Children First Learning Center-Columbia
Private
Childcare center serving children from six weeks to 12 years; its Southwoods location in Columbia runs year-round care, while school-age summer programming is consolidated at the operator's Waterloo (Covington) site for a camp-like experience for ages 5 to 12. Located at 100 Southwoods Drive in Columbia. Open enrollment.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Children First Learning Center-Columbia directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Ashley BrowneMy daughter has been going to Children First since she was an infant. She is now 2 and a half and I’ve had nothing but a great experience. From the directors to the teachers everyone here takes great care of the children and truly care about each one and their families. I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else!
★★★★★Alex HarrisonCFLC is our first (and only) experience with daycare. The location is great because of its convenient location on Rte 3 but safer being tucked away from almost all traffic. The directors Grace and Carrie are always accessible to discuss accommodations or concerns that may arise regarding my child. The app they use to communicate, log meals and potty events, and post pictures of the kids having fun, really helps maintain peace of mind that all is well away from home. The best for last, is Ms Rory, my child’s teacher in the two year old room. We enjoy all the adults that help at CFLC, but are extra fortunate that she has been my daughter’s teacher the entire eight months she has been enrolled. Rory has the most patient heart with these kids and communicates so well with parents to help her do whatever she can to see the kids succeed!
★★★★★Kristie RappsWe love Children's First. The directors and staff are incredible and truly love taking care of children. They have been accommodating and flexible when our son went from part time to full time. They communicate concerns and needs all the time. I adore the staff and our son loves going to school. We cannot sing the praises of Children First any higher.
★★★★★delaney KellyMy daughter started daycare here at 11 months. I was nervous because she was not happy at the daycare that she was at before when she was 4 months. It is a different story here. She loves her teachers. When we come in the morning she will reach for them. I see pictures of her weekly on the app they use and she always has a smile on her face. It is nice knowing that when I leave she is happy and safe. It is a happy environment from walking in the door and always seeing one of the directors smiling face to when we leave and being told have a great night. I couldn’t not imagine going anywhere else.
★★★★★Brooke BartonWe love our daycare family at Children First Learning Center! Our children absolutely adore their teachers and wake up excited to see them everyday. We are always greeted with a cheerful smile at drop-off in the very early mornings, which always makes for a great day. The directors are so very helpful, caring, and always there to answer any questions you may have. They have accommodated my ever changing schedule on more than one occasion without a blink of an eye. I would recommend this childcare center to everyone looking for a wonderful place for their child to grow!