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Best Daycare Centers in Seward, NE

Compare 8 daycare centers in Seward. Average rating: 4.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Seward, Nebraska at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.63/5
Parent reviews
19
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Seward offers 8 licensed daycares, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.63/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 68434 zip code, averaging 4.63 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Seward

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
    Memorial Health Care Systems Child Development Center
    3.77 score
    3.7(16)

    319 North Columbia Street, Seward, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    These reviews do not pertain to the child development center. All 10 reviews discuss hospital and emergency room experiences at Memorial Health Care Systems, praising medical staff, care quality, and facility cleanliness. No actual daycare reviews are present.

    Professional and kind medical stafftimely patient careclean facilitywelcoming admissions staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Seward

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.35avg rating
5 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Seward zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
684348
4.63
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Seward (12–140 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Seward based on parent reviews

St John Child Development Center

4.8(2)

1053 N. Columbia Avenue, Seward, NE

One parent highlights the center's popularity and its proximity to St. John's church and school, noting that religious instruction is part of the program. Another reviewer, who attended as a child, expresses strong affection for the staff.

popular locationreligious educationproximity to church and school

Kozy Kidyz L.L.C.

5(1)

305 S 11th, Seward, NE

Seward County Head Start

5

459 South 6th Street, Seward, NE

Memorial Health Care Systems Child Development Center

3.7(16)

319 North Columbia Street, Seward, NE

These reviews do not pertain to the child development center. All 10 reviews discuss hospital and emergency room experiences at Memorial Health Care Systems, praising medical staff, care quality, and facility cleanliness. No actual daycare reviews are present.

Professional and kind medical stafftimely patient careclean facility

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Daycare types in Seward

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2

Daycare Centers in Seward, Nebraska

There are 8 daycare centers in Seward, 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 Seward have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 19 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Seward, 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 Seward

Showing 8 results

Seward County Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
459 South 6th Street, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 643-6272
Kozy Kidyz L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
305 S 11th, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 643-9511
St John Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.8

One parent highlights the center's popularity and its proximity to St. John's church and school, noting that religious instruction is part of the program. Another reviewer, who attended as a child, expresses strong affection for the staff.

popular locationreligious educationproximity to church and school
Address
1053 N. Columbia Avenue, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 643-3122
Memorial Health Care Systems Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

These reviews do not pertain to the child development center. All 10 reviews discuss hospital and emergency room experiences at Memorial Health Care Systems, praising medical staff, care quality, and facility cleanliness. No actual daycare reviews are present.

Professional and kind medical stafftimely patient careclean facility
Address
319 North Columbia Street, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 646-4673
Funshine Development Center Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1767 North 2nd, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 643-4659
Seward Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
240 North 7th Street, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 643-0592
St Vincent De Paul Extended Care Program
Church Daycare
Address
152 Pinewood Ave, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 643-9525
Bright Beginnings Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1400 North 5th Street, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 643-2141

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Seward, Nebraska. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Seward have an average Google rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Seward, 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
Seward offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Seward for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Seward 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.