Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Columbia, MS

Columbia, Mississippi is served by 6 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Columbia	Providers
Child Care Centers	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	3	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Columbia

5 licensed child care centerss are listed in Columbia. 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 First Baptist Day Care Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Kurious Little Hands Childcare Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 22 Child Care Center My Luv Childcare Center Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 40 Child Care Center My Luv Childcare Center II Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 66 Child Care Center Tender Loving Care Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 38

Preschools in Columbia

1 licensed preschools is listed in Columbia. 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 Columbia Presbyterian Preschool Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 106

Head Start Programs in Columbia

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Columbia. 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 East Marion Center (Partnership) Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 20 Head Start Program John E Hales Head Start And Community Center Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 198 Head Start Program John E. Hales Center Columbia, MS 39429 Capacity 52

ZIP codes in Columbia

ZIP 39429Care providers

How to pick care in Columbia

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.

For families in Columbia, MS, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Columbia, MS have?

Based on current licensing data, Columbia is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Columbia facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Columbia 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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