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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbia, PA

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Columbia. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Columbia, Pennsylvania at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.03/5
Parent reviews
35
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Columbia has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 35 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

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.

  1. 1
    Kinderhook Children'S Center
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    560 Kinderhook Rd, Columbia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Parents consistently praise Kinderhook Children's Center for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by Director Michelle. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend, benefit from structured learning activities, and form strong bonds with teachers. Parents appreciate the responsiveness, cleanliness, organization, and genuine compassion demonstrated by staff.

    Caring and loving staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationshipsresponsive director and management
  2. 2
    Little People Day Care School Of Columbia
    4 score
    4(10)

    780 Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children

    Little People Day Care School of Columbia receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, especially Director Laura, and appreciate the flexible, family-friendly approach. However, one recent negative review raises concerns about inadequate communication, lack of app usage for daily updates, and potential neglect in the infant room.

    Caring and professional staffflexible and understanding with family needsincluded meals (breakfastlunc
  3. 3
    K-Prep Learning Center
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    3943 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children

    K-PREP Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for staff quality, communication, and child care. However, two parents report serious concerns about handling of special needs children and classroom organization/discipline.

    Excellent staff and teacher qualitystrong parent-child communication via Tadpoles appcaring and invested ownershipchildren are happy

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Columbia

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
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Best Rated Neighborhoods

Columbia zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
175125
4.03
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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbia (61–105 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Columbia based on parent reviews

Kinderhook Children'S Center

4.2(20)

560 Kinderhook Rd, Columbia, PA

Parents consistently praise Kinderhook Children's Center for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by Director Michelle. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend, benefit from structured learning activities, and form strong bonds with teachers. Parents appreciate the responsiveness, cleanliness, organization, and genuine compassion demonstrated by staff.

Caring and loving staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships

Little People Day Care School Of Columbia

4(10)

780 Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA

Little People Day Care School of Columbia receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, especially Director Laura, and appreciate the flexible, family-friendly approach. However, one recent negative review raises concerns about inadequate communication, lack of app usage for daily updates, and potential neglect in the infant room.

Caring and professional staffflexible and understanding with family needsincluded meals (breakfast

K-Prep Learning Center

3.9(5)

3943 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA

K-PREP Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for staff quality, communication, and child care. However, two parents report serious concerns about handling of special needs children and classroom organization/discipline.

Excellent staff and teacher qualitystrong parent-child communication via Tadpoles appcaring and invested ownership

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbia, Pennsylvania

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Columbia, Pennsylvania. 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 4.03 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.03 stars. Our analysis covers 35 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 Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbia

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Kinderhook Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kinderhook Children's Center for its caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff led by Director Michelle. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend, benefit from structured learning activities, and form strong bonds with teachers. Parents appreciate the responsiveness, cleanliness, organization, and genuine compassion demonstrated by staff.

Caring and loving staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships
Address
560 Kinderhook Rd, Columbia, PA
Phone
(717) 684-4555
Little People Day Care School Of Columbia
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little People Day Care School of Columbia receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, especially Director Laura, and appreciate the flexible, family-friendly approach. However, one recent negative review raises concerns about inadequate communication, lack of app usage for daily updates, and potential neglect in the infant room.

Caring and professional staffflexible and understanding with family needsincluded meals (breakfast
Address
780 Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA
Phone
(717) 684-4445
Quality
K-Prep Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

K-PREP Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for staff quality, communication, and child care. However, two parents report serious concerns about handling of special needs children and classroom organization/discipline.

Excellent staff and teacher qualitystrong parent-child communication via Tadpoles appcaring and invested ownership
Address
3943 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA
Phone
(717) 285-5271
Quality
Columbia Child Care&Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
200 N 5th St, Columbia, PA
Phone
(717) 684-4233
Quality
Park Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 S 6th St, Columbia, PA
Phone
(717) 684-4978
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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Columbia, Pennsylvania. 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 4.03 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Columbia, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Pennsylvania's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Pennsylvania)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania'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.