Question 1

What types of childcare facilities are listed?

Accepted Answer

Three types of licensed childcare appear here: day care centers (larger facilities with multiple staff), day care homes (small home-based care for up to 12 children), and group day care homes (home-based care for up to 16 children with an assistant). All are licensed and inspected by the state.

Question 2

How are childcare facilities licensed and inspected?

Accepted Answer

Each state's licensing agency inspects and licenses childcare facilities. Inspections cover health and safety standards, staff qualifications, child-to-staff ratios, and facility conditions. Inspection reports are public record.

Question 3

Why does this page show providers outside my town?

Accepted Answer

The search includes providers within a 10-mile radius because many families use childcare near their workplace or along their commute, not just in their home town. You can filter by distance to focus on closer options.

Provider▲▼	Type▲▼	Distance▲	Capacity▲▼	Ages	Phone	License▲▼
Filipiak, Stacey A 2722 Overview Dr, Columbia	Group Home	8.6 mi	12 / 12n	6 Weeks - 12 Years Night: 6 Weeks - 12 Years	(618) 719-5810	License issued
St. Paul'S Lutheran Preschool 227 Goodhaven St, Columbia	Center	8.7 mi	20	3 Years - 6 Years	(618) 281-4190	License issued
Creative Kids, Inc. 410 N Metter Ave, Columbia	Center	9.2 mi	59	2 Years - 6 Years	(618) 281-7711	License issued
Columbia Kinder College 114 W Cherry St, Columbia	Center	9.3 mi	105	6 Weeks - 12 Years	(618) 281-5115	Pending renewal application
Daytime Discoveries 627 S Meyer Ave, Valmeyer	Center	9.6 mi	99	6 Weeks - 13 Years	(618) 935-2800	License issued