St. Columba's Nursery School
Daycare center in Washington, DC. 4201 Albermarle St, NW, Washington, DC 20016
About the program
St. Columba's Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Washington, District of Columbia, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 100 children and serves toddler and preschool ages.
St. Columba's Nursery School is a play-based early childhood program offering full-day and auxiliary enrichment options.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. St. Columba's Nursery School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $2,457 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →District of Columbia publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
St. Columba’s Nursery School has been a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment for our inquisitive and playful son for the past two school years. We love the amazing teachers and staff and the incredible dedication they have towards the children. They are highly qualified and more importantly incredibly loving. We visited many preschools and knew when we set foot on the St. Columba’s playground that we had found…
Jean Lee · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI believe that St. Columba's nursery school is one of the best kept secrets in DC! I know it really well - I went there over 25 years ago and I've sent both my children. I've made many friends through the parent community and with the teachers and administrators. Actually - a funny story is that when I first sent my daughter to the school 4 years ago, it turned out that my own best friend from 25 years ago was…
Emily Austin · 5/5 on Google · a year agoThis school is a treasure and I’m so sad my daughter is in her 3rd and last year! The 2 best parts are the teachers and the commitment to letting kids be outside and be kids when they are so little. The playground is amazing and has maintained tons of natural elements to let them explore, improvise, and get dirty. Every year we have felt really nervous and sad to leave our teachers and move on to the next class, and…
Sara Harr · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe were initially drawn to St. Columba’s by the location, outdoor facilities and “no bad weather” policy. The school’s focus on outdoor education and play based learning are a great fit for our family and kids - and the enormous playground is unparalleled. What we didn’t expect was the incredible and supportive community within the school. The teachers, admin, and parents have truly created the “village” we wanted to…
Andrea Hill (Beyers) · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
4201 Albermarle St, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Questions about St. Columba's Nursery School
Is St. Columba's Nursery School licensed?
Yes. St. Columba's Nursery School holds an active Child Development Center (Full License) licence from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning (licence CDC-907382), with a licensed capacity of 100 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does St. Columba's Nursery School take?
St. Columba's Nursery School is licensed to serve toddler and preschool ages.
How much does St. Columba's Nursery School cost?
St. Columba's Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
