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Daycares and preschools in Columbia, TN

25 licensed programs · 18 accept subsidy · 16 with Google ratings

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QRIS score 97
Daycare center

Little Rascals Daycare

Columbia · 38401 · 4.7 (26 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 97
Daycare center

Rise & Shine Christian Academy

Columbia · 38401 · 4.9 (8 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 96
Daycare center

Blessed Beginnings

Columbia · 38401 · 4.7 (15 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 96
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 96
Daycare center

Children's Corner Academy, Inc.

Columbia · 38401 · 5.0 (5 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 96
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 99
Daycare center

Little Sprouts Discovery Center

Columbia · 38401 · 5.0 (4 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
  • Accepts subsidy
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Daycare center

Hugging arms Daycare Center

Columbia · 38401 · 4.6 (9 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 97
Daycare center

Craft Christian Day School

Columbia · 38401 · 5.0 (2 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 99
Daycare center

TLC Childcare Ministry

Columbia · 38401 · 5.0 (2 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 98
Head Start

Northridge Head Start

Columbia · 38401 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 2:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 98
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Daycare center

Kid City USA - Columbia

Columbia · 38401 · 4.4 (16 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 99
Daycare center

Christ Our Savior Academy

Columbia · 38401 · 4.4 (7 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 99
  • TN Star Quality Program accredited
  • Accepts subsidy
  • Faith-based
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Home daycare

ABC Learning Center

Columbia · 38401 · 3.7 (3 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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QRIS score 97
Daycare center

All Gods Children

Columbia · 38401 · 3.5 (13 on Google)
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 97
  • Accepts subsidy
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QRIS score 85
Daycare center

New Harvest Child Care Center

Columbia · 38401 · No Google rating
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 5 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingQRIS score 85
  • Accepts subsidy
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Licensed home daycares in Columbia

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 nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesQRIS scoreSubsidy
Bibs & Bows Childcare
Group Child Care Home
38401On state record12infant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot ratedAccepts
Miss Sandy's Family Daycare Home
Group Child Care Home
38401On state record12infant, toddler, preschool and school ageQRIS score 98Accepts
Tammy's Tots Family Childcare
Group Child Care Home
38401On state record12infant, toddler, preschool and school ageQRIS score 98Accepts

Childcare in Columbia: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Columbia?

Columbia has 25 licensed programs on the Tennessee register: 21 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 4 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 18 accept child care subsidy.

Who licenses child care in Tennessee?

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Services licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Tennessee. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.

What is QRIS score?

Tennessee's Quality Rating and Improvement System scores licensed programs on an annual assessment. 19 of 25 programs in Columbia hold a rating.

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 Columbia?

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. 18 of 25 programs in Columbia (72%) accept it.

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Source: Web Provider List, Tennessee Department of Human Services. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.