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The Playground

2401 Thornberry Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
The Playground is a missouri licensed child care facility for ages 6 1/2 weeks to 12 years.
All classrooms have complete curricula, which will touch all areas of development cognitive, social, emotional and motor.
Our goal at The Playground is to help children expand their knowledge outside the classroom, and to help families learn and grow together.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for The Playground?
The application deadline for The Playground is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, MO is $7,854 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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