Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Columbus, IN

Columbus, Indiana is served by 16 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Columbus	Providers
Child Care Centers	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	10	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	5	View directory

Child Care Centers in Columbus

5 licensed child care centerss are listed in Columbus. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Children, Inc Columbus, IN 47201 Capacity 289 Child Care Center Cummins Child Development Center Columbus, IN 47201 Capacity 260 Child Care Center Human Services Inc Birth to Five Center Columbus, IN 47203 Capacity 112 Child Care Center Johnson Early Education Center Columbus, IN 47201 Capacity 156 Child Care Center Kinder Care Learning Center #570 Columbus, IN 47203 Capacity 100

Family Child Care Homes in Columbus

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Columbus. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Clifty Creek Elementary - Legado Columbus, IN 47203

Preschools in Columbus

10 licensed preschoolss are listed in Columbus. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool BCSC Pre-K Richards Elementary Columbus, IN 47203 Preschool BCSC Pre-K Rockcreek Elementary Columbus, IN 47203 Preschool BCSC Pre-K Smith Elementary Columbus, IN 47203 Preschool Columbus Signature Academy - Fodrea Campus PreK Columbus, IN 47201 Preschool Fairlawn Preschool Columbus, IN 47203 Preschool Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care Columbus, IN 47201 Preschool First Presbyterian Preschool Columbus, IN 47201 Preschool Learning Tree Preschool Columbus, IN 47201 Preschool Parkside Elementary PreK Columbus, IN 47203 Preschool Southside Elementary PreK Columbus, IN 47201

Head Start Programs in Columbus

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Columbus. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Cross Cliff Birth to Five Center Columbus, IN 47203 Capacity 48

Child Care Providers in Columbus

5 licensed child care providerss are listed in Columbus. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider Bright Start Child Care Ministry, Inc. Columbus, IN 47201 Child Care Provider Children's Morning Out Columbus, IN 47201 Child Care Provider Little Lambs Child Care Ministry Columbus, IN 47203 Child Care Provider North Star Montessori Columbus, IN 47201 Child Care Provider Sanctuary Kids Care Columbus, IN 47203

ZIP codes in Columbus

ZIP 47201Care providers ZIP 47203Care providers

How to pick care in Columbus

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 Columbus, IN, 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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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Columbus, IN have?

Based on current licensing data, Columbus is home to 16 state-licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 10 preschools.

How do Columbus facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Columbus to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Columbus licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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