Best Daycares in Columbia, SD — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Columbia's 2 daycares, 1 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with South Dakota's statewide rate of 26%.
The local market includes 2 family child care homes.
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 South Dakota methodology page for the full breakdown.
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Daycares
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4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Columbia
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Columbia?
- There are 2 licensed child care providers in Columbia.
- What percentage of Columbia daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of Columbia daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 26% statewide in South Dakota.
- What types of childcare are available in Columbia?
- 2 home-based providers operate in Columbia.
- Is there financial help for childcare in South Dakota?
- South Dakota offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in South Dakota