Children at daycare

Best Daycare Centers in Columbia, KY

Compare 5 daycare centers in Columbia. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Columbia, Kentucky at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
4
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Columbia offers 5 licensed daycares, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 42728 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Columbia

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Columbia, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Columbia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
427285
5
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbia (49–124 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Columbia based on parent reviews

Robin'S Nest Daycare

5(2)

55 East Wilson Drive, Columbia, KY

Little Lambs Learning Center Limited Liability Company

5(2)

912 Russell Road, Columbia, KY

Learning Tree Kids Zone INC.

5

730 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY

Dollhouse Daycare

5

517 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY

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Daycare types in Columbia

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in Columbia, Kentucky

There are 5 daycare centers in Columbia, Kentucky. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Columbia have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 4 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Columbia, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Columbia

Showing 5 results

Robin'S Nest Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
55 East Wilson Drive, Columbia, KY
Phone
(270) 384-2021
Learning Tree Kids Zone INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
730 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY
Phone
(270) 384-1300
Dollhouse Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
517 Burkesville St., Columbia, KY
Phone
(270) 384-0030
Little Lambs Learning Center Limited Liability Company
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
912 Russell Road, Columbia, KY
Phone
(270) 384-1187
Adair County Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
111 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY
Phone
(270) 384-4111

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Columbia, Kentucky. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Columbia have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Columbia, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Kentucky's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kentucky)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Columbia offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Kentucky typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Columbia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Columbia must be licensed by Kentucky's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.