Child Care Centers in ZIP 17512 (Columbia, PA)
There are 4 licensed child care centers in ZIP 17512, Columbia, PA, within this data release.
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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.
State measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Licensed capacity | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTHY KIDS AT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Not rated | — | — | — | — | Not reported |
| K-Prep Learning Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 72 | Not reported |
| LITTLE PEOPLE DAY CARE SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA | Not rated | — | — | — | 103 | Not reported |
| ST JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | Not rated | — | — | — | 140 | Not reported |
Listed child care centers in ZIP 17512
Data profile for ZIP 17512
The current data covers the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 17512: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 3 of these providers report 315 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 315 |
Choosing among child care centers in ZIP 17512
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 17512, Columbia, PA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
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Data sources
Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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