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Columbia Kinder College

114 W Cherry St, Columbia, IL 622364.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$201

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About Columbia Kinder College

Columbia Kinder College is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, 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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to six years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
105 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 5:45 pm; Sat - Sun Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to six years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentComputers, foreign language, sign language, fine arts
StaffEducated and certified staff
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (provides transportation for your child)
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Columbia Kinder College 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 Columbia Kinder College

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
105 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#399662
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 Columbia Kinder College

Is Columbia Kinder College licensed?

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

Does Columbia Kinder College 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 Columbia Kinder College care for?

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

What are Columbia Kinder College's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Columbia Kinder College cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 281-5115 to ask.

What is Columbia Kinder College's phone number?

(618) 281-5115.

Where is Columbia Kinder College?

114 W Cherry St, Columbia, IL 62236. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids, 0.4 miles away.

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