Best Daycares in COLUMBIA, IL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 27 daycares and childcare centers in COLUMBIA based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in COLUMBIA

  1. #1 — Bethel Methodist Columbia Score: 27/100

    Bethel Methodist Columbia is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bethelmethodistcolumbia.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Eastminster Day School Score: 27/100

    Eastminster Day School is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.eastminsterpresbyterianchurch.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Harmony School Score: 27/100

    Harmony School is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: https://bit.ly/m/Harmony-School.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

  4. #4 — North Trenholm Weekday Score: 27/100

    North Trenholm Weekday is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.northtrenholm.org/weekday/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Saint John Preparatory School Score: 27/100

    Saint John Preparatory School is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: http://www.saintjohnprek.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

  6. #6 — The Sunshine House Score: 27/100

    The Sunshine House is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://sunshinehouse.com/decker/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Victory Learning Academy Score: 27/100

    Victory Learning Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://victorylearningacademy.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — WhizWorld Kids Academy Score: 27/100

    WhizWorld Kids Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://WhizWorldkids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Gleamns Pineview Head Start Score: 26/100

    Gleamns Pineview Head Start is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://gleamnshrc.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Score: 26/100

    Redeemer Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://relu.church/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard Score: 25/100

    Sunshine House of Columbia at Decker Boulevard is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://sunshinehouse.com/decker/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Trinity Learning Center Score: 25/100

    Trinity Learning Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.trinitysc.org/learning_center.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — EPC Drop-In Nursery Score: 24/100

    EPC Drop-In Nursery is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, religious organization. Website: https://eastminsterpres.org/ministries/children/#drop-in-nursery-babies-4k.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Religious organization. View full profile →

  14. #14 — The Leaders Of Tomorrow Child Development Center Score: 24/100

    The Leaders Of Tomorrow Child Development Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.theleadersoftomorrowcdc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Monumental Kids Academy Score: 23/100

    Monumental Kids Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://prestigeearlylearningacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  16. #16 — asbury preschool Score: 22/100

    asbury preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://www.asburypreschoolandkindergarten.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Elementary school. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Aspire Early Learning Academy Score: 22/100

    Aspire Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.AspireEarlyLearningAcademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Belvedere Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Belvedere Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://bellsouth.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Grace Academy CDC Score: 20/100

    Grace Academy CDC is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.gacdcsc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Heyward Street Preschool Score: 20/100

    Heyward Street Preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.heywardst.church/contact-us.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — La Petite Academy Score: 20/100

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  22. #22 — St. Martin's Preschool Score: 20/100

    St. Martin's Preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.smifsc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Prisma Health Urgent Care-Garners Ferry Score: 19/100

    Prisma Health Urgent Care-Garners Ferry is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://prismahealth.org/locations/practices/urgent-care-garners-ferry?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=yext.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool Score: 18/100

    Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.asburypreschoolandkindergarten.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Bethel Learning Center Score: 17/100

    Bethel Learning Center is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://bethellearningcenters.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Breath of Life Academy for Tots Score: 13/100

    Breath of Life Academy for Tots is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Legacy Learners Academy Score: 13/100

    Legacy Learners Academy is a childcare center in Columbia, SC. Programs include Preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in COLUMBIA?
Bethel Methodist Columbia is currently the #1 ranked daycare in COLUMBIA based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in COLUMBIA?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in COLUMBIA?
Childcare costs in COLUMBIA vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.