlace on a daily basis. TigerSide IGP is a desirable...

Precious Hearts Learning Center

2700 Ballenger Ln, Columbia, MO

Costimate: $153/wk

Precious Hearts Learning Center based in Columbia, MO is an in-home child care facility that provides with the highest quality of care possible. The center offers comprehensive Early Years, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Readiness, School-Age, and Summer Camp programs in a safe, secure,...

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Ratings for Columbia, MO child care centers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Centers in Columbia, MO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 69 listed child care centers.