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

Columbia, Pennsylvania is served by 5 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	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	1	View directory

Child Care Centers in Columbia

4 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 Healthy Kids at Park Elementary School Columbia, PA 17512 Child Care Center K-Prep Learning Center Columbia, PA 17512 Capacity 72 Child Care Center Little People Day Care School of Columbia Columbia, PA 17512 Capacity 103 Child Care Center St John Neumann School for Children and Families Columbia, PA 17512 Capacity 140

Family Child Care Homes in Columbia

1 licensed family child care homes 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.

Family Child Care Home JACQUELINE P C DuBEY Columbia, PA 17512 Capacity 6

Group Child Care Homes in Columbia

2 licensed group child care homess 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.

Group Child Care Home Aidens Home Daycare LLC Columbia, PA 17512 Capacity 12 Group Child Care Home Sunrise Kids Daycare Center LLC Columbia, PA 17512 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Columbia

2 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 Columbia Early Learning Center Columbia, PA 17512 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Park Elementary Columbia, PA 17512 Capacity 16

Child Care Providers in Columbia

1 licensed child care providers 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.

Child Care Provider Columbia Park Elementary Columbia, PA 17512

ZIP codes in Columbia

ZIP 17512Care 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, PA, 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, PA have?

Based on current licensing data, Columbia is home to 5 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 0 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.

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