Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbus, MS
Compare 20 child daycare & preschools in Columbus. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Columbus, Mississippi at a glance
- Programs
- 20
- Avg rating
- 4.56/5
- Parent reviews
- 128
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 22
Columbus has 20 licensed child daycare & preschools with 128 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.22 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 76% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 39705 (avg 5 stars), while 39701 has the largest selection (20 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Columbus
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.
- 1Open Arms Christian Learning Center4.77 score5(17)
8716 Wolfe Rd, Columbus, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children
Open Arms Christian Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the staff's genuine care, professionalism, and Christian values, noting that children are excited to attend and show strong academic preparation for school.
Caring and loving staffprofessional conductsafe and clean facilitiesstrong curriculum - 2Project South Side INC.4.71 score4.9(19)
100 Nashville Ferry Rd E, Columbus, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
These reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. The reviews praise the spiritual atmosphere, pastor's teachings, and welcoming community, but do not contain any information relevant to evaluating PROJECT SOUTH SIDE INC. as a daycare center.
Welcoming communityspiritual leadershiphospitable environment - 3Angel'S Of Mine Christian Daycare4.64 score4.9(12)
190 N Lehmberg Rd, Columbus, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 90 children
Parents consistently praise Angels of Mine Christian Daycare for its warm, nurturing environment led by Mrs. Kelly and her staff. Children show significant development in social, emotional, and academic skills, and parents report feeling secure knowing their children are well-cared for. The facility is noted for being clean, organized, and family-oriented with strong parent communication.
Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystrong child development outcomesengaging age-appropriate curriculum - 4Abundant Life Child Care Center4.5 score5(5)
611 S Frontage Rd, Columbus, MS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
The reviews available do not pertain to the daycare facility itself, but rather to the church with which the daycare is affiliated. The reviews praise the church's worship experience and pastor, but provide no information about the daycare's actual services, staff, or child care quality.
Church atmospherepastoral leadershipwelcoming environment - 5United Christian Child Development Center4.49 score4.9(6)
232 Yorkville Rd East, Columbus, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 92 children
Parents praise United Christian Child Development Center as a welcoming and loving environment with strong religious values. Reviews consistently highlight the caring community and spiritual focus on Christian teachings.
loving stafffriendly atmosphereChristian educationsupportive community - 6Kingdom Vision International Church4.48 score4.7(11)
3193 Highway 69 S, Columbus, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children
Kingdom Vision International Church in Columbus, Mississippi receives consistently high praise from visitors. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, powerful spiritual services, and compassionate community members. Attendees report meaningful worship experiences and feeling a strong sense of belonging.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentpassionate worship servicescompassionate staff membersmulti-ethnic and family-oriented community - 7Community Wide Outreach Minstry3.2 score3(20)
922 17th St N, Columbus, MS · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children
This appears to be a credit union, not a daycare facility. The reviews provided are for Community Wide Federal Credit Union in Columbus, Mississippi, not a childcare center. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
Staff professionalism and courtesyknowledgeable employeesresponsive customer serviceefficient online processes
Rating Distribution
Based on 29 daycares with Google ratings in Columbus
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Columbus, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Columbus zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39705 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 39702 | 15 | 4.84 | 9 | |
| 39701 | 20 | 4.34 | 11 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbus (12–315 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
22
Large
76–150 children
12
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Columbus based on parent reviews
Open Arms Christian Learning Center
8716 Wolfe Rd, Columbus, MS
Open Arms Christian Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the staff's genuine care, professionalism, and Christian values, noting that children are excited to attend and show strong academic preparation for school.
Project South Side INC.
100 Nashville Ferry Rd E, Columbus, MS
These reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. The reviews praise the spiritual atmosphere, pastor's teachings, and welcoming community, but do not contain any information relevant to evaluating PROJECT SOUTH SIDE INC. as a daycare center.
Abundant Life Child Care Center
611 S Frontage Rd, Columbus, MS
The reviews available do not pertain to the daycare facility itself, but rather to the church with which the daycare is affiliated. The reviews praise the church's worship experience and pastor, but provide no information about the daycare's actual services, staff, or child care quality.
First Steps Child Development Center
908 14th St N, Columbus, MS
One parent highlights the responsive care and long-term engagement from staff, while another notes their son flourished starting at 18 months. A third review describes the center as a positive work environment for staff and children.
Agape Child Care & Learning Center
1417 Gardner Blvd, Columbus, MS
One parent reports that their grandchild has attended the center since being two months old and is currently one year old, describing the facility as a great place. No specific drawbacks were mentioned in the available feedback.
Tomorrow'S Pride
925 Tabernacle Rd, Columbus, MS
One parent describes the facility as an amazing daycare. The single review provided is highly positive, with no specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or facilities.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbus, Mississippi
There are 20 child daycare & preschools in Columbus, Mississippi, making up 50% of the 40 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 Columbus have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 29 rated facilities, with 76% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 128 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Columbus, 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 Columbus
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The reviews available do not pertain to the daycare facility itself, but rather to the church with which the daycare is affiliated. The reviews praise the church's worship experience and pastor, but provide no information about the daycare's actual services, staff, or child care quality.
- Address
- 611 S Frontage Rd, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 364-7990
One parent reports that their grandchild has attended the center since being two months old and is currently one year old, describing the facility as a great place. No specific drawbacks were mentioned in the available feedback.
- Address
- 1417 Gardner Blvd, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 328-0106
- Address
- 511 10th St S, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 329-7196
One parent describes the facility as an amazing daycare. The single review provided is highly positive, with no specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or facilities.
- Address
- 925 Tabernacle Rd, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 328-4188
- Address
- 222 Byrnes Cir, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 328-2431
Open Arms Christian Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the staff's genuine care, professionalism, and Christian values, noting that children are excited to attend and show strong academic preparation for school.
- Address
- 8716 Wolfe Rd, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 356-6556
One parent highlights the center's dedication, noting that staff have not given up on the children. The single review provided is a 5-star rating with no specific complaints listed.
- Address
- 27 Reeves Rd, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 241-4898
One parent highlights the responsive care and long-term engagement from staff, while another notes their son flourished starting at 18 months. A third review describes the center as a positive work environment for staff and children.
- Address
- 908 14th St N, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 549-2777
These reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. The reviews praise the spiritual atmosphere, pastor's teachings, and welcoming community, but do not contain any information relevant to evaluating PROJECT SOUTH SIDE INC. as a daycare center.
- Address
- 100 Nashville Ferry Rd E, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 328-0356
A few parents highlight the staff's patience and affection toward children, though one family reported scheduling conflicts regarding early drop-offs and limited hours due to staff shortages. Despite these operational issues, the owners and workers are described as awesome and caring.
- Address
- 2003 Main St, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 425-3511
Parents highlight the staff's patience and affection toward children, with one reviewer noting the owner and workers are awesome. However, a negative experience involved unexpected operational restrictions, including strict start and end times and lack of coverage when staff were sick.
- Address
- 1409 4th Ave N, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 425-3511
Some parents highlight the caring environment and educational value, with one noting the staff treats children like family and another praising the child's learning progress. In contrast, a critical review alleges neglectful oversight, including a staff member physically handling a child without intervention, lack of surveillance, and the owner's absence during operating hours.
- Address
- 302 19th St N, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 327-6630
- Address
- 803 Alabama St, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 243-2111
One reviewer notes that while a few teachers from the center's previous iteration remain, the overall operation is now unprofessional and not recommended. The parent suggests that despite cosmetic improvements, the interior conditions remain unsatisfactory and advises seeking specific staff members if enrollment is necessary.
- Address
- 225 Byrnes Cir, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 328-1402
- Address
- 1013 20th St N, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 630-5155
- Address
- 538 Alabama St, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 328-3311
- Address
- 2307 14 Ave North, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 549-9848
- Address
- 115 Maxwell Lane, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 570-4855
- Address
- 528 Alabama St, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 364-1999
- Address
- 539 Airline Rd, Columbus, MS
- Phone
- (662) 329-3462
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