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Best Daycare Centers in Holdrege, NE

Compare 7 daycare centers in Holdrege. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Holdrege, Nebraska at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Holdrege has 7 licensed daycares with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 68949 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Holdrege

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.

  1. 1
    Ymca Of The Prairie
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1415 Broadway, Holdrege, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    YMCA of the Prairie in Holdrege receives consistently high ratings from community members who praise its facilities and staff. Parents and patrons appreciate the indoor pool, gymnasium, and recreational amenities, as well as the positive and helpful attitude of staff members. The facility is viewed as a valuable community asset that offers affordable activities and programs for families.

    positive and helpful staffwell-maintained facilityindoor pool with multiple
  2. 2
    Little Learners Children'S Academy
    4.15 score
    4.3(5)

    1326 6th Avenue, Holdrege, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Little Learners Children's Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and effective communication. The center is noted as the largest daycare provider in Phelps County and comes highly recommended by most reviewers. However, one negative review alleges discriminatory treatment of an infant by management.

    caring staffclean facilitywell-managedvariety of activities and crafts
  3. 3
    Community Action Partnership Of Mid Nebraska
    4.12 score
    4.2(8)

    815 East St, Holdrege, NE · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 18 children

    Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska in Holdrege receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the helpful and friendly staff. However, a few reviews cite poor customer service and unwillingness to communicate with potential clients.

    helpful stafffriendly and nice peopleinformativegood community resource

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Holdrege

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Holdrege, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

4.2avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Holdrege zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
689497
4.5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Holdrege (18–99 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Holdrege based on parent reviews

Ymca Of The Prairie

4.5(20)

1415 Broadway, Holdrege, NE

YMCA of the Prairie in Holdrege receives consistently high ratings from community members who praise its facilities and staff. Parents and patrons appreciate the indoor pool, gymnasium, and recreational amenities, as well as the positive and helpful attitude of staff members. The facility is viewed as a valuable community asset that offers affordable activities and programs for families.

positive and helpful staffwell-maintained facilityindoor pool with multiple

Little Learners Children'S Academy

4.3(5)

1326 6th Avenue, Holdrege, NE

Little Learners Children's Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and effective communication. The center is noted as the largest daycare provider in Phelps County and comes highly recommended by most reviewers. However, one negative review alleges discriminatory treatment of an infant by management.

caring staffclean facilitywell-managed

Community Action Partnership Of Mid Nebraska

4.2(8)

815 East St, Holdrege, NE

Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska in Holdrege receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the helpful and friendly staff. However, a few reviews cite poor customer service and unwillingness to communicate with potential clients.

helpful stafffriendly and nice peopleinformative

Bethel'S Tutoring Tots

5

704 West Av, Holdrege, NE

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Daycare types in Holdrege

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Headstart Programs 1

Daycare Centers in Holdrege, Nebraska

There are 7 daycare centers in Holdrege, 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 Holdrege have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Holdrege, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Holdrege

Showing 7 results

Bethel'S Tutoring Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
704 West Av, Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 995-8932
Ymca Of The Prairie
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

YMCA of the Prairie in Holdrege receives consistently high ratings from community members who praise its facilities and staff. Parents and patrons appreciate the indoor pool, gymnasium, and recreational amenities, as well as the positive and helpful attitude of staff members. The facility is viewed as a valuable community asset that offers affordable activities and programs for families.

positive and helpful staffwell-maintained facilityindoor pool with multiple
Address
1415 Broadway, Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 995-4050
Little Learners Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Learners Children's Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and effective communication. The center is noted as the largest daycare provider in Phelps County and comes highly recommended by most reviewers. However, one negative review alleges discriminatory treatment of an infant by management.

caring staffclean facilitywell-managed
Address
1326 6th Avenue, Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 991-3227
Community Action Partnership Of Mid Nebraska
Headstart Programs
4.2

Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska in Holdrege receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the helpful and friendly staff. However, a few reviews cite poor customer service and unwillingness to communicate with potential clients.

helpful stafffriendly and nice peopleinformative
Address
815 East St, Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 995-8711
Trinity Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
613 18th Av, Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 995-6580
Wiggles And Giggles Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2321 East 4th Avenue, Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 248-0008
Loving Care Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1421 13th St., Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 991-0150

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Holdrege, Nebraska. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Holdrege have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Holdrege, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Nebraska's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Nebraska)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Holdrege offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Nebraska typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Holdrege for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Holdrege must be licensed by Nebraska's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.