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First Steps Daycare
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in Columbus, NE
49 licensed programs · 6 with Google ratings
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Columbus Area Childcare
AgesNot listed
Hours5:30 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Kids Express
AgesNot listed
Hours4:30 am to 12 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Kramer Child Development Center
AgesNot listed
Hours5:30 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition from$932 / mo
State quality ratingNot rated
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St. John's Lutheran DayCare
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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1c Childcare & Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Christ Lutheran School
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Columbus Christian Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 3:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Columbus Community Hospital Child Care Center
AgesNot listed
Hours12 am to 12 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Immanuel Lutheran Daycare
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
LIT'L DARLIN DAYCARE owned by LAGINA KOZAK
AgesInfant to school age
Hours12 am to 12 pm
Tuition from$900 / mo
State quality ratingNot rated
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Little Angels Preschool & Daycare
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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St Bonaventure's Child Care Center
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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St Luke's Rainbow Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours7:45 am to 3:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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St. Isidore Preschool & Childcare - Columbus Catholic Schools (1872 38th Ave)
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Little Steps Childcare & Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours5:30 am to 7 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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St. Isidore Preschool & Childcare - Columbus Catholic Schools (3921 20th St)
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in Columbus
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC GROW WITH ME CHILD CARE owned by MORGAN RIDGEWAY Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI12615 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Anderson, Lynn Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI6359 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Ashli Porter Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI11414 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Birchem, Linda Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI4456 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bouc's Little Duckling Day Care Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FI6331 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cassie's Clubhouse Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI11237 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Colson's Childcare Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII9818 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Gengler, Jamie Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI9812 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Gray, Donna Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI6355 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| HERLEY DAYCARE own by RENEE HERLEY Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI10921 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| JUDY'S DAYCARE owned by JUDY COFFEY Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI9668 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Learn, Laugh, Love Childcare Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI12403 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Little Angels Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII9568 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Lopez, Alicia Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII9725 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| MANDY'S MUNCHKINS DAYCARE owned by AMANDA WEMHOFF Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII9550 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Melissa's Miles of Smiles Daycare Ob Melissa Bishop Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI12238 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Miss B's Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI12266 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| NIKKI'S FAMILY DAYCARE owned by NICOLE BROWN Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FI9373 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Petersen, Cindy Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI9367 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Putnam, Gerri Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI11241 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Shelly's Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI12048 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| SPIKES TIKES DAYCARE owned by SAMANTHA SPEICHER Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI12613 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| STEPH'S DAYCARE owned by STEPHANIE MANWARREN Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII9925 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Stutzman's Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII7036 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| T & C DAYCARE ob TIFFANY TODD Provisional Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII10112 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tender Loving Care Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII7017 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tiny Treasures Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI11302 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Traub's Tots Family Child Care Home I | 68601 | FI10392 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| TWINKLE CHILDCARE owned by NATALIE RODRIGUEZ Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FII10033 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Young Ones Family Child Care Home II | 68601 | FI6497 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Columbus
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Creek After School Program School Age Only Child Care Center | 68601 | SAOC8722 | 50 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| St John's After School Program School Age Only Child Care Center | 68601 | SAOC8765 | 15 | Not listed | Not rated |
Childcare in Columbus: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Columbus?
Columbus has 49 licensed programs on the Nebraska register: 16 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 31 home daycares and 2 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Nebraska?
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Nebraska. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Columbus?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: DHHS Licensed Child Care, NebraskaMAP (October 2025 roster). Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.