How many KinderCare pre-kindergarten's are there in Columbus?

There are 22 KinderCare pre-kindergartens within 15 miles of Columbus.

What age should you start pre-kindergarten?

It’s their senior year of preschool! Let us get your kiddo ready for the years ahead. We provide pre-k programs for children ages 4-5 years old.

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Pre-K in Columbus, Ohio

Get your child ready for kindergarten in our Columbus pre-k's.

It's important to choose a learning environment that will help your child thrive and prepare them for the years ahead. Our pre-K classrooms in Columbus are designed to foster a love of learning and a sense of belonging.

Explore our pre-k programs at a location near you!

Give your child a bright future with KinderCare's award-winning and accredited pre-k programs in Columbus. Currently we have 22 pre-kindergartens in or nearby Columbus which can be found just below.

22 Pre-Kindergartens in Columbus, OH

1.
Avery Road KinderCare

5 Miles Away: 4705 Avery Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 777-1077

Center Director: Corinne Hill, since 2002

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Center Director: Corinne Hill
At KinderCare Since: 2002
2.
Gahanna KinderCare

1.3 Miles Away: 520 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 471-3665

Center Director: Danna Wellman, since 2016

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Center Director: Danna Wellman
At KinderCare Since: 2016
3.
Norton Road KinderCare

1.8 Miles Away: 1145 Norton Rd, Galloway, OH 43119
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 870-6166

Center Director: Veronica Woodfork, since 2022

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Center Director: Veronica Woodfork
At KinderCare Since: 2022
4.
New Albany KinderCare

4.2 Miles Away: 5524 New Albany Rd E, New Albany, OH 43054
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 775-0014

Center Director: Angela Blankenship, since 2000

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Center Director: Angela Blankenship
At KinderCare Since: 2000
5.
Polaris Parkway KinderCare

1.5 Miles Away: 8694 Oak Creek Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (740) 548-9669

Center Director: Gladys Thomas, since 2020

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Center Director: Gladys Thomas
At KinderCare Since: 2020
6.
Ridge Mill KinderCare

2.5 Miles Away: 3700 Ridge Mill Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 771-8909

Center Director: SARAH BICKER

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Center Director: SARAH BICKER
7.
Sunbury KinderCare

1.3 Miles Away: 1231 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 523-0277

Center Director: Melissa Gray, since 2012

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Center Director: Melissa Gray
At KinderCare Since: 2012
8.
Tamarack KinderCare

0.7 Miles Away: 1955 Tamarack Cir N, Columbus, OH 43229
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 433-0625

Center Director: Jasmine Castner, since 2025

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Center Director: Jasmine Castner
At KinderCare Since: 2025
9.
Tussing Road KinderCare

3.1 Miles Away: 6720 Tussing Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 868-9422

Center Director: Danette Henderson, since 2015

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Center Director: Danette Henderson
At KinderCare Since: 2015
10.
Winderly Lane KinderCare

4.6 Miles Away: 1829 Winderly Ln, Pickerington, OH 43147
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 759-8667

Center Director: Aimee Maczko, since 2019

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Center Director: Aimee Maczko
At KinderCare Since: 2019
11.
Taylor Woods KinderCare

4.6 Miles Away: 8315 Taylor Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 575-5040

Center Director: Kardene Joshua, since 2025

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Center Director: Kardene Joshua
At KinderCare Since: 2025
12.
Cherry Creek KinderCare

0.7 Miles Away: 550 Fox Ridge St, Columbus, OH 43228
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 870-7375

Center Director: Mary Slone, since 2022

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Center Director: Mary Slone
At KinderCare Since: 2022
13.
Reynoldsburg KinderCare

2.6 Miles Away: 6601 Bartlett Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Ages: 6 weeks to 9 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 866-4446

Center Director: Denneka Poindexter, since 2019

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Center Director: Denneka Poindexter
At KinderCare Since: 2019
14.
Hard Road KinderCare

1.2 Miles Away: 2001 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Ages: 6 weeks to 10 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 764-2994

Center Director: Asia Esters, since 2018

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Center Director: Asia Esters
At KinderCare Since: 2018
15.
Bethel Road KinderCare

2.6 Miles Away: 2001 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 457-0754

Center Director: Roslynne Williams, since 2003

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Center Director: Roslynne Williams
At KinderCare Since: 2003
16.
South Cleveland Avenue KinderCare

2.3 Miles Away: 55 S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 899-0026

Center Director: Katana Mullen, since 2018

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Center Director: Katana Mullen
At KinderCare Since: 2018
17.
Centennial KinderCare

2.6 Miles Away: 6477 Centennial Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 866-3750

Center Director: Laprecious Sharpe, since 2023

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Center Director: Laprecious Sharpe
At KinderCare Since: 2023
18.
Shannon Heights KinderCare

4.2 Miles Away: 5757 Shannon Heights Blvd, Dublin, OH 43016
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 764-0301

Center Director: Munaza Chaudhri, since 2023

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Center Director: Munaza Chaudhri
At KinderCare Since: 2023
19.
Worthington KinderCare

0.4 Miles Away: 77 Caren Ave, Worthington, OH 43085
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 888-9696

Center Director: Kelly Bright, since 1998

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Center Director: Kelly Bright
At KinderCare Since: 1998
20.
Lewis Center KinderCare

2.2 Miles Away: 96 Neverland Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Ages: 6 weeks to 10 years
Open: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (740) 549-0264

Center Director: Amanda Harriff, since 2025

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Center Director: Amanda Harriff
At KinderCare Since: 2025
21.
Pickerington KinderCare

4.8 Miles Away: 1545 Cross Creeks Blvd, Pickerington, OH 43147
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 751-9707

Center Director: Aimee Reese, since 2007

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Center Director: Aimee Reese
At KinderCare Since: 2007
22.
Berry Leaf KinderCare

3.7 Miles Away: 3885 Berry Leaf Ln, Hilliard, OH 43026
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Call: (614) 850-0180

Center Director: Paula Lemle, since 2016

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Center Director: Paula Lemle
At KinderCare Since: 2016

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Pre-K in Columbus, Ohio

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