Best Daycares in Columbia, TN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Columbia's 36 daycares, 35 (97%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Tennessee's statewide rate of 99%. Locally, providers average 4.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Tennessee averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 19 centers and 4 group 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 Tennessee methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Columbia
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia: 4.9 (Sample of 36).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia: 4.9 (Sample of 19).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Columbia: 4.9 (Sample of 36).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Columbia?
- There are 36 licensed child care providers in Columbia.
- What percentage of Columbia daycares have high quality ratings?
- 97% of Columbia daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Tennessee.
- What types of childcare are available in Columbia?
- 19 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Columbia.
- How do Columbia daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Tennessee?
- Columbia daycares average 4.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Tennessee statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Tennessee?
- Tennessee offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Tennessee