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Best Daycares in Columbus, GA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Columbus's 146 daycares, 32 (22%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Georgia averages of 3.9 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.

The local market includes 59 centers, 11 family child care homes, and 56 license-exempt programs.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Columbus. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Georgia methodology page for the full breakdown.

146
Daycares
32
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Columbus

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 3.2 (Sample of 146).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 4.1 (Sample of 48).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 3.1 (Sample of 146).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Columbus

Blanchard Elementary
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Brewer Early Innovation Academy
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Childcare Network #36
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Childcare Network #9
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Clubview Elementary
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Dorothy Height Elementary
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Double Churches Elementary
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Eagle Ridge Academy
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Easter Seals West Georgia Inc.
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Enrichment Services Program Inc. Early Head Start at Boxwood Place
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Forrest Road Academy Learning Center Inc
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Columbus?
There are 146 licensed child care providers in Columbus.
What percentage of Columbus daycares have high quality ratings?
22% of Columbus daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
What types of childcare are available in Columbus?
59 center-based, 11 home-based providers operate in Columbus.
How do Columbus daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
Columbus daycares average 4.1 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Georgia statewide average of 3.9.
Is there financial help for childcare in Georgia?
Georgia offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Georgia

All 146 Daycares in Columbus

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