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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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Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands - Westside Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1414 Robertson Dr, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-6477
Beatrice Mary Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Beatrice Mary Family YMCA receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with a 4.4/5 rating. Parents praise the facility's improvements, friendly staff, community involvement, and quality amenities including gym access and swimming. The facility is noted as a welcoming environment for families and members.

Friendly and helpful staffquality equipment and facilitiesswimming amenities
Address
1801 Scott St, Beatrice, NE
Phone
(402) 223-5266
Kdl Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

KDL Child Care in Grand Island receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring approach, strong communication, and educational programming. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and making developmental progress, with staff going above and beyond to support children with special needs and behavioral challenges.

Patient and kind staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong support for children with special needs and I
Address
3704 West 13th Street, Grand Island, NE
Phone
(308) 381-5732
Kid'S Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Unable to provide accurate summary. The reviews appear to be for a community center/gym facility, not a daycare center. Reviews mention exercise facilities, weight rooms, basketball courts, and senior programs rather than childcare services.

Friendly staffaffordable pricingclean facilities
Address
627 Toledo St, Sidney, NE
Phone
(308) 254-9240
Children'S Respite Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Children's Respite Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents of children with special needs, praising staff dedication, child progress, and integrated therapy services. However, two negative reviews cite difficulty gaining admission and past concerns about supervision quality and trustworthiness.

Excellent care for special needs childrenstrong communication with parentsintegrated therapy services
Address
2010 North 88th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 496-1000
Cooper Branch Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Cooper Branch YMCA is highly rated by members who praise the facility's cleanliness, spaciousness, and variety of programs including swimming lessons, rock climbing, gymnastics, and fitness classes. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and patient. The facility offers multiple pools, workout areas, and activity options for families and youth.

Clean and spacious facilitymultiple pools (indoor and outdoor)rock climbing wall
Address
6767 South 14th St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 323-6400
A Place To Grow Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4920 N 26th, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 477-5669
Merry Manor School Of Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Merry Manor School of Childhood receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and educational programs. Parents report long-term satisfaction with the facility and note their children form strong bonds with staff. One parent raised concerns about billing collection practices and past staff issues.

Caring and passionate staffsafe environmenteducational programming
Address
320 North 48th St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 466-2215
Little Learners Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Learners Children's Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, engaging activities, and effective communication. The center is noted as the largest daycare provider in Phelps County and comes highly recommended by most reviewers. However, one negative review alleges discriminatory treatment of an infant by management.

caring staffclean facilitywell-managed
Address
1326 6th Avenue, Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 991-3227
4 Views Academy #002
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4821 Apple Hill Ln, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 484-8196
Happy Hearts Of Immanuel Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The reviews provided appear to be for Immanuel Lutheran Church rather than Happy Hearts of Immanuel Preschool. Most reviewers praise the church's faith-based teachings, friendly atmosphere, and community services. However, one negative review mentions feeling unwelcomed and references gossip within the congregation.

Christ-centered environmentfriendly staffkind pastor
Address
27053 County Road 12, Hooper, NE
Phone
(402) 654-3663
Smiling Faces Academy - East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3307 A Avenue, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 627-7658
Kidtopia Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
712 East 28th Street, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 237-3907
Lincoln Parks & Recreation After School Program At F
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lincoln Parks & Recreation's F Street facility is highly rated for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and community involvement. Reviewers praise the diverse recreational amenities including basketball courts, weight room, track, and free or low-cost programming. The center is noted for staff helpfulness and positive community contributions.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful stafffree or affordable access
Address
1225 F Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 441-7951
Beginnings Early Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Beginnings Early Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the clean facility, caring staff, and excellent communication about their children's daily activities. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care. One negative review questioned staff integrity and the director's demeanor.

clean facilitycaring and kind staffgood communication with parents
Address
1700 West 2nd St, Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 462-4453
Bright Minds Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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 development
Address
1216 Royal Dr, Papillion, NE
Phone
(402) 933-0390
Crayon Castle Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Crayon Castle Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong curriculum, and accommodating leadership. Parents highlight the center's reliability, communication, willingness to work with special needs children, and commitment to child development and family support.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong preschool and educational curriculum
Address
8524 North 30th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 451-8379
Williamsburg Village Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Williamsburg Village Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, engaging learning activities, and safe environment. One parent reported serious concerns regarding account management and communication during a custody dispute. Overall, the center maintains strong satisfaction with an average rating of 4.8/5 across recent reviews.

Experienced and caring teachersstrong developmental learning outcomesexcellent communication via photos and app updates
Address
3301 Orwell St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 423-5437
Helping Hands Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
600 South 4th St, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 379-3275
Helping Hands Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
511 S Fifth St, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 379-3275
Kearney Little Learners Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kearney Little Learners receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication, cleanliness, and activities. The facility is noted as the largest daycare provider in Phelps County and well-managed. One negative review alleges discriminatory treatment of an infant.

Staff genuinely care about childreneffective communication with parentsclean facility
Address
1110 17th Avenue, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 293-8575
Kids 4 Jesus Childcare/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kids 4 Jesus Childcare/Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, Christian curriculum, and safe environment where children are happy and engaged. Two negative reviews cite unfriendly experiences and poor service, contrasting sharply with the eight five-star reviews from long-term families.

caring and attentive staffChristian-based curriculum and valuessafe and nurturing environment
Address
15770 Q St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 895-2193
Sm West Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise SM West Center Inc (also called Sprouting Minds) for its caring, professional staff and clean, organized environment. Children show developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending, with parents reporting confidence in the facility's abilities to handle issues professionally. The center offers diverse activities and maintains strong parent communication.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityaffordable pricing
Address
2505 South 192nd Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 502-5999
Smiling Faces Academy - North
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6111 4th Avenue, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 627-7658
Smiling Faces Academy INC - School Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
5710 19th Ave., Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 627-7658
Ymca - Downtown Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise the YMCA Downtown Child Development Center for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff. The facility offers diverse programs including swim lessons, childcare, personal training, and fitness classes. Most reviewers express high satisfaction with their overall experience.

Clean and well-kept facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent swim instructors
Address
430 South 20th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 341-1600
Omaha Early Learning Center At Gateway
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Omaha Early Learning Center at Gateway receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise the educational programs and staff friendliness, one parent detailed significant concerns about health protocol enforcement, including repeated lice issues and questionable exclusion decisions.

Educational curriculumfriendly staffpleasant facility
Address
5810 South 42nd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(531) 299-1499
Bright Minds Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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 management
Address
604 Golden Gate Cir, Papillion, NE
Phone
(402) 592-2305
First Congregational Church Child Enrichment
Church Daycare
4.3

Reviews highlight a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and pastor. Most reviewers praise the facility's accommodating nature, though some reviews appear to be about wedding venues rather than childcare services.

welcoming environmentfriendly peoplegood atmosphere
Address
1550 N Broad, Fremont, NE
Phone
(402) 721-6818
Edward Zorinsky Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Edward Zorinsky Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising caring staff, strong educational preparation, and a warm environment. However, one 1-star review describes serious safety and professionalism concerns. The center appears to excel in building relationships and supporting child development, though prospective parents should investigate the reported incident.

Caring and dedicated staff
Address
1616 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 221-7750

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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.