How many child daycare & preschools daycares are in Columbia, Pennsylvania?

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

How do I choose the right daycare in Columbia?

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

What is the average cost of daycare in Pennsylvania?

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.

Are daycares in Columbia licensed and regulated?

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.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Columbia, Pennsylvania (5 Results)

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
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
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
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

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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