Best Daycares in Columbus, KS — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Columbus's 15 daycares, 15 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Kansas's statewide rate of 100%.
The local market includes 1 center, 12 family child care homes, and 1 Head Start program, a higher home-based share than Kansas's average of 69%.
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 Kansas methodology page for the full breakdown.
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Daycares
15
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Columbus
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 4.9 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbus: 4.9 (Sample of 15).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Columbus
Aunt BBs Daycare
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Debbies Home Daycare
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Good Shepherd Child Care Center
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Good Shepherd School Age Program
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Highland Day Care
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kayas Kids
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Mimis Daycare
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Missys Daycare Home
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Noras Nest
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Poohbear Day Care
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Shellys Day Care Home
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Club House Kids
Columbus, KS
★★★★★ 5 Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Columbus?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Columbus.
- What percentage of Columbus daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Columbus daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 100% statewide in Kansas.
- What types of childcare are available in Columbus?
- 1 center-based, 12 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Columbus.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Kansas?
- Kansas offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Kansas