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Discover the best licensed daycare centers in Brainard. Quality childcare with qualified staff and safe environments.

Top Daycare Centers in Brainard

1

The Goddard School of Columbus

Goddard Systems, Inc.

★★★★☆
4.8/5

The Goddard School of Columbus offers a premier early childhood education program with F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic preparation with social development. Their play-based curriculum emphasizes STEAM learning, literacy development, and social-emotional skills. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. All teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields and receive ongoing professional development. The center provides nutritious meals and maintains low teacher-to-child ratios for personalized attention.

Experience:8 years
Reviews:32 parent reviews
4502 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KBefore & After School CareSummer Camp
2

Little Learners Academy

Independent

★★★★☆
4.7/5

Little Learners Academy provides comprehensive childcare with a strong emphasis on early literacy and kindergarten readiness. Their curriculum incorporates Creative Curriculum® with hands-on learning centers, phonics instruction, and developmental assessments. The center features secure facilities with camera monitoring, large indoor gross motor area, and fenced outdoor playgrounds. Staff includes certified early childhood educators with CPR/First Aid training. The program focuses on individualized learning plans and maintains excellent communication with parents through daily reports and regular conferences.

Experience:12 years
Reviews:28 parent reviews
3020 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KBefore & After School Care
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Columbus Child Development Center

Independent

★★★★☆
4.5/5

Columbus Child Development Center offers a nurturing environment with a research-based curriculum that combines play-based learning with structured academic preparation. Their program includes Spanish language exposure, music and movement, and character education. The facility features secure access control, modern classrooms with natural lighting, and age-appropriate learning materials. Teachers hold early childhood credentials and participate in continuous training. The center emphasizes healthy nutrition with cooked-on-site meals and maintains strong safety protocols including regular emergency drills and health screenings.

Experience:15 years
Reviews:45 parent reviews
3412 25th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KBefore & After School Care