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Best Daycares in Columbus, GA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Columbus's 152 daycares, 145 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 61 centers, 11 family child care homes, and 58 license-exempt programs, a lower home-based share than Georgia's average of 13%.

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.

152
Daycares
145
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Columbus

112(74%)
33(22%)
7(5%)
0(0%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 4.7 (Sample of 152).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 4.2 (Sample of 50).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 4.8 (Sample of 152).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Columbus

Academy Dance Center
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adams, Stacy L
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alicia Menzie's Dance Company
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Around The Sun Tykes
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Biggers, Zelbra D
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Blanchard Elementary
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Blow, Hazel L
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brewer Early Innovation Academy
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Foundation Academy
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Futures of Columbus
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Britt David Magnet Academy
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brookstone Extended Day Program
Columbus, GA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Columbus?
There are 152 licensed child care providers in Columbus.
What percentage of Columbus daycares have high quality ratings?
95% 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?
61 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 4.2 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 152 Daycares in Columbus

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