Best Daycare Centers in Elkhorn, NE
Compare 18 daycare centers in Elkhorn. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Elkhorn, Nebraska at a glance
- Daycares
- 18
- Avg rating
- 4.55/5
- Parent reviews
- 75
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Elkhorn has 18 licensed daycares with 75 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 68022 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elkhorn
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Premier Academy4.56 score4.7(20)
20111 Roberts St, Elkhorn, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
Premier Academy in Elkhorn receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and learning while feeling confident in the quality of care. The facility is noted for strong communication, cleanliness, special accommodations, and a family-like atmosphere.
caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong parent communication via appsafe environment with security features - 2Lord'S Lambs Child Care LLC4.48 score4.7(11)
20844 Bonanza Blvd, Elkhorn, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Lord's Lambs Child Care receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care and dedication. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, a Christ-centered curriculum, and affordable rates compared to competitors. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and excited to attend.
Caring and dedicated staffregular communication and app updatesChrist-centered environmentaffordable rates - 3Montessori West Maple4.05 score4.1(5)
18544 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Montessori West Maple receives mostly positive reviews praising the teachers, staff, and learning environment. However, one recent review indicates significant changes following acquisition by Cadence Education, citing staff turnover, burnout, poor communication, and declining quality despite premium pricing.
caring and nurturing teacherschildren love attendingstrong academic learning (readingnumbers) - 4Little Minds Learning Center - Omaha LLC3.84 score3.8(20)
20020 Manderson St, Elkhorn, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children
Parents consistently praise Little Minds Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The facility has undergone significant improvements under current leadership, with strong emphasis on communication, individualized attention, and school readiness. Multiple parents report their children are advanced compared to peers and experience excellent transitions to kindergarten.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Elkhorn
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Elkhorn, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Elkhorn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68022 | 18 | 4.55 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Elkhorn (29–229 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
9
Very Large
150+ children
3
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Elkhorn based on parent reviews
Premier Academy
20111 Roberts St, Elkhorn, NE
Premier Academy in Elkhorn receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and learning while feeling confident in the quality of care. The facility is noted for strong communication, cleanliness, special accommodations, and a family-like atmosphere.
Lord'S Lambs Child Care LLC
20844 Bonanza Blvd, Elkhorn, NE
Lord's Lambs Child Care receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care and dedication. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, a Christ-centered curriculum, and affordable rates compared to competitors. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and excited to attend.
The Hearth Academy Preschool INC
2949 North 204th St, Elkhorn, NE
Parents highlight the nurturing and welcoming atmosphere, noting that the staff, including Mrs. Hart, Mrs. McGuire, and Ms. Jen, genuinely love the children and facilitate smooth operations. Reviewers report that their children enjoyed their time and learned significantly from the fabulous environment and teachers.
Small Miracle Childcare And Preschool Learning
910 South 191st Ct, Elkhorn, NE
Parents describe the center as very caring, trustful, and nice, noting that their children are happy and engaged with learning activities and creative art projects. Caregivers are appreciated for providing excellent infant care and support for first-time parents.
Montessori West Maple
18544 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE
Montessori West Maple receives mostly positive reviews praising the teachers, staff, and learning environment. However, one recent review indicates significant changes following acquisition by Cadence Education, citing staff turnover, burnout, poor communication, and declining quality despite premium pricing.
Little Minds Learning Center - Omaha LLC
20020 Manderson St, Elkhorn, NE
Parents consistently praise Little Minds Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The facility has undergone significant improvements under current leadership, with strong emphasis on communication, individualized attention, and school readiness. Multiple parents report their children are advanced compared to peers and experience excellent transitions to kindergarten.
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Daycare Centers in Elkhorn, Nebraska
There are 18 daycare centers in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Elkhorn have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 75 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Elkhorn, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents highlight the nurturing and welcoming atmosphere, noting that the staff, including Mrs. Hart, Mrs. McGuire, and Ms. Jen, genuinely love the children and facilitate smooth operations. Reviewers report that their children enjoyed their time and learned significantly from the fabulous environment and teachers.
- Address
- 2949 North 204th St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 614-5400
Parents describe the center as very caring, trustful, and nice, noting that their children are happy and engaged with learning activities and creative art projects. Caregivers are appreciated for providing excellent infant care and support for first-time parents.
- Address
- 910 South 191st Ct, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 991-0696
Premier Academy in Elkhorn receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and learning while feeling confident in the quality of care. The facility is noted for strong communication, cleanliness, special accommodations, and a family-like atmosphere.
- Address
- 20111 Roberts St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 289-2239
Lord's Lambs Child Care receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care and dedication. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, a Christ-centered curriculum, and affordable rates compared to competitors. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and excited to attend.
- Address
- 20844 Bonanza Blvd, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 289-3437
Montessori West Maple receives mostly positive reviews praising the teachers, staff, and learning environment. However, one recent review indicates significant changes following acquisition by Cadence Education, citing staff turnover, burnout, poor communication, and declining quality despite premium pricing.
- Address
- 18544 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 289-3287
Parents consistently praise Little Minds Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The facility has undergone significant improvements under current leadership, with strong emphasis on communication, individualized attention, and school readiness. Multiple parents report their children are advanced compared to peers and experience excellent transitions to kindergarten.
- Address
- 20020 Manderson St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 934-5194
- Address
- 1200 North 181st Ct, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 333-4444
- Address
- 3100 North 206th St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 706-7205
- Address
- 20500 W Maple Rd, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 350-7200
- Address
- 400 South 210th St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 20110 Hopper St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 18480 California St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 706-7205
- Address
- 5115 North 208th St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 289-1727
Behaven Kids Elkhorn receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the center's ABA therapy approach, staff dedication, and welcoming environment, particularly for children with developmental needs. However, recent reviews raise concerns about declining management and staffing quality, inadequate supervision, and difficulty accommodating children with complex needs.
- Address
- 20275 Honeysuckle Dr, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 933-5700
- Address
- 4200 North 204th St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 289-3224
- Address
- 4200 North 204th St, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 289-3284
- Address
- 19660 Farnam, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 289-1727
- Address
- 20227 Veterans Dr, Elkhorn, NE
- Phone
- (402) 289-4764
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