Best Child Care in Columbus, OH
Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Drop-In Care
With our Flex Care program, you can purchase child care days in advance to use, as you need them—all year long. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience our proven curriculum in a fun, safe, and secure environment. You can purchase prepaid cards in five-day increments through your school, and each is good for one full year. After completing the enrollment paperwork, just call 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot.
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, and more
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Enchanted Care preschools provide exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing...
Infants
In our Infant program, we focus on keeping each baby happy, comfortable, and eager to explore their classroom. Teachers use positive interactions to support each baby’s mental, physical, and social development in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow babies’ cues and provide individualized schedules. Our Baby Sign Language program helps teachers connect with infants, building trust and supporting early language skills. Families stay connected with daily updates and photos through our Links 2 Home app.
Toddlers
We understand toddlers are curious, busy, and full of personality. Our Toddler program channels that energy into meaningful learning. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children explore colors, sizes, early science, and vocabulary while building social-emotional skills and confidence through play and gentle routines. Toddlers begin to participate in a consistent daily schedule, giving them a sense of structure and security. Teachers foster curiosity and independence by encouraging exploration, offering choices, and celebrating successes.
Also offers: Beginners, Intermediates, Pre-K, and more
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The Goddard School of Gahanna is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features an indoor gym, a rock wall for climbing, and outdoor playgrounds. We offer a range of...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Toddler Classroom
As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.
Also offers: Twos Classroom, Bridge Classroom, Preschool Classroom, and more
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We’re excited to join forces with local families to offer an extended educational opportunity. Franklin Learning Academy (FLA) now offers two tracks for children ages two-and-a-half through second...
Toddlers
With guidance, these naturally curious learners build lasting friendships, strong self-esteem, and a love for education. “Investigators” truly live up to their name as they explore and learn in hands-on, developmentally appropriate play. We offer small, focused class sizes, both teacher- and child-directed play-based activities, plus rest time, and an emphasis on skills development (identifying letters and colors, using utensils, playing outdoors. Prices are subject to change.
Preschool
FLA helps your three- and four-year-olds master age-appropriate activities, gain gross- and fine motor skills, and learn to socialize and follow rules. They will have opportunities for solo and group learning and exploring, continued practice of academic building blocks (early writing, reading, math), and will focus on emotional development, problem-solving, and school readiness. Prices are subject to change.
Also offers: Pre-K, Junior Kindergarten, Summer Camp
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Primrose School of Upper Arlington is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Preschool,...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Preschool, and more
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Primrose School of Grandview is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Olentangy River Road near Lennox Town Center and Trinity...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Preschool, and more
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Primrose School of Reynoldsburg is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Brice Road N near Rose Hill Elementary School and Civic Park....
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Early Preschool, and more
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Primrose School of Columbus Downtown is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on E. Town Street near Capitol Square and Grant Medical...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Preschool, Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, and more
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Coming Soon! Tierra Encantada of Worthington provides high-quality childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and is conveniently located just off U.S. Route 23 (N High Street), at the...
Infants
Your baby will be in safe, loving arms as they develop important physical, social and emotional skills. Our classrooms are filled with a variety of engaging musical experiences to support your little ones development. Take a moment to listen (and dance) to one of our playlists. Children engage with colors, textures, and a variety of materials each day, to creatively express themselves and the world they see! Our rooms are lined with shelves of toys that encourage children to investigate, discover, reason, and organize their knowledge… all while playing with friends!
Toddlers
This classroom provides support and encouragement to help toddlers confidently explore and develop new skills, language and ideas. Our classrooms are filled with a variety of engaging musical experiences to support your little ones development. Take a moment to listen (and dance) to one of our playlists. Children engage with colors, textures, and a variety of materials each day, to creatively express themselves and the world they see! Our rooms are lined with shelves of toys that encourage children to investigate, discover, reason, and organize their knowledge… all while playing with friends!
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Speaks Spanish
Primrose School of Worthington is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on North High Street off I-270 near The Shops at Worthington....
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and more
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At Blended Minds Learning Academy, we use a research-based curriculum to support the holistic development of each child. Our philosophy focuses on learning through play in a safe, nurturing...
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool, Prekindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Infant Care
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Care
Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Pre-School/Pre-K, Pre-Kindergarten, School age Summer Camp
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Community Montessori Columbus (CMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering accessible, fully-implemented Montessori education and child care for children ages 2.5 to 6 years. Our experienced team, with...
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Play-based community preschool offering child-led learning opportunities for all children regardless of their faith, race, or family makeup. Four or five days, part time or full time, are available to...
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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Worthington. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn,...
Nido
Our Nido program offers a nurturing, home-like environment where infants are cared for with warmth, attentiveness, and respect. Montessori-trained guides support each child’s natural development - encouraging movement, communication, and exploration at their own pace. With individualized routines and responsive caregiving, even the youngest children begin building independence and trust in their surroundings. Light-filled classrooms feature thoughtfully chosen materials that foster early cognitive, social, and motor development - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Toddler
Our mixed-age Toddler program nurtures your child’s natural curiosity and growing independence. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers engage in hands-on activities that build confidence, coordination, and a sense of belonging. Each day includes joyful movement, music, storytelling, and purposeful work—from watering plants to brushing their hair—that helps children develop practical life skills and contribute meaningfully to their classroom community. Along the way, they form friendships, strengthen communication, and learn to navigate the world with confidence. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Also offers: Children's House Preschool
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Utilizing a play-based curriculum designed to inspire a...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
Provider offering childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The Creative Curriculum is used and includes learning basics that support emotional, social, physical, and intellectual...
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Elizabeth Kiddos Childcare Corporation is inspired by my mother, Elizabeth, whose love and joy brought our community together. She prioritized her children and playfully engaged others, turning pots...
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Our Experience Learning Center is a childcare facility located in Whitehall Ohio. The center provides care and early education programs for young children.
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We are a home base daycare that is committed to take care of your children and also to serve you as a family and at the same way to serve our community. Our learning environment is provides toys and...
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Catholic preschool program serving children and families in the Columbus area. Teachers use the Creative Curriculum to prepare children for school. Activities are age-appropriate and hands-on. ...
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Villa Montessori Polaris offers a warm, nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, where exploration, creativity, and independent thinking are at the heart of every day. Our...
Infants
From the moment of birth, babies are amazing learners. They already have the innate ability to investigate sights and sounds, getting a feel for the world around them. At Villa Montessori, our teachers create a peaceful, nurturing environment and gently encourage your child to explore the carefully chosen materials that aid in their sensory development. These first few years of life is an extraordinary learning period where your child is undergoing rapid cognitive and emotional growth, brain development, and language acquisition. Our teachers are gentle and responsive, nurturing a trusting relationship so important for healthy growth and development. Under their care, your child establishes a strong sense of security and independence, encouraging a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
Toddlers
Our Toddler classes range in age from 12 months to 2.5 years. At this stage, toddlers learn through sensorial exploration. They want to see, touch, hear, taste and smell everything! We provide learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Villa Montessori’s Toddler classrooms offer extensive outlets for exploration in varied media such as painting, sculpting, light table discovery opportunities, music and movement, gardening and yoga. The Toddler environment is set up in such a way as to promote investigation, creativity and experimentation. At this stage, toddlers are just acknowledging there are others in their environment and they begin to learn how to cooperate through play.
Also offers: Pre-Primary (Preschool), Primary (Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten)
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Our vision is to provide quality early childcare. We offer full-time & part-time care, nurturing each child’s age-appropriate & developmental needs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age...
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Childcare facility offering educational programs and services for infants through preschool-aged children. Classrooms are set up with a home-like environment that encourage children to explore and...
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Provider offering childcare services for infants through school-age children. Program ensures that each child develops mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially throughout the educational...
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Childcare program offering age-appropriate education, guided programs, and games.
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Catholic preschool program offering academics and spiritual education for children as they prepare for elementary school. Curriculum emphasizes exploration and experimentation through play and...
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This is a high-quality, fully inclusive program located in McCampbell Hall on the Med Center campus.
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Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Overbrook Preschool, a part-time preschool located in the Clintonville area, is a loving and enriching environment in which children can grow and learn in a safe and secure setting. The Preschool...
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Christian preschool program offered on the campus of a private Christian School. Curriculum blends hands-on learning with faith-based education, in part through regular chapel and prayer. Schedule...
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Christian preschool program serving children and families in the Columbus area. Teachers provide a variety of educational, recreational and spiritual activities. Classrooms are set up with materials...
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Faith-based early learning program providing care and educational lessons for toddlers, preschool, and school-age students. Children engage in art, music, nature, physical activities, creative time,...
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Christian program that provides social, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development opportunities. Academics are introduced through a themed curriculum and are geared towards school readiness....
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Preschool program operating as a ministry of the Lytham Road campus of Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. Curriculum is a blend of play-based and faith-based and places an emphasis on Christian values....
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Religious center offers childcare services to toddlers and preschool-aged children. A combination of structured and non-structured activities form the curriculum. Daily activities include academics,...
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Preschool and childcare center offering infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and summer programs. Curriculum is based off of The Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, Diocese of...
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program, Prekindergarten Program
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool
Speaks Spanish
Here at Next Generation learning center, we thrive to make sure your child and yourself have them best experience with childcare. Our teachers are well trained to make sure your children have a fun...
Infant care
In our infant care we will achieve to make them have the best day away from home. our teachers will work with them get them comfortable with reaching for toys, identifying what is around them and growing their tiny minds!
Toddler readiness
In our toddler care we will work with your toddler to help them succeed, we will help with their fine motor skills, potty training and activities that get their little minds going. we will help them understand themselves and the world around them while having a fun filled day!
Also offers: Kindergarten readiness
Speaks Spanish
Christian preschool located on the campus of Briggs Road Baptist Church. The program offers learning experiences in the areas of spiritual, social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language...
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Program that provides care and preschool education with an emphasis on hands on learning. An emphasis is placed on family support and community. Activities include sensory play, manipulatives, art,...
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Facility that provides preschool education in Montessori style indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Children will have opportunities for learning through exploration and in mixed age groups. Activities...
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Childcare program serving children in the Columbus area. Teachers provide a variety of activities that work on all areas of development. Infants work on motor skills and gaining strength, as well as...
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Center is a combination of early lifestyle, health/ wellness educational programs. Students participate in educational learning experiences that develop the child’s mind, body and spirit to help them...
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Program that provides care and preschool education with an emphasis on diversity and accessibility. Academics are introduced through the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD program....
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Daycare center and preschool providing flexible scheduling for families. Program includes a combination of structured activities and unstructured play, group and individual learning, quiet and active...
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Play based program that provides preschool education geared towards school readiness. Activities include dramatic play, art, manipulatives, science projects, music, reading, and active play. An...
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Childcare and preschool programs operating as a ministry of First Community Church North Campus. Children graduate based on readiness and skill sets instead of age alone. Preschool children stay with...
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FAQs About Columbus Child Care
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How many child care providers are in Columbus?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 1033 child care providers in Columbus and 127 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in Columbus?
- According to provider data, $1136 is the average monthly price for full time child care in Columbus.
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Do child care providers in Columbus speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 26 child care providers in Columbus that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by Columbus childcare providers?
- The 5 most common languages spoken by child care providers in Columbus are Spanish, Arabic, French, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and Urdu.