Columbia Childcare Centre

Licensed, not-for-profit daycare providing services for children ages 1-5

Full-time spaces open to the public!

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Columbia Childcare Centre: A Foundation for Lifelong Learning

At Columbia Childcare Centre, we provide a caring, nurturing, and educational environment where the joy of childhood, the excitement of play, and the adventure of learning are celebrated every day.

Our licensed full-time childcare program supports children ages 1–5 and is open to both the Columbia College community and families from the wider Calgary community. Conveniently located in Northeast Calgary near Deerfoot Trail and Memorial Drive, our centre is easily accessible for busy families.

Our philosophy centers on creating a child-focused community. Here, learners of all ages come together – children, families, educators, and staff – to foster an atmosphere where joy, play, and learning are interwoven, celebrated, and cherished. At Columbia Childcare Centre, we’re not just caring for children; we’re nurturing the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and leaders.

What Makes Our Childcare Different

Extended Hours
Open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM.

No Professional Development Closures
Our centre remains open year-round, with staff professional development scheduled outside operating hours.

Meals Included
Healthy hot lunches and snacks prepared onsite and included in parent fees.

Child-Centered Learning
Our Emergent Curriculum supports learning through children’s interests, relationships, and play.

Enriched Experiences
Music and dance programming, visits from community partners, and fun themed days throughout the year.

Family Communication
A digital app keeps families connected daily with updates and photos.

Safe & Inclusive Environment
Secure fob access, a natural outdoor playground, and a multicultural team speaking many languages.

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Choosing a Childcare Provider

It can be difficult choosing a Childcare centre. To help, we have developed a list of questions that you can use to compare different centres.

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Our Facility

Our Childcare centre is a child-centred community of learners where children, families, educators, and staff work together. Check out our facility & book a tour!

Our Programs

Infant (12-19 mo)

Toddler (19-36 mo)

Preschool Age (3 to 5 yr)

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What our families are saying:

Parent Survey Results 2025

“Columbia Child Care Centre has been a great daycare for my daughter. Before coming to this daycare my daughter was a very shy 3-year-old, and now she is leaving as a more outgoing 4-year-old. My daughter has learned so much in the year and a half that she attended here and I am quite pleased about her learning and social development. I attribute her growth to the dedicated and patient attention given to her by the staff. The staff are wonderful and very attentive and always keep me informed of my daughter’s day-to-day activities and behaviour. The center itself is very nice as well, clean with lots of toys and activities for the children. We are sad that it is time to move on, I know my daughter will miss all the staff and friends that she made while at Columbia Child Care.”
– Veronica G

“Thank you for taking such good care of Nathan these past few years! We appreciate all the time and effort you put into making Columbia Childcare an enjoyable experience for him!”
– Candice P

“I have to say, I think Columbia is an amazing facility and I can’t wait for my son to go back. He seems to be thriving and loving daycare every day. I have recommended it to friends and other ladies at work. The staff are amazing, especially Ms. Beata and Ms. Elvira. Thank you for all the awesome work you’re doing.”
– Danielle M

“The easiest decision I ever made once I had my son was to go back to school and make a good life for us!! The HARDEST part about that was being able to find a childcare facility that I could trust. Having the stress of starting school, being a single mom, and strangers watching my child was incredible, but Columbia Childcare made life easier for me. Going to school myself at Columbia College and seeing the kids outside having fun while I was in class was a huge relief for me. The staff understood the workload I had and made it a wonderful place for me and my son. The staff is so loving and welcoming and great from the start. They have followed me through my dreams and honestly helped me succeed.”
– Angela N

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Henry Cao profile pictureHenry Cao
06:15 29 Aug 25
A truly great childcare centre! The teachers were nice and caring, and the daily activities were well arranged. My kid loved it -- and he does not love daycare easily. I highly recommend this daycare!
Bibiana Rodriguez profile pictureBibiana Rodriguez
21:28 14 Aug 25
The best experience I have had, I thank the institution for the care and learning that my daughter has had.
Mary Ann profile pictureMary Ann
16:18 23 Jul 25
We are very happy with our daughter’s daycare. The teachers and all the staff are very kind, caring, and truly attentive to the children. The classrooms are clean and well-organized, with plenty of materials to support the kids’ development. The programs they offer are very beneficial and help children both learn and have fun. I highly recommend this daycare with confidence.
may wong profile picturemay wong
21:34 22 Jul 25
Herbalistic profile pictureHerbalistic
21:34 22 Jul 25
Pinski Force profile picturePinski Force
21:33 22 Jul 25
Karol Vasquez Pineda profile pictureKarol Vasquez Pineda
14:52 22 Jul 25
My daughter attends the daycare at Columbia College, and it has been an excellent experience for both of us. She is very happy there. She learns, plays, socializes, and has so much fun every day. The staff is very friendly—they always welcome you with a smile and are willing to help in any way they can. I truly appreciate the care and support they provide. I highly recommend this daycare to other parents.
Emily P profile pictureEmily P
14:19 05 Apr 25
My daughters attended this childcare center, and they absolutely loved it! They learned so much—everything from songs and variety of activities like crafts, play, exercising to the alphabet—while having a great time. The teachers and staff were all incredibly friendly, and we’re especially grateful to Ms.Parvin, Ms.Mika, Ms.Shukri and Ms.Jenny for making it such a wonderful experience. My girls were always happy here, and we couldn’t be more thankful!
Kidist Kelemu profile pictureKidist Kelemu
02:21 20 Jan 25
Really was a good place to keep my daughter while I was at work
Togs Lover profile pictureTogs Lover
22:35 17 Sep 24
If I could give 10 stars to this daycare, I would give 12.

Very high standards in terms of cleaning, feeding, caring and looking after children. I am literally very sad we had to leave this wonderful facility because of location change. I saw a lot of daycares but no one of them stays even close to Columbia.

My very special thanks to wonderful and amazing Mrs.Parvin who goes above and beyond to make our moms’ lives easier. She is such an experienced and kindhearted person. I will never forget her kindness she extended to us as newcomers and helped during a difficult adaptation of our daughter in the childcare. God bless your family, Mrs.Parvin!

The teachers are also very nice and experienced. I have never heard a negative word from my child about any of them. She rushed to daycare every day and hugs with teachers were an inevitable part of daily routine they had.

I really really really appreciate the time my child spent here and all the efforts the staff put to make this place such a wonderful spot to leave a child without any doubts in your head when you are away. This is how a perfect daycare should look like! Keep going, Columbia! Billion thanks to you for the year we spent here!

My warmest regards,
Oksana