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Recent family child care 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

Stephanie's In Home Daycare

5.0

Stephanie is amazing with childrens

- Dawn

Garden Gate School

5.0

We are starting our 4th year at Garden Gate (we have one alumni and two current students). We have been so happy with the wonderful care our kids have received at Garden Gate- it really is a wholistic approach. Play-based fun in the sun, the breeze, the rain, the snow! Thoughtful and nutritious food...

- Betsy

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

Family child care in Columbia, MO

Learning Star Preschool

Learning Star Preschool

4006 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO

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...
5.0
"It is a great environment! My two year old loves going to school every day. The employees who work there are her friends, and really care about her. Also the director is amazing, Michelle always offers us parenting advice when asked, and gives us educational...

Melissa R


Tree Top Child Care

Tree Top Child Care

4470 N. Highway 763 Rangeline, Columbia, MO

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...

Stephanie's In Home Daycare

Stephanie's In Home Daycare

2614 Summit Rd, Columbia, MO

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Stephanie. I started my own in home daycare because my passion is children, helping them grow and one day become independent adults just makes my heart happy. I provide my services in my own home. I provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. We have a fully fenced in yard with lots of...
5.0
"Stephanie is amazing with childrens"

Dawn


Our early childhood programs offer three through six year olds the security of rhythmic activities attuned to nature; songs, stories and circle time that speak to their imaginations, plenty of time outside playing, building with what nature provides and taking care of the garden. Young children...
5.0
"We are starting our 4th year at Garden Gate (we have one alumni and two current students). We have been so happy with the wonderful care our kids have received at Garden Gate- it really is a wholistic approach. Play-based fun in the sun, the breeze, the rain, the...

Betsy


Walnut Street Day School Inc

2505 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO

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

Dawn


O2B Kids East Columbia

O2B Kids East Columbia

3250 Bearfield Rd, COLUMBIA, MO

Welcome to O2B Kids East Columbia (Formerly Bright Start Columbia East), in Boone County, Missouri, serving Infants, Toddlers and PreK children! O2B Kids East Columbia is conveniently located at the intersection of Old 63 South, South Bearfield Road and Grindstone Parkway, near I-63. Children...

Sarah's Home Day Care

Sarah's Home Day Care

3305 Greenridge Road, Columbia, MO

I have been running a daycare for about 18 years. I have a loving, caring and structured environment. I teach Preschool curriculum such as letter recognition, cutting practice, reading readiness and simple math. I am looking for 1 addition to my daycare. I have references from families that have...

Columbia Montessori School

Columbia Montessori School

3 Anderson Ave, Columbia, MO

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...

SUNSHINE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER

SUNSHINE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CENTER

2207 HOLLY AVE, COLUMBIA, MO

Starting at $920/mo

Our Philosophy We believe that children need a reliable and good quality child care in order to thrive and grow. This is important in the early stages of a child’s life. This time is when children grow and develop at fast rates. Children require consistency of care and nurturing in order to feel...

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...

Anderson

Anderson

4960 N Burning Bush CT, Columbia, MO

I am 34 year old who has owned and operated my own daycare facility. I am a mother of 3 children and also use to be a foster parent to children in need. I have great references and CPR certified. I am new to Columbia and looking forward to builds lasting relationships with families in the area. I do...

Carmelita's Daycare

Carmelita's Daycare

3501 East New Haven Rd Lot 142, Columbia, MO

My name is Carmelita Mendoza. I am a mother of 2 children. My oldest child is 4 and my youngest child is 2. I have worked in a child care setting for almost a year but have done babysitting on the side since my daughter was born in 2013. I enjoy working with kids of all ages.

Cannery Row Preschool

Cannery Row Preschool

6405 West Highway 40, Columbia, MO

We provide quality child care at a low cost to you. In our baby room we provide formula and baby along with a stimulating environment for our infants. We also have two year old's through school age positions open. The older children are provided with a curriculum for each week along with a theme so...

Tiger Tots CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Tiger Tots CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1609 PARIS RD, COLUMBIA, MO

Starting at $800/mo

Tiger Tots offers customized preschool curriculum based on the Missouri Early Learning Standards. Exceptional child care, interactive curriculum, healthy meals and a positive learning environment make Tiger Tots a great place for your child to learn and grow!

A World Of Discoveries Daycare

A World Of Discoveries Daycare

701 WASHINGTON AVE, COLUMBIA, MO

Starting at $360/mo

At A World of Discoveries Daycare, we offer the comfort and home-like atmosphere that you would find at an in-home daycare, along with the child care services, amenities and affordability that you find with bigger daycare centers.

Ms J's

Ms J's

840 N Parkview Ct Apt B, Columbia, MO


Lisa Aguilera

2915 Haden Drive, Columbia, MO

Home Daycare Business offering exceptional child care. CPR Certified, Clean, Educational , Fun and with Great References. Business Hours Mon- Fri 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM. Ages 0-5. Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks provided. 2 Recesses , Nap Time, Art, Music, Learning Time 16 years in business. Kids love...

The Learning Depot

3601 Falmouth Drive, Columbia, MO

The Learning Depot is a quality family child care facility serving children birth through 5 years of age. I have been in the business of early childhood for over 20 years and look forward to helping your child develop through exploration and observation. A child-centered, emergent curriculum will...

Carol Coulter

1504 Furlong Dr, Columbia, MO

Carol Coulter offers daycare services at Columbia in the state of Missouri. It offers family child care programs in a home-based environment. It accommodates children from birth up to twelve years. The childcare is capable of accepting a maximum capacity of ten children. Its operational hours is...

Rubio's Kiddie Care

1312 Count Fleet Court, Columbia, MO

Rubio's Kiddie Care now has openings for Infants : Newborn to age 2 years. We are located just off Derby Ridge, between Smiley Lane and Blue Ridge. North on Range line across from Vanderveen Subdivision. We are a small family childcare care home. We have small groups, so that your child can get all...

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Family Child Care in Columbia, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.