Best Daycare Centers in Columbia, MS
Compare 9 daycare centers in Columbia. Average rating: 4.18/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Columbia, Mississippi at a glance
- Daycares
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.18/5
- Parent reviews
- 21
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Columbia has 9 licensed daycares with 21 parent reviews averaging 4.18/5.The largest concentration is in 39429 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Columbia
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Woodlawn Child Care4.72 score4.9(20)
1452 Hiighway 98 East, Columbia, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
No parent reviews for the daycare are available. The reviews displayed are for Woodlawn Church, not Woodlawn Child Care. Therefore, no assessment of the daycare's quality, staff, or services can be provided based on parent feedback.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Columbia
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Columbia, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Columbia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39429 | 9 | 4.18 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbia (12–227 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Columbia based on parent reviews
Woodlawn Child Care
1452 Hiighway 98 East, Columbia, MS
No parent reviews for the daycare are available. The reviews displayed are for Woodlawn Church, not Woodlawn Child Care. Therefore, no assessment of the daycare's quality, staff, or services can be provided based on parent feedback.
Tender Loving Care
4 Lakeview Rd, Columbia, MS
My Luv Childcare II
1470 Hwy 13 South, Columbia, MS
My Luv Childcare Center
904 Church St, Columbia, MS
Columbia Presbyterian Preschool
500 Church St, Columbia, MS
One parent reports that their six-month-old was threatened with dismissal for not adhering to a strict nap schedule, arguing that infants should sleep when tired rather than on a set timetable. The reviewer suspects the staff prioritizes their own convenience over attentive care for infants.
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Daycare types in Columbia
Daycare Centers in Columbia, Mississippi
There are 9 daycare centers in Columbia, Mississippi. 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 4.18 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.97 stars. Our analysis covers 21 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 9 results
- Address
- 4 Lakeview Rd, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 731-1098
- Address
- 1470 Hwy 13 South, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 736-8327
- Address
- 904 Church St, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 731-2090
No parent reviews for the daycare are available. The reviews displayed are for Woodlawn Church, not Woodlawn Child Care. Therefore, no assessment of the daycare's quality, staff, or services can be provided based on parent feedback.
- Address
- 1452 Hiighway 98 East, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 736-6781
One parent reports that their six-month-old was threatened with dismissal for not adhering to a strict nap schedule, arguing that infants should sleep when tired rather than on a set timetable. The reviewer suspects the staff prioritizes their own convenience over attentive care for infants.
- Address
- 500 Church St, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 736-4444
- Address
- 300 S Main St, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 633-5150
- Address
- 134 Garner Circle Drive, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 297-7326
- Address
- 431 Old Highway 13 S, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 736-7882
- Address
- 900 High School Ave, Columbia, MS
- Phone
- (601) 736-4914
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Mississippi's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Mississippi)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities