Columbia Kinder College
114 W Cherry St, Columbia, IL
4.2· 10 reviews
Creative Kids
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $188
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About
About Creative Kids
Creative Kids is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving 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 summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2Y to 6Y |
|---|---|
| Programs | Summer camp |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | 4 year degree teachers; trained in child CPR and First-Aid |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus service before and after school, up to age 7) |
| More | Founded 1987 |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Monroe County has a median price of $188 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.
Infant
Center$201
Toddler
Center$188
Preschool
Center$168
School age
Center$42
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Kids
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
- 59 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #111669
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Kids
Is Creative Kids licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Creative Kids 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 Creative Kids care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Creative Kids' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 281-7711 to ask.
What is Creative Kids' phone number?
(618) 281-7711.
Where is Creative Kids?
410 N Metter Ave, Columbia, IL 62236. The nearest other daycare we list is Columbia Kinder College, 0.4 miles away.