Columbia Childcare Centre
Licensed, not-for-profit daycare providing services for children ages 1-5Full-time spaces open to the public!
Open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed on statutory (national) holidays only
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.
Choosing a Childcare Provider
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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
What our families are saying:
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