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The Playground

2401 Thornberry Dr
Columbia, MO 65202

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Tel: (573) 214-0343

www.gocolumbiamo.com

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The Playground is a missouri licensed child care facility for ages 6 1/2 weeks to 12 years.

All classrooms have complete curricula, which will touch all areas of development cognitive, social, emotional and motor.

Our goal at The Playground is to help children expand their knowledge outside the classroom, and to help families learn and grow together.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-1

Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, MO is $7,854 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).