1 / 5CREATIVE KIDS, INC.
License issued (IL)410 N METTER AVE, COLUMBIA, IL 62236
DCC in Monroe County, Illinois
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 59 children
The public record
- License number
- 111669
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
- Address
- 410 N METTER AVE, COLUMBIA, IL 62236
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- +16182817711
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Illinois licensed
Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so CREATIVE KIDS, INC. is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 2 to 6 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 59 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 28 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star26
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
From Google
Recent parent reviews
As both a teacher and a parent, I highly recommend this preschool! It's a loving, structured environment where children truly thrive. Current owner Karrie Goleaner has built an incredible team of caring, dedicated staff who are passionate about early childhood education.
Katey BedardJul 9, 2026Can not say enough wonderful things about this place! Both of my kids have gone to school there, my youngest currently is in the rainbow room. Everything from the teachers, to the kids, down to the food is beyond wonderful! If you are looking for a safe environment with teachers who love you kids like their own this is definitely the place to go!!
erika barbeeFeb 4, 2026We love Creative Kids! I've had 2 children go to Creative Kids and both have really enjoyed their experiences there and love Mrs. Horn. They do so many fun activities every week. There is always something exciting to look forward to.
Sheena RobertsApr 12, 2019Our family has had the pleasure of having two children attend Creative Kids in Columbia, IL. The oldest, now 7, is a Sky kid graduate and my middle daughter is 5 and currently in the Rainbow room. I cannot express how much my girls have enjoyed it there. The teachers, staff, building and curriculum are so conducive to a loving, creative and learning environment for my children. We first learned of Creative Kids after my oldest daughter, then almost 2 1/2 yrs old, had been enrolled at a Montessori school nearby for about 3 months. We were very disappointed with the Montessori method including that there was no daily sheets or any real communication from the staff about how my child's day went, what she ate or whether she had napped. At Creative Kid's we get all the info that we needed to know that she was enjoying her time there, eating well, napping and learning! What a welcomed difference! My husband and I are so impressed with how our two older daughters have excelled at Creative Kids, that we already have talked to management about securing a spot for our now 10 month old son once he is ready for the Sunshine room. :) Oh, and the food!!! My girls are known for saying that "Mrs. Potts is the best cook ever!"
Jessica HultingMay 11, 2017Both of my children attend Creative Kids, and they absolutely love this school. My daughter will be moving to Kindergarten next year, and she is extremely well prepared to handle anything she sees next year. Every single staff member that works at Creative Kids has a vested interest in all the children that go there. My husband and I both agree that the education our children have received has exceeded our expectations.
Robyn BrueggemanMay 10, 2017We've been thrilled with the experience our daughter has received at Creative Kids. Each week has a different theme with completely new activities and decor; kids are never bored. The teachers are loving, compassionate, and willing to accommodate each child as he/she is. I appreciate that I get a daily sheet informing me of that day's happenings as well as something specific about my child. Also, meals and snacks are homemade, healthy, and FUN!
Kate PfefferMay 3, 2017
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about CREATIVE KIDS, INC.
Is CREATIVE KIDS, INC. a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. CREATIVE KIDS, INC. holds Illinois licence 111669, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Monroe County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does CREATIVE KIDS, INC. accept?
- Illinois licenses CREATIVE KIDS, INC. for children 2 to 6 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 59. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at CREATIVE KIDS, INC.?
- The licence record lists English. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.
Does this page show inspection results for CREATIVE KIDS, INC.?
- No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects CREATIVE KIDS, INC.'s inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 111669. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.
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