Best Daycare Centers in Omaha, NE
Compare 379 daycare centers in Omaha. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Omaha, Nebraska at a glance
- Daycares
- 379
- Avg rating
- 4.27/5
- Parent reviews
- 2,216
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 93
Omaha has 379 licensed daycares with 2,216 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.93 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 68110 (avg 5 stars), while 68135 has the largest selection (19 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Omaha
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 Learning Academy4.8 score5(20)
1502 South 24th St, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
The Learning Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong communication through their app. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving developmentally across all age groups. The center offers flexible hours, nutritious meals, and specialized accommodations for children with diverse needs.
Caring and professional teachersexcellent communication app with photos and updatesclean and secure facilitystrong curriculum with age-appropriate activities - 2Primrose School At Falling Waters4.8 score5(20)
6625 South 193rd Ave, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 197 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Falling Waters as an excellent, caring facility where children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are described as dedicated, welcoming, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being, with strong communication and a clean, safe environment. Families report high satisfaction with the curriculum, special events, and overall experience.
Caring and professional staffexcellent communication via Procare apphands-on curriculumclean and safe facility - 3Stonebridge Christian Preschool4.75 score5(15)
13906 S Plaza, Omaha, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children
Parents consistently praise Stonebridge Christian Preschool for its caring, trustworthy staff and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is described as well-maintained with a positive learning environment that helps children thrive. Families appreciate the Christian values, genuine relationships, and sense of belonging fostered at the center.
Loving and trustworthy staffwelcoming communitywell-kept facilitiespositive atmosphere - 4Millard Children'Sacademy4.72 score5(13)
6912 South 156th St, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 281 children
Millard Children's Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the friendly, experienced staff and clean facility. Parents consistently note their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy daily activities including themed learning and field trips, and genuinely love attending.
Friendly and experienced staff with long tenureclean facilitystructured learning with rotating classrooms by subjectweekly themes and art projects - 5Westwood Hearts & Minds Early Childhood Program4.64 score4.8(20)
13056 Atwood Ave, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Parents consistently praise Hearts & Minds for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who genuinely care for children. The faith-based curriculum combined with developmentally appropriate learning prepares children well for kindergarten while building strong social skills and confidence. Families report feeling welcomed into a caring community and express high satisfaction across multiple programs including Mother's Day Out and Preschool.
Loving and patient staff with high tenurefaith-based education approachwarm and welcoming communitydevelopmentally appropriate curriculum - 6Harrison Village Childcare INC4.63 score4.8(19)
16944 Audrey St, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Harrison Village Childcare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, clean facilities, and child-centered approach to learning and development. Parents highlight the caring teachers, responsive management, and strong communication throughout the day. Multiple long-term families report their children have thrived academically and socially at this center.
Caring and dedicated staffclean and inviting facilityresponsive management and directorsexcellent communication and daily updates - 7Tenderhearts Child Care Center4.59 score4.8(14)
12315 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Tenderhearts Child Care Center in Omaha receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, bilingual staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in varied activities, and experience genuine care from teachers who treat them like their own.
Bilingual and sign language instructioncaring and patient staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility - 8Education Express4.58 score5(7)
304 North 168th Cir, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Education Express is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Omaha where parents report exceptional staff care and attention to their children. Parents consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly atmosphere, age-appropriate curriculum, and the directors' and teachers' genuine commitment to knowing each child's individual needs. Multiple parents recommend the center as a safe, loving, and educational environment.
Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and caring staffpersonalized attention to each child's needs and learning styleage-appropriate curriculum - 9Children'S Express Childcare And Learning4.56 score4.7(20)
2814 South 87th St, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Children's Express Childcare and Learning in Omaha receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and children's genuine happiness and attachment to teachers. First-time parents particularly appreciate the supportive guidance and responsive management from owner Star and director Mayra.
Caring and attentive staff with low turnoverexcellent daily communication via Brightwheel app with photos and videosdetailed tracking of meals and diaper changessupportive guidance for first-time parents - 10King Of Kings Church4.56 score4.7(20)
11615 I St, Omaha, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 250 children
Note: Reviews provided are for King of Kings Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews describe a welcoming religious community with strong worship services, engaged pastoral staff, and active family/youth programs including special needs events and community service initiatives.
Welcoming and inviting atmosphereengaging pastors and staffstrong sense of communityexcellent children's and youth ministry programs
Rating Distribution
Based on 200 daycares with Google ratings in Omaha
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 2,216 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Omaha, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Omaha zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68110 | 8 | 5 | 4 | |
| 68144 | 18 | 4.64 | 5 | |
| 68136 | 12 | 4.57 | 4 | |
| 68105 | 6 | 4.55 | 3 | |
| 68114 | 15 | 4.52 | 6 | |
| 68130 | 12 | 4.51 | 3 | |
| 68131 | 9 | 4.47 | 2 | |
| 68135 | 19 | 4.46 | 5 | |
| 68102 | 9 | 4.41 | 2 | |
| 68164 | 17 | 4.4 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Omaha (15–412 children)
Small
up to 30 children
22
Medium
31–75 children
91
Large
76–150 children
187
Very Large
150+ children
79
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Omaha based on parent reviews
The Learning Academy
1502 South 24th St, Omaha, NE
The Learning Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong communication through their app. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving developmentally across all age groups. The center offers flexible hours, nutritious meals, and specialized accommodations for children with diverse needs.
Primrose School At Falling Waters
6625 South 193rd Ave, Omaha, NE
Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Falling Waters as an excellent, caring facility where children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are described as dedicated, welcoming, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being, with strong communication and a clean, safe environment. Families report high satisfaction with the curriculum, special events, and overall experience.
Stonebridge Christian Preschool
13906 S Plaza, Omaha, NE
Parents consistently praise Stonebridge Christian Preschool for its caring, trustworthy staff and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is described as well-maintained with a positive learning environment that helps children thrive. Families appreciate the Christian values, genuine relationships, and sense of belonging fostered at the center.
Millard Children'Sacademy
6912 South 156th St, Omaha, NE
Millard Children's Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the friendly, experienced staff and clean facility. Parents consistently note their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy daily activities including themed learning and field trips, and genuinely love attending.
Westwood Hearts & Minds Early Childhood Program
13056 Atwood Ave, Omaha, NE
Parents consistently praise Hearts & Minds for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who genuinely care for children. The faith-based curriculum combined with developmentally appropriate learning prepares children well for kindergarten while building strong social skills and confidence. Families report feeling welcomed into a caring community and express high satisfaction across multiple programs including Mother's Day Out and Preschool.
Harrison Village Childcare INC
16944 Audrey St, Omaha, NE
Harrison Village Childcare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, clean facilities, and child-centered approach to learning and development. Parents highlight the caring teachers, responsive management, and strong communication throughout the day. Multiple long-term families report their children have thrived academically and socially at this center.
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Daycare Centers in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha offers a robust selection of 379 childcare facilities, ranging from large centers to intimate home-based options, ensuring families can find a setting that fits their specific needs. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities, safe environments, and caring staff as the defining features of these centers. For those seeking high performance, the 68110 zip code stands out with an average rating of 5 stars across its eight locations.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Omaha have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 200 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.59 stars. Our analysis covers 2,216 parent reviews. Parents in Omaha most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring and attentive staff.
When choosing a daycare in Omaha, 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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- Address
- 6370 South 140th Ave, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 991-6771
One parent highlights the church's caring congregation and notes the presence of a nursery, while another describes the leadership as friendly and the sermons as direct. A third review praises the music programs and the overall worship experience without specifying childcare details.
- Address
- 3535 Maplewood Blvd, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 572-1079
La Petite Academy in Omaha receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and patient staff, structured STEM-focused curriculum, daily photo/video updates, flexible scheduling, and strong developmental outcomes for children. The director Lisa and her team are noted for being responsive to parent concerns and creating a nurturing, home-like environment.
- Address
- 10707 Birch St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 496-3926
- Address
- 7020 Cass St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 556-6262
- Address
- 6707 South 178th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 991-6794
Nebraska Children's Home Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its early childhood/preschool program, which parents describe as safe, warm, caring, and well-organized with strong attention to educational and social development. The organization is also praised for its adoption support services. However, one negative review describes a problematic foster-to-adopt experience involving staff demanding private health and firearm information beyond state requirements.
- Address
- 4939 South 118th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 898-7760
- Address
- 3320 South 127th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 991-6725
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy for its caring, engaged staff and strong educational curriculum that prepares children for elementary school. Children are reported to be happy and excited about attending, with families noting the facility is clean and well-organized. Multiple parents highlight the supportive environment and quality care provided over many years of enrollment.
- Address
- 10909 Q St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 339-7223
La Petite Academy in Omaha receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff and leadership, particularly Director Tiffany, for creating a nurturing, safe learning environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Multiple parents express strong confidence in the center and indicate they would return or recommend it to others.
- Address
- 2519 South 140th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 330-0307
Parents consistently praise Candlewood KinderCare in Omaha for its caring, professional staff and strong educational programs. Children show notable development in communication, social skills, and academic readiness. The center is noted for excellent safety measures, responsive communication via app and staff, and family-oriented environment.
- Address
- 1735 North 121st St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 493-5399
- Address
- 12602 Pacific St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 333-2060
West Dodge KinderCare in Omaha receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews (10 total, all 5/5 stars) highlight the caring and experienced staff, strong communication with parents through a daily app, clean facility, and developmentally-focused curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and thriving in both infant and pre-K classrooms.
- Address
- 520 North 152nd Ave Cir, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 445-8000
Parents consistently praise the Millard KinderCare location for its caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and emotionally, with parents appreciating daily communication, individualized attention, and a well-rounded curriculum. Multiple reviewers have enrolled multiple children and plan long-term enrollment.
- Address
- 5636 South 147th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 895-5337
YMCA Early Learning Center - Bergan Chi receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. One parent reported communication issues and their child's unhappiness, creating a notable contrast to the majority of reviews.
- Address
- 1919 South 74th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 398-6779
- Address
- 1502 South 48th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 556-3434
- Address
- 3405 South 119th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 333-8662
- Address
- 2316 South 18th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 738-2092
- Address
- 2724 Riverview Blvd, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 738-2092
- Address
- 5101 South 17th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 898-2801
- Address
- 6523 Western Ave, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 554-1510
- Address
- 1821 North 90th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 592-8005
- Address
- 831 South 88th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 391-0977
Hamilton Heights Child Development Center receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared academically, with many families staying for multiple years. The center is noted for strong communication, outdoor play, and a family-like atmosphere.
- Address
- 15475 Taylor St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 502-5225
- Address
- 2207 North 168th Ave, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 991-2732
- Address
- 5051 South 51st St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 734-6001
- Address
- 17830 Shadow Ridge Dr, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 706-7205
- Address
- 1624 North 33rd St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 551-4214
Lollipop Patch Childcare & Preschool in Omaha receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews, with a perfect 5/5 rating. Parents praise the caring staff, strong leadership, low turnover, and individualized attention to children's development. Families report successful transitions, significant growth in their children's social and academic skills, and a trustworthy environment.
- Address
- 5524 North 99th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 573-8030
Lollipop Patch receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Sarah and Bonnie, and highlight the warm, nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the hands-on learning activities, home-cooked meals, affordable pricing, and strong communication from teachers. Many report their children are happy and learning significantly during their time at the facility.
- Address
- 7240 Blondo St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 391-2919
- Address
- 5414 South 36th St, Omaha, NE
- Phone
- (402) 706-4564
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