Our teaching staff is made up of professionals that have a passion and desire to work with children, to see them grow and develop into their own person.
The teachers are certified with their Child Development Associates Credential (CDA) or Bachelor's Degree.
All of the staff at the center are dedicated to making sure your child is safe, secure, well taken care of and has a day filled with learning and adventure.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- We are so glad you have chosen to look into the Columbus KinderCare. Our team would love to meet you and show you our wonderful center. We have a beautiful back-yard where your child can explore and grow to their full potential. We also have wonderful classrooms full of adventure and education. We offer amazing nutritious meals guided by the federal food program. Our staff is professionally trained, experienced and highly qualified. Come in today for a tour and see the amazing quality of our program, facility and staff!
Keeping your child safe and secure is our first priority.Our school has a keypad entry for parents to enter into the building. All children must be signed in and out on our paper based roster on a daily basis by our teachers. Please make sure you walk with your child to their classroom. A teacher will be so happy to see you and your childeach day. We have fenced in and secure playground to allow the children opportunities to explore the outdoors.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- CCDF; NACCRRA; Military is additional 10% off; Columbus Reg. Hospital is 10% off; Furceia is 10% off; Federal Food Program
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Avenue KinderCare often compared to?
Central Avenue KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like North Star Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Central Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for Central Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Central Avenue KinderCare vs. North Star Montessori School
The nearest high school to Central Avenue KinderCare is Bethel Holiness Christian School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Bartholomew School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Star Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Bartholomew School ![St. Bartholomew School Photo]( "St. Bartholomew School Photo")
(Catholic)
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
North Star Montessori School
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Children Inc #2
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
2.4 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
2.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethel Holiness Christian School
(Christian)
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
17.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
19.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Christian)
710 E County Road 160 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5980
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5980
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Bartholomew School ![St. Bartholomew School Photo]( "St. Bartholomew School Photo")
(Catholic)
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
2.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Holiness Christian School
(Christian)
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Star Montessori School
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Children Inc #2
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
2.4 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6045 E State St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 School House Lane
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
9073.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
9073.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
9075.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3611 Sprunica Rd
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
9076.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3990 W Division Rd
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 422-5223
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 422-5223
9077.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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