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1,147 Daycare Centers in Nebraska

Browse 1,147 daycare centers across Nebraska. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Nebraska

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Nebraska can make the decision-making process smoother.

Nebraska has about 1,147 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Nebraska. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Nebraska

There are 1,147 daycares in Nebraska: 22 headstart facilities, 218 before/after school centers, 133 religious facility daycares, and 774 childcare and preschool centers.

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Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviews praise Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool's welcoming atmosphere and aesthetic appeal, particularly noting beautiful seasonal decorations and facilities. Parents highlight positive experiences with religious services and community events, though most reviews appear to reference church activities rather than daycare operations specifically.

Beautiful decorationswelcoming atmospherequality pastoral leadership
Address
837 Hawthorne Ave, Crete, NE
Phone
(402) 826-4375
Lincoln Parks & Recreation Before & After School
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

Lincoln Parks & Recreation Before & After School receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, well-organized programming, and variety of activities that keep children engaged. The facility is noted as trustworthy, friendly, and conveniently timed for working parents.

Excellent stafffun activitiesreliable and responsive care
Address
4500 Stockwell, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 441-8480
Community Action Partnership Of Mid Nebraska
Headstart Programs
4.6

Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska in Lexington is a Head Start program that receives praise for its supportive staff and helpful resources for families. Parents highlight the kindness and understanding of specific staff members and value the assistance provided. However, some parents report difficulty reaching the center by phone.

Helpful and kind staffsupportive during pregnancyassistance with food help
Address
931 1/2 West 7th St, Lexington, NE
Phone
(308) 324-5282
First Christian Preschool Academy
Church Daycare
4.6
Address
444 N Brown, Minden, NE
Phone
(308) 832-2693
Sutton Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews praise Sutton Preschool's facility as a clean, well-maintained space suitable for community events and gatherings. Parents and community members appreciate it as a venue for craft markets, receptions, and social functions.

Clean facilitynice spacegood for community events
Address
200 S Saunders Ave, Sutton, NE
Phone
(402) 773-4556
St Johns United Lutheran Preschl
Church Daycare
4.6

St. Johns United Lutheran Preschool in Alliance, Nebraska receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the welcoming and accepting community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the religious environment, leadership, and community support services like the food pantry. One review mentioned the facility being too dark.

welcoming environmentaccepting communitystrong religious foundation
Address
2090 Emerson Av, Alliance, NE
Phone
(308) 762-1883
Montessori Learning Center Of Dundee
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
5103 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 558-6018
Dimensions/First Plymouth Early Education Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2000 D St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 476-8304
Christ United Methodist Dba Christ Academy
Church Daycare
4.5

Reviews are primarily about the church itself rather than the daycare program. Most reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, and various activities. However, reviews do not contain substantive information about the daycare's educational quality, safety, or child care practices.

Welcoming and friendly staffcaring and compassionate communityconsistent spirit across many years
Address
4530 A St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 671-5017
Bubbles & Blocks Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bubbles & Blocks receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and attentive staff, quality educational programming, and welcoming environment. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff behavior toward crying children and lack of communication regarding a child's injury. The majority of reviews highlight long-term satisfaction and strong family connections formed at the center.

caring and attentive staffexperienced teacherseducational programming
Address
4930 Lindberg Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 488-0024
Kids Come First Daycare And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kids Come First Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, educational quality, and safe environments. However, two negative reviews allege inappropriate treatment of a child with autism and concerns about a specific teacher's classroom management approach.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmenteducational excellence
Address
1719 Aspen Circle, Grand Island, NE
Phone
(308) 384-1699
Knox Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Knox Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, educational activities, and safe environments. However, one review raises serious concerns about security protocols and staff conduct. The center appears to excel in developmental activities and parent communication, though safety procedures warrant attention.

Staff quality and carepotty training supporteducational activities
Address
1520 Knox Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 219-9747
Premier Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Premier Academy for creating an welcoming, caring environment where children are excited to attend. Staff members, particularly director Tiffany and assistant director Tori, are noted for being hands-on, responsive, and going above and beyond in their care. The center excels at parent communication through daily updates and photos via their app.

Staff caring and kindexcellent communication and daily photoshands-on management
Address
15650 W Maple Rd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 496-1020
Hastings Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Hastings Family YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and respectful staff, and variety of amenities including a pool, gym, and daycare services. The facility offers a welcoming atmosphere with helpful front desk personnel and well-maintained equipment.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staffhelpful front desk service
Address
975 S. Adams Central Ave., Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 469-7832
Kids Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kids Park for its flexible drop-in model, caring staff, and safe environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and look forward to returning, with parents appreciating the convenience for date nights, appointments, and last-minute childcare needs. The center offers both drop-in care and structured preschool programming.

Flexible drop-in hourscaring and attentive staffsafe environment with security measures
Address
5633 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 413-8849
Grow With Me Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Grow With Me receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, engaged staff and owner who are present daily. Parents appreciate excellent communication through the app and social media, diverse activities, educational preparation for kindergarten, and special accommodations like transportation and vacation days. The facility has many long-term families spanning 8+ years.

Caring and engaged staffactive owner/directorexcellent communication via app and Facebook
Address
12221 Mary Plz, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 502-7474
Kingdom Kids Christian Daycare
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
409 West Q Street, Mccook, NE
Phone
(308) 345-2263
Premier Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Premier Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, strong leadership, and positive learning environment that keeps children excited to attend daily.

Caring and attentive staffhands-on director and assistant directorexcellent daily communication via app with frequent photo updates
Address
3525 North 147th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 493-8812
City Of Wahoo Parks And Recreation Department
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise the Wahoo Civic Center as an excellent community facility with diverse amenities including volleyball courts, cardio and weight equipment, basketball court, indoor pool, and pickleball courts. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing ($8), helpful staff, and variety of activities available for families. The facility is noted as particularly good for hosting youth sports tournaments and events.

Excellent facilitiesaffordable pricingindoor pool
Address
310 N Linden, Wahoo, NE
Phone
(402) 443-4174
North Platte Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffgood food
Address
1210 South Ash St, North Platte, NE
Phone
(308) 534-9222
Little Angels Preschool At St Michael
Church Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise Precious Little Angels for its dedicated care, with particular recognition for the provider Mrs. Carol's attentiveness and nurturing approach. The facility offers structured learning activities including Spanish instruction, outdoor play, and documented developmental progress. Families express strong loyalty, with some driving significant distances to attend.

Caring and attentive staffdedicated daycare-only spacestructured classroom schedule
Address
13232 Blondo St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 493-2871
The Achievement Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Achievement Preschool in Bellevue receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrive academically and emotionally in the program. Parents highlight the caring, consistent staff who actively teach developmental milestones and maintain open communication with families. Multiple families note their children are excited to attend and have shown significant progress in learning and social development.

Staff care and consistencywelcoming atmosphereclean facility
Address
2007 Smith Rd, Bellevue, NE
Phone
(402) 292-5437
Exploratorium Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Exploratorium Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring, stable staff, individualized attention, and educational quality. However, one parent reported concerning issues including inappropriate discipline practices, inadequate spare clothing, language barriers among staff, and understaffing.

Low staff turnoverexperienced caregiversindividualized child care
Address
13336 Industrial Rd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 896-8001
Milestones Learning Center & Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1308 North 13th St, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-8211
Colorful Minds Child Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Colorful Minds is an ABA-focused child development center in Lincoln, Nebraska that receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, particularly those with autism, and praise the caring, patient staff and personalized approach. The director Abbey and her team are frequently highlighted for going above and beyond in communication, flexibility, and genuine care.

Staff compassion and patienceindividualized child-centered approach beyond standard ABAsignificant developmental progress reported
Address
7244 South 29th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 421-6463
Educare Of Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3435 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 458-3171
Park Center Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
202 Bowen Street, Elgin, NE
Phone
(402) 843-2444
Pre-K & Play Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
206 E Lincoln St, Suite A, Papillion, NE
Phone
(402) 452-3890
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rainbow Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong curriculum, excellent communication through daily updates and photos, and a warm, family-like environment. The center is noted for its cleanliness, security, and ability to support children with diverse needs.

Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculum aligned with school standardsdaily updates and photos
Address
5008 North 156th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 505-9643
St Vincent De Paul Child Care
Church Daycare
4.5

Note: Reviews provided are for St. Vincent de Paul Church, not the child care facility. Reviews consistently praise the church's welcoming community, friendly staff, beautiful facilities, and supportive services including a well-organized food pantry and event coordination. The parish is described as a strong Catholic community with excellent spiritual leadership.

welcoming and nonjudgmental communityfriendly and helpful staffbeautiful church and chapel
Address
14330 Eagle Run Dr, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 492-2111

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,147 all daycares across Nebraska. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Nebraska are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Nebraska's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Nebraska, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Nebraska sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Nebraska vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.