
Compare 14 daycare centers in Hastings. Average rating: 4.05/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hastings has 14 licensed daycares with 104 parent reviews averaging 4.05/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 68901 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
501 N Burlington Avenue, Hastings, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Reviews are primarily about the church facility and spiritual services rather than the preschool program. Parents praise the welcoming community, facility cleanliness, and faith-centered environment. Many reviews reference church services, meals, and community assistance rather than daycare-specific experiences.
705 East D St, Hastings, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Ark for its caring, stable staff with low turnover, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Families report their children are well-prepared for school, enjoy attending daily, and thrive under the teachers' care. Multiple parents highlight feeling secure leaving their children at this daycare.
975 S. Adams Central Ave., Hastings, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Parents consistently praise Hastings Family YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and respectful staff, and variety of amenities including a pool, gym, and daycare services. The facility offers a welcoming atmosphere with helpful front desk personnel and well-maintained equipment.
1700 West 2nd St, Hastings, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children
Beginnings Early Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and excellent communication about their children's daily activities. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care. One negative review questioned staff integrity and the director's demeanor.
1832 West 9th, Hastings, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Pooh Corner West receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, patience, and structured daily activities, with children reportedly enjoying the experience and forming friendships. However, concerns have been raised about transportation safety, enrollment process accessibility, and past staff conduct issues.
621 N Lincoln Av, Hastings, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Pooh Corner North receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights professional, patient staff, structured activities, and a friendly environment where children learn and build friendships. Negative reviews cite concerns about transportation safety, enrollment communication issues, and historical staff management problems.
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Hastings
Top qualities mentioned across 104 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Hastings, based on parent reviews
Hastings zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68901 | 14 | 4.05 | 5 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hastings (15–196 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Highest rated daycares in Hastings based on parent reviews
501 N Burlington Avenue, Hastings, NE
Reviews are primarily about the church facility and spiritual services rather than the preschool program. Parents praise the welcoming community, facility cleanliness, and faith-centered environment. Many reviews reference church services, meals, and community assistance rather than daycare-specific experiences.
705 East D St, Hastings, NE
Parents consistently praise Children's Ark for its caring, stable staff with low turnover, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Families report their children are well-prepared for school, enjoy attending daily, and thrive under the teachers' care. Multiple parents highlight feeling secure leaving their children at this daycare.
975 S. Adams Central Ave., Hastings, NE
Parents consistently praise Hastings Family YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and respectful staff, and variety of amenities including a pool, gym, and daycare services. The facility offers a welcoming atmosphere with helpful front desk personnel and well-maintained equipment.
465 S Marian Rd, Hastings, NE
One parent highlights the facility's strong religious programming, noting the church hosts two services and a Wednesday morning chapel. Another reviewer commends the leadership, specifically describing the pastor as super nice.
1700 West 2nd St, Hastings, NE
Beginnings Early Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and excellent communication about their children's daily activities. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care. One negative review questioned staff integrity and the director's demeanor.
1730 West 3rd Street, Hastings, NE
One parent describes Building Blocks Day Care as a top-notch facility offering a safe and loving environment where staff actively advocate for children. The reviewer highlights director Nita as a wonderful and supportive leader, noting their comfort level has remained high over four years of attendance.
There are 14 daycare centers in Hastings, 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 Hastings have an average rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 104 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hastings, 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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One parent highlights the facility's strong religious programming, noting the church hosts two services and a Wednesday morning chapel. Another reviewer commends the leadership, specifically describing the pastor as super nice.
One parent describes Building Blocks Day Care as a top-notch facility offering a safe and loving environment where staff actively advocate for children. The reviewer highlights director Nita as a wonderful and supportive leader, noting their comfort level has remained high over four years of attendance.
Reviews are primarily about the church facility and spiritual services rather than the preschool program. Parents praise the welcoming community, facility cleanliness, and faith-centered environment. Many reviews reference church services, meals, and community assistance rather than daycare-specific experiences.
Parents consistently praise Children's Ark for its caring, stable staff with low turnover, clean facilities, and nurturing environment. Families report their children are well-prepared for school, enjoy attending daily, and thrive under the teachers' care. Multiple parents highlight feeling secure leaving their children at this daycare.
Parents consistently praise Hastings Family YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and respectful staff, and variety of amenities including a pool, gym, and daycare services. The facility offers a welcoming atmosphere with helpful front desk personnel and well-maintained equipment.
Beginnings Early Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and excellent communication about their children's daily activities. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care. One negative review questioned staff integrity and the director's demeanor.
Several parents highlight the center's clean, welcoming lobby and excellent childcare, preschool, and swimming services, noting that children enjoy their teachers. Conversely, one reviewer reports a negative experience involving a mismanaged waitlist and a lost deposit after being removed from the availability list.
Parents highlight long-tenured staff, engaging outdoor activities, and supportive care, though one family reports a lack of communication regarding pickup policies and another alleges serious misconduct involving staff.
Pooh Corner West receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, patience, and structured daily activities, with children reportedly enjoying the experience and forming friendships. However, concerns have been raised about transportation safety, enrollment process accessibility, and past staff conduct issues.
Pooh Corner North receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights professional, patient staff, structured activities, and a friendly environment where children learn and build friendships. Negative reviews cite concerns about transportation safety, enrollment communication issues, and historical staff management problems.
One parent reports that staff promised a spot three times but canceled last minute because they did not want to accept another baby. The reviewer also describes the owner as unprofessional and notes that communication is extremely difficult.
Hastings Family YMCA receives consistently positive reviews praising the cleanliness, friendly staff, and helpful service. Parents highlight the quality facilities including the gym, pool, and daycare services. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings based on their experiences.
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