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Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the KinderCare LearningCenterin Columbia, MO! We are conveniently located two blocks west of Stadium Blvd. on West Ash Street behind Old Navy.When families walk into KinderCare, they will find a safe, clean, and fun early learning program that invokes a feeling of family and sparks a love of lifelong learning. Come see our nationally accredited classrooms and discover how your child will learn and grow from infancy through the school-age years.Our teachers and staff are passionate about each child’s success! Families who want the best for their children will love what we have to offer.
The Columbia KinderCare places the health and safety of their children first at all times. We have a health and safety coordinator on staff Monday through Friday who ensures the safety requirements and compliance of state regulations. The center is locked at all times, and there is a single entrance in and out of the building requiring keypad entry. Each and every teacher has been CPR and First Aid certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- State Subsidies & NACCRRA (Military)
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia KinderCare often compared to?
Columbia KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Apple School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Columbia KinderCare?
The application deadline for Columbia KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Columbia KinderCare vs. Apple School
The nearest high school and preschool to Columbia KinderCare is Columbia Independent School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Lourdes Interparish School (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Lourdes Interparish School
(Catholic)
817 Bernadette Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-6516
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-6516
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Avg. class size: 22 students
College Park Christian Academy ![College Park Christian Academy Photo]( "College Park Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1114 College Park Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(209) 499-4147
Columbia, MO 65203
(209) 499-4147
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
La Petite Ecole
Special Program Emphasis
1111 S Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 999-9237
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 999-9237
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 57 students
Heritage Academy ![Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017]( "Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017")
Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Heritage Academy ![Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017]( "Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017")
Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shalom Christian Academy
(Christian)
312 Ridgeway Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 256-4824
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 256-4824
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
136 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 884-9173
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 6,961 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Lourdes Interparish School
(Catholic)
817 Bernadette Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-6516
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-6516
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Avg. class size: 22 students
College Park Christian Academy ![College Park Christian Academy Photo]( "College Park Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1114 College Park Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(209) 499-4147
Columbia, MO 65203
(209) 499-4147
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
La Petite Ecole
Special Program Emphasis
1111 S Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 999-9237
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 999-9237
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 57 students
Heritage Academy ![Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017]( "Heritage Academy Photo - 2016-2017")
Alternative School
2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2252
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
La Petite Ecole
Special Program Emphasis
1111 S Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 999-9237
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 999-9237
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 57 students
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbia Montessori School
Montessori School
3 Anderson Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-5418
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-5418
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
408 Locust St
Columbia, MO 65205
(573) 442-1556
Columbia, MO 65205
(573) 442-1556
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Park Deville
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3570
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3570
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Smithton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3260
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3260
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
West Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Clinkscales Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3230
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3230
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3590
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3590
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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