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Best Before or After School Daycare in Columbus, GA

Compare 23 before or after school daycare in Columbus. Average rating: 4.13/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Columbus, Georgia at a glance

Programs
23
Avg rating
4.13/5
Parent reviews
829
Top rated (4.5+)
26

Columbus has 23 licensed before or after school daycare with 829 parent reviews averaging 4.13/5.26 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 43% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 31909 (avg 4.42 stars), while 31907 has the largest selection (31 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
    Itsie Bitsies Learning Center
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    3607 Gentain Boulevard, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children

    Parents consistently praise ITSIE BITSIES LEARNING CENTER for its professional, caring staff and nurturing environment focused on early childhood development. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents through daily photo updates, detailed activity logs, and camera access. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence.

    Professional and loving staffexcellent daily communication and photo updatesdet
  2. 2
    St. Paul Mother'S Morning Out (Mmo)
    4.61 score
    4.8(16)

    2101 Wildwood Avenue, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children

    All reviews praise St. Paul Mother's Morning Out as a welcoming church community with strong programs and ministries. Parents highlight the friendly staff, beautiful facilities, and commitment to community outreach and service.

    Welcoming atmospherefriendly staffclean facilitiesstrong youth programs
  3. 3
    Williams Wonderland Academy
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    4686 Buena Vista Road, Unit 5, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children

    Williams Wonderland Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be excited about attending daily, with notable staff members like Ms. Pearl receiving special recognition for their dedication to child development and learning. Parents highlight affordable pricing and strong communication as additional benefits.

    Caring and professional staffchildren eager to attendaffordable pricingstrong teacher-child relationships
  4. 4
    First Presbyterian Parents Morning Out
    4.58 score
    4.8(13)

    1100 First Avenue, Columbus, GA · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    First Presbyterian Parents Morning Out is a highly-rated religious facility in Columbus, Georgia with beautiful historic 1800s architecture. Parents praise the traditional Protestant religious education, Godly Play teaching method, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers multiple amenities including a gym, playground, library, and attached Montessori school.

    Beautiful historic facilitiestraditional Protestant teachingGodly Play curriculumwelcoming to new guests
  5. 5
    Green Island Country Club
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    6501 Standing Boy Road, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Green Island Country Club is highly rated for its beautiful facility, excellent food quality, and attentive staff. Reviews consistently praise the venue for hosting memorable events including Christmas parties, weddings, and reunions. The welcoming atmosphere and professional service are frequently highlighted.

    Beautiful facilityexcellent food and cuisineattentive and friendly staffwelcoming atmosphere
  6. 6
    Ready Set Grow Learning Academy
    4.53 score
    4.9(7)

    5900 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Ready Set Grow Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, family-oriented atmosphere, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly adapt quickly and enjoy attending daily. One reviewer noted the location is remote.

    caring and professional teacherspositive staff attitudesfamily-oriented environmentstrong parent communication
  7. 7
    Fairview Preschool Center
    4.48 score
    4.7(11)

    2913 Reese Road, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

    Parents praise Fairview Preschool Center's daycare program as excellent and welcoming. The facility is noted for having a large, stable staff and providing quality care. Reviews emphasize the warm, community-oriented environment.

    Top-notch daycare programlarge and stable staffwelcoming environmentquality care
  8. 8
    Generations Knowledge & Care Centers LLC
    4.48 score
    4.7(11)

    7185 Blackmon Road, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Parents consistently praise Generations Knowledge & Care Centers LLC for its safe, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Children show improved behavior, learning outcomes, and enthusiasm for attending. The facility maintains high standards for security, cleanliness, and educational programming.

    Caring and dedicated staffchild safety and securitydaily communication with parentsbehavioral and learning improvement
  9. 9
    Little Angels Child Development Center INC.
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    5103 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children

    Little Angels Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, welcoming staff and strong developmental progress their children make. Parents consistently highlight the director Mrs. Dickerson and staff members for treating children like family, facilitating smooth transitions, and maintaining open communication through daily reports. Multiple families report being so satisfied they continue enrollment despite relocating or driving significant distances.

    Caring and welcoming staffexceptional learning and developmental progresssmooth transition support for new studentsdaily communication and progress reports
  10. 10
    Happy Sprouts Enrichment Center
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    3360 Buenna Vista Road, Suite 10, Columbus, GA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children

    Happy Sprouts Enrichment Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and experienced staff, engaging curriculum, and safe environment that makes children eager to attend. The center is noted for affordability, cleanliness, effective communication through apps, and willingness to accommodate children with special needs.

    Caring and experienced staffengaging educational curriculumchildren eager to attendsafe and clean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 61 daycares with Google ratings in Columbus

4.5 - 5.0
26
4.0 - 4.4
19
3.0 - 3.9
10
Below 3
6

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 829 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
16
2Welcoming environment
8
3Caring and loving staff
6
4Strong teacher-child relationships
5
5Children enjoy attending
5
6Children excited to attend
5
7Safe environment
4
8Caring and friendly staff
4

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.13avg rating
83 daycares · 54 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.4avg rating
23 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

3.65avg rating
7 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
5 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Columbus zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3190920
4.42
6
3190624
4.26
9
3190731
4.14
6
3190312
3.93
1
319018
3.8
2
3190421
3.73
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Columbus (12–449 children)

Small

up to 30 children

7

Medium

31–75 children

21

Large

76–150 children

22

Very Large

150+ children

22

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Columbus based on parent reviews

Saint Luke Early Learning Center

4.4(3)

300 11th Street, Columbus, GA

Parents highlight the exceptional care and nurturing environment at St. Luke Early Learning Center, noting that staff members like Mrs. Toi and Mrs. Monique set a high standard for infant and early childhood development. The center is described as a supportive family community that helps children flourish in a Christian atmosphere, with one reviewer specifically appreciating the educational progression from Junior K through first grade.

nurturing and loving staffhigh-quality infant careeducational growth

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Daycare types in Columbus

Child Daycare & Preschools 83Headstart Programs 5Church Daycare 7Before or After School Daycare 23

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✝️ Christian Daycare 6🎨 Preschools 3

Before or After School Daycare in Columbus, Georgia

There are 23 before or after school daycare in Columbus, Georgia, making up 19% of the 118 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 4.13 out of 5 across 61 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 829 parent reviews. Parents in Columbus most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, welcoming environment, and caring and loving staff.

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 Before or After School Daycare in Columbus

Showing 23 results

Saint Luke Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.4

Parents highlight the exceptional care and nurturing environment at St. Luke Early Learning Center, noting that staff members like Mrs. Toi and Mrs. Monique set a high standard for infant and early childhood development. The center is described as a supportive family community that helps children flourish in a Christian atmosphere, with one reviewer specifically appreciating the educational progression from Junior K through first grade.

nurturing and loving staffhigh-quality infant careeducational growth
Address
300 11th Street, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 322-2703
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Double Churches Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1213 Double Churches Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 748-2660
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chattahoochee Valley-Fox Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
600 38th Street, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 748-2723
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Georgetown Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
954 High Lane, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - St. Marys Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4408 St. Marys Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - North Columbus Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2006 The Old Guard Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 229-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Rigdon Road Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1320 Rigdon Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4652
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Downtown Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1400 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 748-2702
Columbus Parks & Recreation @ Dorothy Height Elementary Asp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1458 Benning Drive, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Georgetown Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
965 High Lane, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation @ South Columbus Elementary Asp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1964 Torch Hill Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Key Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2520 Broadmoor, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Johnson Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3700 Woodlawn Avenue, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 748-2795
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Gentian Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4201 Primrose Drive, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Dimon Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
480 Dogwood Drive, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 683-8772
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Dawson Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
180 Northstar Drive, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 683-8732
Columbus Parks & Recreation @ Wesley Heights Elementary Asp
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1801 Amber Drive, Columbus, GA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Clubview Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2836 Edgewood Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Reese Road Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3100 Reese Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Waddell Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6101 Miller Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 225-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Forrest Road Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6400 Forrest Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 565-3062
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Mathews Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7533 Lynch Street, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 229-4510
Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Eagle Ridge Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7601 Schomburg Road, Columbus, GA
Phone
(706) 569-3746

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Frequently asked questions

There are 23 before or after school daycares in Columbus, Georgia, out of 118 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 4.13 out of 5 across 61 rated facilities. About 43% 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 Georgia's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Georgia)
  • 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 — 83 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 7 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 23 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 Georgia 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 Georgia'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.