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Best Church Daycare in Columbus, NE

Compare 6 church daycare in Columbus. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Columbus, Nebraska at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
59
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Columbus has 6 licensed church daycare with 59 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 58% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 68601 with 23 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.

  1. 1
    St Isidore After School Program
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    3921 20th Street, Columbus, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for St. Isidore Catholic Church, not the after-school program. Reviews praise the church building's modern design, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere, with particular mention of architectural details and the priest's kindness.

    Beautiful modern facilitywell-maintained groundswelcoming communityfriendly parishioners
  2. 2
    Columbus Community Hospital Child Care Center
    3.28 score
    3.1(20)

    3970 Health Parkway, Columbus, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 155 children

    These reviews are for Columbus Community Hospital, not a daycare center. The reviews discuss hospital care experiences including emergency services, surgical procedures, obstetrics, and diagnostic services. All reviewers praised staff professionalism, kindness, and quality of care.

    Skilled and compassionate nursing staffefficient emergency responsehelpful administrative staffcomfortable patient experience

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Columbus

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Columbus, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.7avg rating
12 daycares · 5 rated

Church Daycare

3.95avg rating
6 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
5 daycares · 5 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Columbus zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6860123
4.28
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbus (15–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

7

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Columbus based on parent reviews

St Isidore After School Program

4.9(20)

3921 20th Street, Columbus, NE

Note: The reviews provided are for St. Isidore Catholic Church, not the after-school program. Reviews praise the church building's modern design, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere, with particular mention of architectural details and the priest's kindness.

Beautiful modern facilitywell-maintained groundswelcoming community

St John'S Lutheran Child Care

3(2)

39352 205th Avenue, Columbus, NE

One parent highlights the center's loving staff and well-maintained facilities, noting they would recommend it despite the longer drive. However, another review describes a negative experience involving a food delivery transaction, citing financial loss and a subsequent bad review from the provider.

caring staffchild development focusclean facilities

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Daycare types in Columbus

Child Daycare & Preschools 12Church Daycare 6Before or After School Daycare 5

Browse by type in Columbus

🎒 After School Programs 8🎨 Preschools 4

Church Daycare in Columbus, Nebraska

There are 6 church daycare in Columbus, Nebraska, making up 26% of the 23 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 4.28 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 58% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 59 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 Church Daycare in Columbus

Showing 6 results

St Isidore After School Program
Church Daycare
4.9

Note: The reviews provided are for St. Isidore Catholic Church, not the after-school program. Reviews praise the church building's modern design, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere, with particular mention of architectural details and the priest's kindness.

Beautiful modern facilitywell-maintained groundswelcoming community
Address
3921 20th Street, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 563-2305
St John'S Lutheran Child Care
Church Daycare
3

One parent highlights the center's loving staff and well-maintained facilities, noting they would recommend it despite the longer drive. However, another review describes a negative experience involving a food delivery transaction, citing financial loss and a subsequent bad review from the provider.

caring staffchild development focusclean facilities
Address
39352 205th Avenue, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 285-0431
Columbus Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
3418 15th St, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 562-6470
St John'S After School Program
Church Daycare
Address
39346 205th Avenue, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 285-0335
St Bonaventure'S Child Care Center
Church Daycare
Address
1604 15th St, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 564-9338
St Luke'S Rainbow Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
1071 21st Av, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 564-1137

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 church daycare daycares in Columbus, Nebraska, out of 23 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 Columbus have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 58% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Columbus, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Nebraska's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Nebraska)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Columbus offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Nebraska 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 Columbus for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Columbus must be licensed by Nebraska'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.