180 Daycare Centers in Lincoln, Nebraska
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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lincoln
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.
- 1The Pines Day School4.79 score5(19)
8410 Executive Woods Dr, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
The Pines Day School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the experienced, caring teachers and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are academically prepared for kindergarten while enjoying a balanced mix of learning and play, with many children continuing to speak fondly of their experience years later.
Experienced and caring teacherssafe and welcoming environmentacademic and social-emotional growthkindergarten readiness - 2Knowledge Beginnings4.72 score4.9(20)
6700 South 32nd St, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 170 children
Knowledge Beginnings is highly regarded by parents for its caring staff, strong curriculum, and excellent communication. Children show significant academic and developmental progress, and parents consistently report feeling confident in the quality of care. The center fosters a family-like community atmosphere with engaging activities and special events.
Experienced and caring staffstrong academic curriculumexcellent parent communication via app and daily updateseducational field trips and activities - 3Fingerprints Child Development Center4.72 score4.9(20)
7800 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children
Parents consistently praise Fingerprints Child Development Center for its nurturing staff, strong communication, and educational environment. All reviewers rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting long-term satisfaction with staff consistency, cleanliness, and structured learning activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.
Staff warmth and attentivenessStep 5 quality ratinglow staff turnoverdaily communication app with photos and updates - 4Inspiring Minds Preschool & Childcare4.7 score4.9(17)
7211 Plaza Ct., Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children
Inspiring Minds Preschool & Childcare in Lincoln receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviewers praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication through apps and photos, and educational activities. Parents highlight their children's happiness, growth, and smooth transitions across age groups from infant to school-age.
Caring and attentive staffstrong communication via app updates and photosfamily-oriented activities and eventssmooth transitions between age groups - 5True Knowledge Preschool4.67 score5(10)
5445 Red Rock Lane, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
True Knowledge Preschool receives unanimous five-star reviews from parents who consistently praise teacher Miss McKenzie's individual attention, patience, and teaching ability. Parents report their children look forward to attending, develop strong friendships, acquire significant academic knowledge including reading skills, and arrive well-prepared for kindergarten.
Individual attention to each childsmall class sizessocial interaction opportunitiespatient and caring teacher - 6Little Learners Preschool And Academy4.64 score5(9)
5521 Shady Creek Court, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Little Learners Preschool and Academy in Lincoln, Nebraska receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling options (part-time and drop-in care), and high-quality education. Parents highlight low staff turnover, affordable pricing, strong communication, and a nurturing Christian environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
Flexible scheduling (part-time and drop-in options)low staff turnover with experienced long-term teachersaffordable tuitioncaring and communicative staff - 7North American Martyrs Ext. Care4.64 score4.8(20)
1101 Isaac Dr, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
Reviews praise North American Martyrs as a welcoming Catholic church community with excellent facilities and programming. Parents highlight the friendly staff, beautiful architecture, and inclusive atmosphere. Note: Most reviews reference the church itself rather than the extended care/daycare program specifically.
welcoming communitynice staffbeautiful buildingreligious instruction - 8Kids First INC4.61 score4.8(16)
6024 L St, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Kids First Inc in Lincoln receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, kind staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong educational programming and relationship-building focus. Families describe feeling part of a supportive community where children are genuinely loved and well-cared for.
Caring and kind staffsafe environmentchild development and learning (academicssocial skills - 9Nature Center Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
3201 S Coddington, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Nature Center Preschool is highly rated as a beautiful park and nature preserve with well-maintained trails, diverse habitats, and family-friendly attractions including bison, live and stuffed animals, playgrounds, and scenic walking paths. Visitors consistently praise the peaceful setting, cleanliness, and variety of activities for children and families. The facility offers educational opportunities through nature centers and outdoor recreation in a safe, fenced environment.
Well-maintained trailsdiverse habitats (forestwetlandgrassland) - 10Brandy'S Bunch Early Learning Center4.56 score4.7(20)
1111 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
These reviews appear to be for Christ Place Church rather than Brandy's Bunch Early Learning Center. Reviews praise the church's worship services, pastoral staff, and children's programs. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality of sermons, and community environment.
Warm and friendly staffengaging children's programs and Sunday schoolenergetic worship servicesskilled pastoral leadership
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Highest rated daycares in Lincoln based on parent reviews
The Pines Day School
8410 Executive Woods Dr, Lincoln, NE
The Pines Day School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the experienced, caring teachers and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are academically prepared for kindergarten while enjoying a balanced mix of learning and play, with many children continuing to speak fondly of their experience years later.
Knowledge Beginnings
6700 South 32nd St, Lincoln, NE
Knowledge Beginnings is highly regarded by parents for its caring staff, strong curriculum, and excellent communication. Children show significant academic and developmental progress, and parents consistently report feeling confident in the quality of care. The center fosters a family-like community atmosphere with engaging activities and special events.
Fingerprints Child Development Center
7800 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE
Parents consistently praise Fingerprints Child Development Center for its nurturing staff, strong communication, and educational environment. All reviewers rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting long-term satisfaction with staff consistency, cleanliness, and structured learning activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.
Inspiring Minds Preschool & Childcare
7211 Plaza Ct., Lincoln, NE
Inspiring Minds Preschool & Childcare in Lincoln receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviewers praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication through apps and photos, and educational activities. Parents highlight their children's happiness, growth, and smooth transitions across age groups from infant to school-age.
True Knowledge Preschool
5445 Red Rock Lane, Lincoln, NE
True Knowledge Preschool receives unanimous five-star reviews from parents who consistently praise teacher Miss McKenzie's individual attention, patience, and teaching ability. Parents report their children look forward to attending, develop strong friendships, acquire significant academic knowledge including reading skills, and arrive well-prepared for kindergarten.
Little Learners Preschool And Academy
5521 Shady Creek Court, Lincoln, NE
Little Learners Preschool and Academy in Lincoln, Nebraska receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling options (part-time and drop-in care), and high-quality education. Parents highlight low staff turnover, affordable pricing, strong communication, and a nurturing Christian environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
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Daycare Centers in Lincoln, Nebraska
There are 180 daycare centers in Lincoln, Nebraska. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln
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- Address
- 1725 Lake Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 476-6202
La Petite Academy Lincoln receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, happy to attend daily, and receive individualized attention from teachers and leadership. The center is commended for transparent communication, emotional development focus, and safe, engaging learning environment.
- Address
- 2700 Jameson North, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 421-3125
- Address
- 2140 Atwood Ln, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 477-1655
- Address
- 5700 Nw 10th Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 441-7949
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Lincoln for its caring, attentive staff and clean, welcoming environment. All reviewers highlight excellent communication through apps and daily updates, strong child development outcomes, and the dedication of staff members like director Amber. Multiple first-time parents emphasize feeling confident and safe entrusting their children to this facility.
- Address
- 6900 Huntington Ave, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 466-8285
- Address
- 4401 North 40th, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 438-7070
- Address
- 7601 Vine Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 486-1860
- Address
- 121 Skyway Rd, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 489-0878
- Address
- 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 437-5757
Academic Advantage Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong curriculum, and their children's developmental progress. One parent raised serious safety concerns regarding infant/toddler supervision and incidents of biting.
- Address
- 6021 South 56th Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 420-5440
- Address
- 2118 South 15th St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 481-4334
- Address
- 730 North 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 770-9925
- Address
- 6402 Judson Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 434-9262
- Address
- 5910 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 464-5410
- Address
- 5035 Everett St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 481-8623
- Address
- 130 Skyway, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 489-0872
- Address
- 2200 Dodge Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 436-1129
- Address
- 1800 South 84th St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 440-3196
- Address
- 2229 J St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 436-1547
- Address
- 7401 Jacobs Creek Dr., Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 436-1612
The Children's Place receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional, long-tenured staff who provide loving, individualized care and create a safe, educational environment. The daycare is noted for its multi-generational reputation, with families returning across generations and staff members who have been there for decades.
- Address
- 3900 Vine St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 466-6341
- Address
- 1200 North 56th St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 466-1800
- Address
- 5225 South 16th St, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 423-1919
- Address
- 4600 Lewis Avenue, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 441-4601
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy for its caring, engaged staff and positive learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents appreciate the communication, daily photos, and curriculum. Multiple families report their children have thrived developmentally and emotionally at this facility.
- Address
- 6632 Taylor Park Dr, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 488-3125
- Address
- 4700 Antelope Creek Rd, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 475-0395
- Address
- 2800 Crossbridge Rd., Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 438-0468
- Address
- 7700 Leighton Avenue, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 434-9262
- Address
- 1940 South 77th Street, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 489-0341
- Address
- 7130 Kentwell Lane, Lincoln, NE
- Phone
- (402) 435-2946
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