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Recent nursery preschool reviews in Columbia, IL

The Big Blue Elephant

5.0

Jenny @ the Big Blue Elephant is AMAZING. She is warm, welcoming and extremely flexible. She is so involved with these children! The Big Blue Elephant isn't just a "daycare" it is a learning center! The activities she does with the children keeps their little brains working while they're having fun!...

- Ashley B.

CHILDREN OF PROMISE CHRISTIAN DAYSCHOOL

5.0

Absolutely wonderful!! I loved it here so much I volunteered to help out when my child left to go to school. I highly recommend this daycare to everyone!

- linda Q.

Rene Fish

5.0

Rene' cared for my 4 year old from 6 weeks old to 3 years old. She is a caring, loving person and my son still talks about his time at her house. As a working mother, I wanted to make sure we had someone who would care for him like he was her own and she did just that. He was safe and well cared...

- Elisabeth M.

Julie's Child Care

5.0

Julie has been watching my son for over a year now. She has surpassed all my expectations! My 2 year old's face lights up every morning when he sees her. She has helped him develop so quickly. He comes home saying new words every day, looking so proud and it makes me the happiest mom in the world....

- Rachael A

Nursery preschools in Columbia, IL

Sara K.

478 Wilson Dr, Columbia, IL

I am a stay at home mom to a 17 month old daughter and looking to start an in-home daycare. I absolutely love working with kids and I am super excited about this opportunity. Since I am able to do this in my home I am able to be flexible with each parents needs while keeping the price affordable! I...

5.0

(2)

Hi Moms & Dads! Thank you for taking your time to learn about my in-home child care, The Big Blue Elephant located in Arnold, MO. I am a stay-at-home, educated mom with 2 children. I have 20+ years of experience in child care. I am a special needs mom; therefore, I am more than happy to care for...
5.0
"Best caregiver in Jefferson County. She goes above and beyond and does so many wonderful activities with her infant and toddlers. I would give her a 10 out of 10."

Jennifer H.


At Home Babysitter

At Home Babysitter

2293 Maxville Lane, Arnold, MO

Hello!!! I am a 28 year old stay at home mom looking to babysit a few children!! We love to play and have fun at our house!! I have a 5 and 6 year old at home with me who loves new friends! When the weather is nice, we love to play outside in our fenced in yard or take a short walk to the park!...

Cd Childcare

Cd Childcare

7133 Caprock Dr, Saint Louis, MO

In home daycare. Years of experience!

Giggles And Granola

Giggles And Granola

2842 Foxfire Drive, Saint Louis, MO

Giggles and Granola is a licensed childcare provider in Oakville, Missouri, for children aged six weeks to five years. At Giggles and Granola, we believe children learn their best when they are having fun; therefore, we create individualized lesson plans based on your children's interests and the...

CHILDREN OF PROMISE CHRISTIAN DAYSCHOOL

CHILDREN OF PROMISE CHRISTIAN DAYSCHOOL

2980 IMBS STATION RD, MILLSTADT, IL

5.0

(1)

At Children of Promise we serve the needs of families in our own town of Millstadt and surrounding communities. We are located within 10 miles from the center of Belleville, Dupo, and Cahokia Heights. We are located on 9 beautiful acres of property in Millstadt, IL allowing us the space to...
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful!! I loved it here so much I volunteered to help out when my child left to go to school. I highly recommend this daycare to everyone!"

linda Q.


Rene Fish

Rene Fish

338 Geneva Dr., Saint Louis, MO

5.0

(2)

I've been doing childcare in my South St. Louis County home for 24 years; providing a safe and loving atmosphere for children birth through grade school. I currently have three children who are about 1 1/2 and am looking for one more full-time child 2 years or older. I supply lunch and snacks for...
5.0
"Rene' watched my three children. She began watching my oldest when she was 5 and my other two from birth till Middle School. She loved and cared for them in her home; they still consider her and her home a place of love. :-)"

Carol


Julie's Child Care

Julie's Child Care

3556 Stone Mill Dr, Arnold, MO

5.0

(2)

My name is Julie. My mission is to provide excellent childcare for children ages 6 weeks old to 5 years old. I am committed to provide opportunities for learning and spiritual growth in a safe, God-honoring atmosphere. I will provide a place to meet the emotional, physical, social and intellectual...
5.0
"Julie provides care for my two youngest children. She is a wonderful provider who truly cares for my children. My three year old was not interesting in learning prior to Miss Julie, she now loves it! She has learned more with Miss Julie than any other provider she...

Marissa B.


back to basic

3527 Itaska Street, Saint Louis, MO

Greetings, My name is Dorothea and I have worked in Early Care and Education for 30 years. My curriculum experiences are High Scope, Project Construct and Creative Curriculum. During my career I have been a Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Program Assistant, Curriculum Coordinator, Home Visitor and...

LAMB'S BRIDE CHILD CARE CENTER

7420 MICHIGAN AVE, ST LOUIS, MO

Starting at $180/mo


Happy Home Daycare

816 SUN VLY S, Arnold, MO

QUALITY IN HOME CHILD CARE I offer affordable in home care for ages 6 weeks and up in the Arnold area. I have always had a great passion for children and a love for learning. I have been in the education and child care field for 9 years and am thrilled to offer wonderful child care in my home! I...

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