Columbia Children's Center

Columbia Children's Center offers play-based learning in small-group settings with experienced teachers. The program includes age-based classrooms called Young Toddler, Early Years, Preschool, and Kindergarten Readiness. The environment is described as warm and designed for young children to feel safe, capable, and excited to learn, with strong communication between parents and teachers as a central focus.

• Ages: 18 months–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Columbia Children's Center is a locally owned preschool and child care center that has been serving Santa Maria families since 1992. It offers flexible half-day and full-day enrollment options in most programs and year-round care for working families. Programs are organized around social, emotional, and academic readiness. The center notes that many families come from neighborhoods and nearby communities throughout the Santa Maria Valley, and it states that it is proud to be part of the village that supports children and families.

Last updated April 2, 2026.