32 Daycare Centers in Papillion, Nebraska
Browse all 32 daycare centers in Papillion, Nebraska. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Papillion
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.
- 1Shadow Lake Childcare4.72 score4.9(20)
1103 Applewood Dr, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children
ERROR: The reviews provided are for Shadow Lake Collision Center (an auto repair shop), not Shadow Lake Childcare (a daycare center). No daycare reviews are available to summarize.
Unable to assess - wrong business type - 2Rainbow Child Care Center4.68 score4.9(15)
620 Gold Coast Dr, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 166 children
Parents consistently praise Our House Children's Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. The center receives high marks for academic preparation, reasonable pricing compared to competitors, regular communication with families, and engaging activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term satisfaction.
Experienced and caring staffsmooth transitions for new studentsregular communication via app and photoscompetitive pricing - 3Our House Children'S Learning Center INC4.68 score4.9(15)
605 Gold Coast Dr, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Our House Children's Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, smooth transitions for children, strong academics, competitive pricing, and welcoming atmosphere that makes families feel supported.
Experienced and caring staffsmooth transition supportregular communication with parentscompetitive pricing compared to other centers - 4Little Lights Preschool4.67 score5(10)
520 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Little Lights Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a warm, welcoming community with exceptionally caring teachers and well-structured programs. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic preparation, social development, and enthusiasm for attending, with many describing it as a hidden gem that fosters lasting friendships among both children and parents.
Caring and supportive teacherswarm community atmospheresmall program size allowing personalized attentionhalf-day options available - 5All About Kidz II4.67 score5(10)
780 Pinnacle Dr, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
All About Kidz II in Papillion receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are thriving academically and socially in a clean, well-organized environment with enriching activities.
Excellent teacher-child relationships and carestrong parent communicationclean facilityeducational programming - 6Apple Tree Orchard Preschool & Childcare4.55 score4.8(11)
137 N Jefferson St, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 215 children
Apple Tree Orchard Preschool & Childcare in Papillion receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, structured curriculum with diverse activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report multi-generational attendance and express gratitude for the facility's safety measures, extended hours, and pandemic protocols.
Caring and nurturing staff who treat children wellstructured cu - 7Overland Hills Christian Childcare And Preschool4.47 score4.7(10)
707 Gruenther St, Papillion, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
Overland Hills Christian Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and spiritual education. However, one parent with an autistic child reported three safety incidents within three days including a choking incident, an escape attempt, and a window cord hazard, along with concerns about inadequate supervision and unavailable specialized staff.
Caring and attentive staffspacious facility wit - 8Bright Minds Learning Center4.24 score4.3(20)
1216 Royal Dr, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Bright Minds Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong communication, and child-focused approach. Parents report their children are happy, making developmental progress, and looking forward to attending. The directors and staff are noted for being responsive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.
Excellent staff communicationcaring and attentive teachersstrong social and educational developmentspecial needs accommodation (autism - 9Bright Minds Learning Center4.24 score4.3(20)
604 Golden Gate Cir, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children
Bright Minds Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and developing well. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, supportive management that works with families during challenges, and strong focus on both education and play. The facility is noted as reasonably priced and welcoming to children with diverse needs.
Warm and caring staffexcellent communication and daily updatessupportive managementstrong social and educational development - 10Adventuretime Academy4.07 score4.1(13)
1610 Charleston Dr, Papillion, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Adventure Time Academy in Papillion receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, safe environment, educational activities, and strong communication. The facility has earned trust from families using the center for multiple years and multiple children.
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Papillion based on parent reviews
Shadow Lake Childcare
1103 Applewood Dr, Papillion, NE
ERROR: The reviews provided are for Shadow Lake Collision Center (an auto repair shop), not Shadow Lake Childcare (a daycare center). No daycare reviews are available to summarize.
Rainbow Child Care Center
620 Gold Coast Dr, Papillion, NE
Parents consistently praise Our House Children's Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. The center receives high marks for academic preparation, reasonable pricing compared to competitors, regular communication with families, and engaging activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term satisfaction.
Our House Children'S Learning Center INC
605 Gold Coast Dr, Papillion, NE
Our House Children's Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, smooth transitions for children, strong academics, competitive pricing, and welcoming atmosphere that makes families feel supported.
Little Lights Preschool
520 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE
Little Lights Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a warm, welcoming community with exceptionally caring teachers and well-structured programs. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic preparation, social development, and enthusiasm for attending, with many describing it as a hidden gem that fosters lasting friendships among both children and parents.
All About Kidz II
780 Pinnacle Dr, Papillion, NE
All About Kidz II in Papillion receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are thriving academically and socially in a clean, well-organized environment with enriching activities.
Apple Tree Orchard Preschool & Childcare
137 N Jefferson St, Papillion, NE
Apple Tree Orchard Preschool & Childcare in Papillion receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, structured curriculum with diverse activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report multi-generational attendance and express gratitude for the facility's safety measures, extended hours, and pandemic protocols.
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Daycare Centers in Papillion, Nebraska
There are 32 daycare centers in Papillion, 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 Papillion, 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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Little Lights Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a warm, welcoming community with exceptionally caring teachers and well-structured programs. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic preparation, social development, and enthusiasm for attending, with many describing it as a hidden gem that fosters lasting friendships among both children and parents.
- Address
- 520 W Lincoln St, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 679-1018
- Address
- 603 S Jefferson St, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 597-0778
All About Kidz II in Papillion receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are thriving academically and socially in a clean, well-organized environment with enriching activities.
- Address
- 780 Pinnacle Dr, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 932-2190
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- 205 E Halleck St, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 331-8901
Parents consistently praise Our House Children's Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. The center receives high marks for academic preparation, reasonable pricing compared to competitors, regular communication with families, and engaging activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term satisfaction.
- Address
- 620 Gold Coast Dr, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 932-1759
ERROR: The reviews provided are for Shadow Lake Collision Center (an auto repair shop), not Shadow Lake Childcare (a daycare center). No daycare reviews are available to summarize.
- Address
- 1103 Applewood Dr, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 592-8071
Our House Children's Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, smooth transitions for children, strong academics, competitive pricing, and welcoming atmosphere that makes families feel supported.
- Address
- 605 Gold Coast Dr, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 339-9225
Apple Tree Orchard Preschool & Childcare in Papillion receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, structured curriculum with diverse activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Multiple families report multi-generational attendance and express gratitude for the facility's safety measures, extended hours, and pandemic protocols.
- Address
- 137 N Jefferson St, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 827-7537
Overland Hills Christian Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and spiritual education. However, one parent with an autistic child reported three safety incidents within three days including a choking incident, an escape attempt, and a window cord hazard, along with concerns about inadequate supervision and unavailable specialized staff.
- Address
- 707 Gruenther St, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 339-6925
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- 206 E Lincoln St, Suite A, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 452-3890
Bright Minds Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong communication, and child-focused approach. Parents report their children are happy, making developmental progress, and looking forward to attending. The directors and staff are noted for being responsive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.
- Address
- 1216 Royal Dr, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 933-0390
Bright Minds Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and developing well. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, supportive management that works with families during challenges, and strong focus on both education and play. The facility is noted as reasonably priced and welcoming to children with diverse needs.
- Address
- 604 Golden Gate Cir, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 592-2305
Adventure Time Academy in Papillion receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, safe environment, educational activities, and strong communication. The facility has earned trust from families using the center for multiple years and multiple children.
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- 1610 Charleston Dr, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 331-6434
Cozy Lil' Cottage receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise attentive care, detailed daily reports, and a home-like atmosphere, while negative reviewers report serious concerns including poor hygiene standards, inadequate supervision leading to injuries, and harsh staff behavior toward children at an outing.
- Address
- 517 S Washington St, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 884-3888
Parents consistently praise Charming Children for providing excellent care, structured learning, and developmental support. Staff members, including owners Penny and Lee, are described as caring, attentive, and actively involved in children's education and play. Multiple parents report significant developmental gains and feel their children are safe, happy, and well-prepared for school transitions.
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- 911 N Adams St, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 934-8084
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- 200 East 6th St, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 339-8706
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- 720 Fenwick St, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 898-9633
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- 700 Tara Rd, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 898-0491
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- 500 Valley Rd, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 898-0496
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- 110 Eagle Ridge Dr, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 898-0498
Parents consistently praise LA PETITE ACADEMY INC in Papillion for its warm, family-like environment and dedicated, long-tenured staff. Director Tracy and her team are repeatedly highlighted for their genuine care, individualized attention to each child, and strong leadership. All reviewers report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially.
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- 11328 South 96th St, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 938-5003
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- 500 N Monroe St, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 991-3405
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- 711 Olson Dr, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 502-5800
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- 420 N Washington St, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 339-1178
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- 965 Patricia Dr, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 932-7788
This YMCA location in Papillion receives consistently positive feedback from members who praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and reasonable pricing. Members highlight the quality gym equipment, nice pool, and various programs including swim lessons and fitness training with minimal wait times.
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- 1111 East 1st St, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 339-9861
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- 10520 South 123rd Ave, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 592-6714
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- 1307 Rogers Dr, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 898-0497
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- 1701 Hardwood Dr, Papillion, NE
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- (402) 898-0489
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- 400 Cedardale Rd, Papillion, NE
- Phone
- (402) 898-0492
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Frequently asked questions
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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