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

Columbus, Mississippi is served by 30 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in ColumbusProviders
Child Care Centers29View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs1View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Columbus

29 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 Agape Child Care & Learning Center Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 75 Child Care Center Boys & Girls Club Of The Golden Triangle, INC Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Children First Learning Dev Ctr Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Columbus Christian School, INC. Columbus, MS 39705 Capacity 214 Child Care Center Emmanuel's Christian Academy Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Evans Christian Day Care Learning Center Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 41 Child Care Center Father's Child Ministry Columbus, MS 39705 Capacity 75 Child Care Center First Assembly Of God Child Care Columbus, MS 39705 Capacity 135 Child Care Center First Presbyterian Child Development Program Columbus, MS 39705 Capacity 40 Child Care Center Gholars Academy Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 240 Child Care Center Growing Young Minds Childcare And Learning Center Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 71 Child Care Center Lisa's Christian Learning Center Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Little People With Sharp Minds Childcare Learning Center Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 47 Child Care Center Lots Of Love Learning Center Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Lots Of Love Learning Center After-School LLC Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Main Street Christian School Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Muw Child And Parent Development Center Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 67 Child Care Center New Hope Ymca Elementary After School Program Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Open Arms Christian Learning Center, LLC Columbus, MS 39705 Capacity 100 Child Care Center Petty's Christian Childcare INC. Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 51 Child Care Center Pride & Joy Christian Daycare Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Pride & Joy Learning Center Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 40 Child Care Center S & L Christian Learning Center Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 45 Child Care Center St. Paul's Episcopal School Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 92 Child Care Center Tender Loving Care Creative Learning Ctr. Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 59 Child Care Center Third Avenue Kiddie Korner Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Tucker's Play And Learn Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 165 Child Care Center United Christian Child Development Center Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 92 Child Care Center Vibrant Academy Columbus, MS 39705 Capacity 150

Preschools in Columbus

1 licensed preschools 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.

Preschool Abc And Me Christian Preschool Columbus, MS 39702 Capacity 120

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 Coleman Head Start Center Columbus, MS 39701 Capacity 194
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ZIP codes in Columbus

ZIP 39701Care providersZIP 39702Care providersZIP 39705Care 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.

For families in Columbus, 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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Nearby cities in Lowndes County

Artesia, MS 1 providers Caledonia, MS 4 providers Crawford, MS 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Columbus, MS have?
Based on current licensing data, Columbus is home to 30 state-licensed providers: 29 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 1 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.

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Required disclosures

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