Daycares and preschools in Columbia, TN
25 licensed programs · 18 accept subsidy · 16 with Google ratings
Rise & Shine Christian Academy
Blessed Beginnings
Children's Corner Academy, Inc.
Little Sprouts Discovery Center
Hugging arms Daycare Center
Craft Christian Day School
TLC Childcare Ministry
Kid City USA - Columbia
Christ Our Savior Academy
The Children's Academy at Hospi-Tots
All Gods Children
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tenn
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central- Cul
New Harvest Child Care Center
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 name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | QRIS score | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibs & Bows Childcare Group Child Care Home | 38401 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Miss Sandy's Family Daycare Home Group Child Care Home | 38401 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
| Tammy's Tots Family Childcare Group Child Care Home | 38401 | On state record | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | QRIS score 98 | Accepts |
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Web Provider List, Tennessee Department of Human Services. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.