Quality Childcare in Columbia, MO

Creative / positive behavior / conscious discipline / age appropriate curriculum / on-going for both Students and teachers

Learn Through Discovery

At Big Steps Early Learning Center, you get licensed care for children from 6 weeks to 8 years of age. Your child will learn through hands-on activities, exploration, and interaction with peers, adults, and their surroundings.

Child-First Education

Our teaching practices & lessons are based on Appelbaum Institute’s Creative Preschool Curriculum. Read more about our mission & philosophy.

A Great Facility

Your child will enjoy an age-appropriate classroom, fun outdoor play, and all kinds of fun events. Learn more about our facility and events.

Enroll Today!

More details about joining our amazing school can be found on our enrollment page. Our classrooms fill up quickly, so contact us today.

Our Daycare Programs & Specialized Classrooms

Infant

Your baby will build great preschool memories in the infant room at Big Steps Early Learning Center.

Toddler

Your child will enjoy fun, stimulating activities based on the 4 main areas of developmental learning

Tots

Your child will continue the developmental learning that we emphasize in the toddlers room.

Tikes

Children learn to take turns, share, cooperate, and express feelings in an appropriate manner.

Pre-K

At our center, your child can prepare for kindergarten with our energetic Pre-K program.

Before & After Care

When the public schools close, but you still have to go to work, who looks after your children?