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Best Daycares in Columbia, IL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Columbia's 7 daycares, 6 (86%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Illinois's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Illinois averages of 3.8 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.

The local market includes 6 centers and 1 group child care home.

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

7
Daycares
6
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Columbia

5(71%)
1(14%)
1(14%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia: 4.6 (Sample of 7).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia: 4.0 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia: 4.7 (Sample of 7).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Columbia

Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia
Columbia, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Creative Kids, Inc.
Columbia, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Filipiak, Stacey A
Columbia, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hilltop Kid's Learning Center
Columbia, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool
Columbia, IL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Carrot Patch Day Care Center Columbia
Columbia, IL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Columbia Kinder College
Columbia, IL
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Columbia?
There are 7 licensed child care providers in Columbia.
What percentage of Columbia daycares have high quality ratings?
86% of Columbia daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Illinois.
What types of childcare are available in Columbia?
6 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Columbia.
How do Columbia daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Illinois?
Columbia daycares average 4.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Illinois statewide average of 3.8.
Is there financial help for childcare in Illinois?
Illinois offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Illinois

All 7 Daycares in Columbia