
Compare 26 daycare centers in North Platte. Average rating: 4.37/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
North Platte has 26 licensed daycares with 84 parent reviews averaging 4.37/5.11 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 65% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 69101 with 24 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.
402 Baytree Ave, North Platte, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 12 children
Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church's religious services, not for the preschool/daycare program. No parent reviews about the daycare facility, staff, curriculum, or childcare services were found.
1210 South Ash St, North Platte, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
North Platte Community Center receives consistently high ratings for cleanliness, friendly staff, and quality food. Reviews highlight positive experiences with various programs including daycare, senior activities, and event hosting. The facility is noted as welcoming and well-maintained.
305 West 5th Street, North Platte, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 29 children
First Lutheran Church Preschool in North Platte receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the facility's appearance, staff friendliness, and overall quality. One negative review provides no specific details. The majority of reviews highlight satisfaction with the preschool program and church community.
2520 West 2nd, North Platte, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children
Old MacDonald Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher Madonna and the quality of education provided. One parent reported a negative phone interaction with Madonna, citing rudeness and poor communication skills.
1802 N Jeffers, North Platte, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Little Lamb Preschool-Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, dedicated staff, and kindergarten readiness. However, two low ratings cite serious safety concerns including Easter eggs filled with metal nails and a child locked outside.
Based on 17 daycares with Google ratings in North Platte
Top qualities mentioned across 84 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in North Platte, based on parent reviews
North Platte zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69101 | 24 | 4.31 | 9 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in North Platte (12–160 children)
Small
up to 30 children
10
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
9
Very Large
150+ children
1
Highest rated daycares in North Platte based on parent reviews
402 Baytree Ave, North Platte, NE
Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church's religious services, not for the preschool/daycare program. No parent reviews about the daycare facility, staff, curriculum, or childcare services were found.
1210 South Ash St, North Platte, NE
North Platte Community Center receives consistently high ratings for cleanliness, friendly staff, and quality food. Reviews highlight positive experiences with various programs including daycare, senior activities, and event hosting. The facility is noted as welcoming and well-maintained.
602 S Taft Ave, North Platte, NE
Parents report that the staff is caring, friendly, and treats children like family, with one noting specific staff members by name. Reviewers highlight the clean and orderly facility, with one stating it is the best daycare in town and highly recommending it for children of all ages.
305 West 5th Street, North Platte, NE
First Lutheran Church Preschool in North Platte receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the facility's appearance, staff friendliness, and overall quality. One negative review provides no specific details. The majority of reviews highlight satisfaction with the preschool program and church community.
1923 W. A Street, North Platte, NE
One parent notes their two children have attended for nearly two years with satisfaction, while another highlights the caring and loving nature of the staff, stating their kids enjoyed the experience.
2520 West 2nd, North Platte, NE
Old MacDonald Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher Madonna and the quality of education provided. One parent reported a negative phone interaction with Madonna, citing rudeness and poor communication skills.
There are 26 daycare centers in North Platte, 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 North Platte have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 17 rated facilities, with 65% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.92 stars. Our analysis covers 84 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in North Platte, 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 notes their two children have attended for nearly two years with satisfaction, while another highlights the caring and loving nature of the staff, stating their kids enjoyed the experience.
Parents report that the staff is caring, friendly, and treats children like family, with one noting specific staff members by name. Reviewers highlight the clean and orderly facility, with one stating it is the best daycare in town and highly recommending it for children of all ages.
Unable to provide a daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church's religious services, not for the preschool/daycare program. No parent reviews about the daycare facility, staff, curriculum, or childcare services were found.
First Lutheran Church Preschool in North Platte receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the facility's appearance, staff friendliness, and overall quality. One negative review provides no specific details. The majority of reviews highlight satisfaction with the preschool program and church community.
North Platte Community Center receives consistently high ratings for cleanliness, friendly staff, and quality food. Reviews highlight positive experiences with various programs including daycare, senior activities, and event hosting. The facility is noted as welcoming and well-maintained.
Old MacDonald Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher Madonna and the quality of education provided. One parent reported a negative phone interaction with Madonna, citing rudeness and poor communication skills.
Little Lamb Preschool-Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, dedicated staff, and kindergarten readiness. However, two low ratings cite serious safety concerns including Easter eggs filled with metal nails and a child locked outside.
One parent reports a positive experience where teachers made their daughter feel loved and supported her growth, while another parent describes a negative experience involving staff who were perceived as unfriendly and neglectful during incidents like a child falling. The latter reviewer also cited concerns over continued tuition charges during a hospitalization for a stomach virus and alleged that staff mocked their child.
One parent describes the facility as professional and first class, while others report severe safety concerns including physical abuse by older children and staff, as well as abusive punishment methods by staff. Feedback is sharply divided between a single positive recommendation and multiple accounts of negligence, dangerous conditions, and mistreatment of children.
One parent describes the facility as professional and highly recommends it, while two others report severe safety concerns including physical abuse, neglect, and inappropriate treatment of children. These conflicting experiences highlight significant issues with supervision and staff conduct alongside positive remarks about professionalism.
One parent alleges severe abuse, including starvation and isolation, noting that staff who reported the misconduct were fired rather than the perpetrators. Another review cites poor communication, lack of transparency regarding injuries, and a hostile work environment for employees.
The Salvation Army North Platte location receives universal praise for its community support and assistance programs. Reviews highlight the caring staff, free meals served on Friday evenings, food pantry services, and overall helpfulness to those in need.
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