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Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia

100 Southwoods Ctr, Columbia, IL 622364.7· 43 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$201

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About Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia

Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsBefore- and after-school

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeSnacks provided
MoreFounded Since April of 2019
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Monroe County has a median price of $201 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Monroe County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$201

Toddler

Center$188

Preschool

Center$168

School age

Center$42

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
117 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#577026
See the state's record

Inspections

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia

Is Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia have inspection violations?

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia care for?

117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 281-8181 to ask.

What is Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia's phone number?

(618) 281-8181.

Where is Children First Learning Cntr - Columbia?

100 Southwoods Ctr, Columbia, IL 62236.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).