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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbia Heights, MN

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Columbia Heights. Average rating: 4.83/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Columbia Heights, Minnesota at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.83/5
Parent reviews
57
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Columbia Heights has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 57 parent reviews averaging 4.83/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 55421 zip code, averaging 4.83 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Columbia Heights

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.

  1. 1
    Little Voyageurs Montessori School INC
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    825 51st Ave Ne, Columbia Heights, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Little Voyageurs Montessori School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and strong academic and social development outcomes. Parents highlight the welcoming, inclusive environment, low staff turnover, excellent communication, and flexible scheduling options. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable growth in skills and confidence.

    Low staff turnoverexcellent communicationwelcoming and inclusive environmentsmall class sizes
  2. 2
    Faithful Beginnings At Immaculate Conception Catholic School
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    4030 Jackson St Ne, Columbia Heights, MN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare center itself. Instead, the reviews focus on the affiliated Catholic church, praising its community, clergy, and worship experience. No substantive information about daycare operations, staff, or child care quality is available.

    Strong Catholic communitywelcoming atmosphereengaging priestfamily-friendly religious education program
  3. 3
    David'S Christian Learning Center
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    4101 Washington St Ne, Columbia Heights, MN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 72 children

    Parents consistently praise David's Christian Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with strong communication between teachers and parents. One concern about frequent biting incidents was noted by one reviewer.

    Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication with parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Columbia Heights

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 Heights, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.87avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Columbia Heights zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
554216
4.83
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbia Heights (38–164 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Columbia Heights based on parent reviews

Little Voyageurs Montessori School INC

5(11)

825 51st Ave Ne, Columbia Heights, MN

Little Voyageurs Montessori School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and strong academic and social development outcomes. Parents highlight the welcoming, inclusive environment, low staff turnover, excellent communication, and flexible scheduling options. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable growth in skills and confidence.

Low staff turnoverexcellent communicationwelcoming and inclusive environment

Faithful Beginnings At Immaculate Conception Catholic School

4.6(20)

4030 Jackson St Ne, Columbia Heights, MN

The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare center itself. Instead, the reviews focus on the affiliated Catholic church, praising its community, clergy, and worship experience. No substantive information about daycare operations, staff, or child care quality is available.

Strong Catholic communitywelcoming atmosphereengaging priest

Madina Academy LLC

5

4025 University Ave Ne, Columbia Heights, MN

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Daycare types in Columbia Heights

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbia Heights, Minnesota

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, making up 67% of the 6 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Heights have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.87 stars. Our analysis covers 57 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbia Heights

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Little Voyageurs Montessori School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Voyageurs Montessori School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and strong academic and social development outcomes. Parents highlight the welcoming, inclusive environment, low staff turnover, excellent communication, and flexible scheduling options. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable growth in skills and confidence.

Low staff turnoverexcellent communicationwelcoming and inclusive environment
Address
825 51st Ave Ne, Columbia Heights, MN
Phone
(763) 788-0889
Madina Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4025 University Ave Ne, Columbia Heights, MN
Phone
(763) 789-4923
Faithful Beginnings At Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare center itself. Instead, the reviews focus on the affiliated Catholic church, praising its community, clergy, and worship experience. No substantive information about daycare operations, staff, or child care quality is available.

Strong Catholic communitywelcoming atmosphereengaging priest
Address
4030 Jackson St Ne, Columbia Heights, MN
Phone
(763) 788-9065
New Horizon Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

New Horizon Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, attentive staff who genuinely care about children's development and well-being. Parents highlight the clean facility, nutritious food program, excellent communication, and engaging activities including outdoor time. The center creates a home-like environment where children are excited to attend and parents feel confident leaving their children in their care.

Warm and attentive staffclean facilityexcellent parent communication
Address
4079 Central Ave, Columbia Heights, MN
Phone
(763) 789-3863

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Columbia Heights have an average Google rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Columbia Heights, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Minnesota's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Minnesota)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Columbia Heights offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 Minnesota 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 Heights for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Columbia Heights must be licensed by Minnesota'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.