Meadowlark School

Openings Now Columbia Center Claimed 5.0 Updated Aug 2026

Closed today Next open Mon 7:30 AM

Daycare and learning center serving preschool students through a nature-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach to learning. Children engage in nature time outdoors, are encouraged creatively, plan daily activities with the teacher, and participate in free play. Lessons and activities include music and movement, arts and crafts, sensorial play in the sand, dirt, and water, mud kitchen exploration, sandbox play, reading, math, culture, and practical life skills.

Description provided by the business.

Openings Now

Meadowlark is enrolling multiple spots for children, ages 2.5-5, boys and girls, for part time and full time options, with the option of before care available.

Location Info

705 N Providence Rd

Columbia, MO 65203

Monday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Military Assistance

  • Discounted Tuition

Financial Aid

  • Offers Financial Aid
  • Sibling Discount

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location Details

  • Offers camp programs.
  • Offers summer care programs.
  • Staff can administer medication.
  • Staff are CPR certified.
  • Staff are first aid certified.
  • Outdoor play space is available.
  • Meals are provided.

Programs Offered

Daycare Program

Daycare 3 yr–6 yr
  • Schedules

    Full Time, Part Time

  • Calendar

    Full Year

Description

Offers daycare services in Columbia.

Education Types

  • Arts-Based
  • Emergent
  • Montessori
  • Nature-Based
  • Play-Based
  • Reggio Emilia
  • STEM
  • Waldorf

Tuition & Fees

Full-time: $980/month

Part-time: $675/month

Licensing

Meadowlark School is a licensed child care center.

Type

Licensed Child Care Center

Identifier

002723842

Capacity

20

Issued

04/25

Last retrieved 05/21/25. More information about licensed providers in MO can be found at Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services.

Parent Reviews

5.0 (1 Review)
Matt H A.
Aug 13, 2021

Both my kiddos went to Meadowlark and had a wonderful experience. The staff are so dedicated and the space is really incredible! They were outside a lot and had an acre play yard to explore. Just what school and childhood should be.