
Browse all 70 child daycare & preschools in Columbia, Missouri. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
4914 Prairieridge St, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Latter House Childcare Center (also referred to as Destiny Learning Center) receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, compassionate staff and supportive family-like environment. Parents highlight the center's Christ-centered curriculum, individualized attention to children's needs including special needs support, and strong communication with families. Multiple reviewers describe the center as a blessing and village that supports not only the children but the entire family.
4006 W Broadway, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Bright Star Learning Center LLC (also called Learning Star Preschool) has perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the school's focus on child development, creative learning activities, responsive communication, and the strong bonds children form with teachers and peers. Families report children thrive emotionally and academically, with several noting positive long-term impacts into middle and high school years.
102 Sieville Ave, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Rock Bridge Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, family-like environment and strong leadership of owner/director Amanda. Parents highlight the small center's personalized attention, effective curriculum preparation for kindergarten, and excellent communication with families. Staff are described as kind, loving, and genuinely invested in each child's development and well-being.
1626 Towne Dr, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, strong curriculum preparation for kindergarten, regular photo/video updates, and family-like treatment of children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, diversity and inclusion focus, reasonable pricing, and community values.
800 Gray Oak Dr, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children
Hawthorne Educational Services is highly rated for providing assessment tools and intervention resources for students with behavioral and learning challenges. Reviews highlight the effectiveness of their screening assessments, intervention manuals, and educational resources used by teachers, schools, and clinics. Customers consistently praise the quality of materials, ease of ordering, and helpful customer service.
2505 Old 63 South, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 159 children
End of the Rainbow CDC in Columbia receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewed parents who praise the welcoming, caring staff and strong developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight the director team (Shane and Nikki) and teachers as invested professionals who create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.
5855 Scott Blvd, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
End of the Rainbow Southwest receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the welcoming, caring staff and directors (Shane and Nikki) for creating a family-like environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and developing well academically and socially, with many expressing they would never leave if not for relocation.
101 N Grace Ln, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
A Good Start Inc is a family-owned preschool in Columbia, Missouri with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the staff for being loving yet firm, providing strong academic preparation that leaves children ahead for kindergarten, and creating a safe, welcoming environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.
6405 Highway 40 W, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise Jades Preschool and Daycare for its caring, family-oriented environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are described as genuinely loving and attentive to individual children's needs, with strong curriculum, quality nutrition, and enrichment activities like sign language and Spanish instruction.
2601 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Parents consistently praise Wee Care E.L.C. for its caring, nurturing staff and safe, clean environment that supports children's overall development. The center is commended for strong communication with parents, creative learning activities, and staff dedication to each child's physical, emotional, and academic growth.
Highest rated daycares in Columbia based on parent reviews
4914 Prairieridge St, Columbia, MO
Latter House Childcare Center (also referred to as Destiny Learning Center) receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, compassionate staff and supportive family-like environment. Parents highlight the center's Christ-centered curriculum, individualized attention to children's needs including special needs support, and strong communication with families. Multiple reviewers describe the center as a blessing and village that supports not only the children but the entire family.
4006 W Broadway, Columbia, MO
Bright Star Learning Center LLC (also called Learning Star Preschool) has perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the school's focus on child development, creative learning activities, responsive communication, and the strong bonds children form with teachers and peers. Families report children thrive emotionally and academically, with several noting positive long-term impacts into middle and high school years.
102 Sieville Ave, Columbia, MO
Rock Bridge Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, family-like environment and strong leadership of owner/director Amanda. Parents highlight the small center's personalized attention, effective curriculum preparation for kindergarten, and excellent communication with families. Staff are described as kind, loving, and genuinely invested in each child's development and well-being.
1626 Towne Dr, Columbia, MO
A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, strong curriculum preparation for kindergarten, regular photo/video updates, and family-like treatment of children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, diversity and inclusion focus, reasonable pricing, and community values.
800 Gray Oak Dr, Columbia, MO
Hawthorne Educational Services is highly rated for providing assessment tools and intervention resources for students with behavioral and learning challenges. Reviews highlight the effectiveness of their screening assessments, intervention manuals, and educational resources used by teachers, schools, and clinics. Customers consistently praise the quality of materials, ease of ordering, and helpful customer service.
2505 Old 63 South, Columbia, MO
End of the Rainbow CDC in Columbia receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewed parents who praise the welcoming, caring staff and strong developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight the director team (Shane and Nikki) and teachers as invested professionals who create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.
There are 70 child daycare & preschools in Columbia, Missouri, making up 88% of the 80 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.
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Rock Bridge Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, family-like environment and strong leadership of owner/director Amanda. Parents highlight the small center's personalized attention, effective curriculum preparation for kindergarten, and excellent communication with families. Staff are described as kind, loving, and genuinely invested in each child's development and well-being.
Bright Star Learning Center LLC (also called Learning Star Preschool) has perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the school's focus on child development, creative learning activities, responsive communication, and the strong bonds children form with teachers and peers. Families report children thrive emotionally and academically, with several noting positive long-term impacts into middle and high school years.
Parents consistently praise Wee Care E.L.C. for its caring, nurturing staff and safe, clean environment that supports children's overall development. The center is commended for strong communication with parents, creative learning activities, and staff dedication to each child's physical, emotional, and academic growth.
Latter House Childcare Center (also referred to as Destiny Learning Center) receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, compassionate staff and supportive family-like environment. Parents highlight the center's Christ-centered curriculum, individualized attention to children's needs including special needs support, and strong communication with families. Multiple reviewers describe the center as a blessing and village that supports not only the children but the entire family.
Parents consistently praise Jades Preschool and Daycare for its caring, family-oriented environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are described as genuinely loving and attentive to individual children's needs, with strong curriculum, quality nutrition, and enrichment activities like sign language and Spanish instruction.
Sprout Academy Pre-School LLC in Columbia, Missouri receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the center's nurturing environment, experienced staff leadership under Ms. Susan, and well-rounded curriculum. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children's speech, social skills, and academic preparation for kindergarten, with strong Christian values integrated throughout the program.
A Galaxy of Stars Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, strong curriculum preparation for kindergarten, regular photo/video updates, and family-like treatment of children. The center is noted for its cleanliness, diversity and inclusion focus, reasonable pricing, and community values.
Hawthorne Educational Services is highly rated for providing assessment tools and intervention resources for students with behavioral and learning challenges. Reviews highlight the effectiveness of their screening assessments, intervention manuals, and educational resources used by teachers, schools, and clinics. Customers consistently praise the quality of materials, ease of ordering, and helpful customer service.
End of the Rainbow CDC in Columbia receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewed parents who praise the welcoming, caring staff and strong developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight the director team (Shane and Nikki) and teachers as invested professionals who create a family-like environment where children thrive academically and socially.
End of the Rainbow Southwest receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the welcoming, caring staff and directors (Shane and Nikki) for creating a family-like environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and developing well academically and socially, with many expressing they would never leave if not for relocation.
A Good Start Inc is a family-owned preschool in Columbia, Missouri with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the staff for being loving yet firm, providing strong academic preparation that leaves children ahead for kindergarten, and creating a safe, welcoming environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.
Parents consistently praise Bright Start Academy (also known as O2B Kids) for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, developmental enrichment, and excellent communication with families. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and feeling like family.
Parents consistently praise Academy of Early Childhood Learning for its dedicated, compassionate staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children show measurable growth in confidence, social skills, and academic readiness. The facility offers a structured curriculum with hands-on activities and is well-organized with good parent communication.
Precious Hearts Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the family-like atmosphere, strong staff communication, quality curriculum, and child development outcomes across multiple age groups and programs.
Tiger Tots Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations in Columbia. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff who provide both quality childcare and educational development, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for strong communication with parents, reasonable pricing, and flexible hours.
Bright Start Academy Inc (O2B Kids) in Columbia, Missouri receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional teacher quality, cleanliness, effective communication, and strong child development outcomes across all age groups.
These reviews appear to be mislabeled for a daycare center. The listings are actually reviews of the University of Missouri campus, medical facilities, and academic programs rather than a childcare facility. All reviews are highly positive about the university experience.
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The Language Tree is a highly-rated dual language immersion preschool in Columbia, Missouri, where parents report children are excited to attend and show strong academic and language development. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff, strong leadership, small class ratios, low teacher turnover, and nurturing environment that balances academics with social-emotional growth.
These reviews appear to be for the University of Missouri, not a daycare center. The reviews describe a large university campus with beautiful architecture, strong academic programs, and friendly staff. This listing contains no actual daycare reviews.
Green Meadows Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong developmental support for children from infants through pre-K. One parent expressed concerns about changes following the center's sale to corporate ownership.
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