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Kreative Kids Preschool - (formally known as End of the Rainbow Southwest)
5855 S. Scott Blvd. , COLUMBIA, MO
Starting at $2000/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.
Green Meadows Preschool
1000 W GREEN MEADOWS RD, COLUMBIA, MO
We first opened our doors in 1983. At the time there were mostly fields in every direction and very few houses. Since then, Columbia has obviously grown and so too have we. Owner Debra Renz describes it as quite the experience:
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!
Primrose Early Learning Center
301 W Broadway, Columbia, MO
Primrose uses a total child approach in preparing children for formal education. We teach exceptional academics along with life skills and creative play.
Green Meadows Preschool
1000 W. Green Meadows Road, Columbia, MO
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We provide fundamentally-structured child care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years; we also provide after-school programs for school-aged children. We are not a piece fitting into a larger preschool puzzle, nor are we franchised and supervised from afar. We are a local to Columbia,...
Tiger Tots CDC & Tiger Tots Academy of Early Learning
1609 Paris Road 606 Claudell Lane, Columbia, MO
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Tiger Tots offers two convenient Columbia locations where your child can experience the benefits of preschool at an affordable rate! Our experienced teachers make learning fun through a variety of exciting activities and daily curriculum based on Missouri Early Learning Standards. Both of our...
Rockbridge Preschool
102 Sieville Ave, Columbia, MO
Destiny Learning Center
4914 Prairie Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO
Tiger Side Inter-generational Preschool
3003 Falling Leaf Ct, Columbia, MO
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...
Apple School
5155 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO
The Apple School is a non-profit educational facility located at 5155 S Providence Road, Columbia, Missouri. It offers preschool for children ages two through five years, and before/after school program for kindergarten through 5th-grade students. The school provides a warm, supportive environment...
Cannery Row Preschool
6405 Highway 40 W, Columbia, MO
Cannery Row Preschool located at 6405 Highway 40 West, Columbia, Missouri, offers basic childcare and learning services. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The...
Countryside Nursery School
1320 S Fairview Rd, Columbia, MO
Countryside Nursery School is a state-licensed preschool facility that offers educational programs geared towards children three years of age up to pre-kindergarten. The company serves the Columbia, Missouri community and operates during weekdays, Mondays through Fridays. Countryside Nursery...
The Islamic School of Columbia
5210 South Cowan Road, Columbia, MO
Our school operates the International Early Childhood Center.
Offering services of daycare and early childhood education in a combined preschool classroom.
Precious Hearts Learning Center
2700 Ballenger Ln, Columbia, MO
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,...
Green Meadows Preschool Inc
1000 W Green Meadows Rd, Columbia, MO
Green Meadows Preschool in Columbia, Missouri is a Child Care provider for children from six weeks to twelve years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
Cannery Row Preschool
6405 West Highway 40, Columbia, MO
Cannery Row Preschool started out as an in-home day care. We grew and expanded into day care center. We have approximately 60 children with 10 of the most amazing teachers you will ever meet! We teach both sign language and Spanish as part of our curriculum. We offer music class, gymnastics and swim...
Kimberly Herschbach
808 Stratford Dr, Columbia, MO
Kimberly Herschbach in Columbia, Missouri, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from one month to ten years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims...
ABC Clubhouse
6405 Us 40 W, Columbia, MO
We are working on an exciting new curriculum, teaching our preschoolers their ABC's in sign language as well as visual recognition and writing. We home make all meals. Stop by and see us!
The Playground
2401 Thornberry Dr, Columbia, MO
The Playground is a childcare and educational facility located at 2401 Thornberry Drive, Columbia, Missouri that can accommodate a maximum of 76 children. The facility is open Mondays through Fridays, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Columbia, MO
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Columbia, MO?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Columbia, MO. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Columbia, MO for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Columbia, MO?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Columbia, MO, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Columbia, MO.
How can I find a preschool near me in Columbia, MO?
When looking for a preschool near you in Columbia, MO on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Columbia, MO who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Columbia, MO preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Preschools in Columbia, MO are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 81 listed preschools.