Columbus, OH daycare

Every child is endowed with the seeds of greatness.

Mary's Little Lamb is a warm, joyful learning academy in Columbus, OH for children from 6 weeks to school age — where big love, high expectations, and a whole lot of joy come together every single day.

4.9★Google Rating
48Reviews
Licensed& insured
Children learning through play
Licensed & lovedState-certified · CPR-trained staff
Story time
Music and play

A joyful place where every child is known and celebrated.

We keep our groups small and our hearts wide open. Every day blends warm routines, hands-on discovery, and plenty of time to play, create, and grow — because that's where the greatness comes out.

Interactive learning Play-based curriculum Community-rooted Family partnership

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A program for every stage of the journey.

From tiny infants to kindergarten-ready Pre-K, each room is designed around how children grow and what they need most.

Infants

6 weeks – 18 months

Infants

Gentle routines, responsive care, and lots of cuddles.

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Toddlers

18 months – 3 years

Toddlers

Movement, language, and joyful messy discovery.

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Preschool

3 – 4 years

Preschool

Friendships, big questions, and growing independence.

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Pre-K

4 – 5 years

Pre-K

Confident, curious, and ready for kindergarten.

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We nurture more than milestones.

Every child arrives with potential already inside them. Our approach is to fan that spark: with warmth, intention, and real high expectations.

Every child matters

We believe each child is endowed with seeds of greatness — our job is to help those seeds grow.

Joyful learning

Play is how children do their best thinking. We keep the joy alive at every age and stage.

Real friendships

Small groups build genuine bonds — sharing, empathy, and the give-and-take that shapes character.

Healthy, active days

Nourishing meals, outdoor time, and active movement give growing bodies the energy to thrive.

Bright spaces built for curious kids.

Rated 4.9★ by 48 Columbus families on Google — and counting.
Columbus families on Google 4.9★ · 48 reviews

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Come see Mary's Little Lamb for yourself.

Schedule a tour, meet our educators, and feel the warmth that makes 48 Columbus families rate us 4.9 stars.