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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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Coddington Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Coddington Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and quality care for infants through school-age children. The center is described as family-oriented with engaging activities and responsive leadership. One parent reported a negative experience citing poor communication and inadequate childcare standards.

caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentsregular photo updates
Address
1400 Sw 22nd St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 477-7440
Peace Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
1710 N North Road, Grand Island, NE
Phone
(308) 850-2146
Grand Island Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise the Grand Island YMCA for its friendly, welcoming staff and clean, well-maintained facilities. The center offers comprehensive amenities including a pool, basketball courts, weight training areas, and childcare services. Overall experience is described as family-friendly with a strong community atmosphere.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitiescomprehensive equipment and amenities
Address
221 E South Front St, Grand Island, NE
Phone
(308) 395-9622
First Lutheran Ch Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

First Lutheran Church Preschool in Kearney receives mixed reviews. While many praise the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable pastors, and community involvement, some parents report serious concerns about staff responsiveness to children's special needs and interpersonal conflicts with church leadership.

Welcoming environmentknowledgeable and educated pastorscommunity involvement
Address
3315 Avenue G, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 237-5544
Pac 2 Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Several parents highlight the center's clean, welcoming lobby and excellent childcare, preschool, and swimming services, noting that children enjoy their teachers. Conversely, one reviewer reports a negative experience involving a mismanaged waitlist and a lost deposit after being removed from the availability list.

clean lobbyclean restroomsvending machine
Address
711 N Colorado, Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 462-5333
Precious Memories Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight the staff's deep commitment and family-like support, noting long-term stability and personalized care, though one reviewer cites medication handling issues and disrespectful behavior. The facility is described by some as having older, less updated facilities and donated toys, while others emphasize the emotional value and community involvement over physical appearance.

low staff turnoverconsistent caregiversextended family-like support
Address
2501 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 341-7720
Blair Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Blair Family YMCA is a well-maintained facility with excellent amenities and friendly staff. Members consistently praise the workout equipment, pool, and various programs offered. The facility is clean and welcoming with accommodating staff.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent workout equipment
Address
1278 Wilbur St, Blair, NE
Phone
(402) 533-9622
All Belong To Christ Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

All Belong to Christ Daycare & Preschool in Cairo, Nebraska receives mostly positive reviews praising its welcoming atmosphere and community aspects. The facility is noted for offering worship and fellowship opportunities, with parents appreciating inclusive values and special events like kids night. One parent expressed discomfort with the religious focus of the center.

Welcoming environmentworship and fellowship opportunitieskids night events
Address
503 W Medina Street, Cairo, NE
Phone
(308) 485-5832
Bubbles & Blocks Child Development LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Bubbles & Blocks for its structured environment, caring staff with low turnover, and positive developmental outcomes. Multiple families report significant improvements in their children's behavior and emotional well-being after transitioning from other centers. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security, quality meals, and strong parent-staff communication.

Low staff turnoverstructured daily schedulecaring and engaged teachers
Address
8521 Lexington Avenue, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 328-0404
Early Beginnings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
639 South 7th Avenue, Broken Bow, NE
Phone
(308) 440-5005
Elite Childcare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Elite Childcare Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, responsive director Deb, and smooth transition experience. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, bright spaces, educational activities, and daily communication through the BrightWheels app with photos and updates. Children show strong development gains and report feeling safe and happy attending the center.

Responsive and caring director and staffsmooth transitions for new studentsbright and clean facility with large windows
Address
10828 John Galt Blvd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 597-1961
Imagination Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

A single review highlights an exceptional experience at the Millard location, noting highly trained staff and a stimulating, hands-on curriculum. The parent emphasizes open communication, clean facilities, and their children's daily excitement for attending.

highly trained staffdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumhands-on activities
Address
17908 Pierce Plz, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 778-1134
Kashay'S Childcare Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes the facility as extremely clean with a friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Conversely, another review cites the owner's rude and unprofessional behavior, including late-night messaging and inappropriate sharing of private family and financial details with the child's other parent.

clean environmentfriendly staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
4137 Grand Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 905-9893
Super Kids Club After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Super Kids Club After School Program receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the reliable, flexible care and engaging activities. Parents highlight the program's responsiveness during emergencies like COVID and teacher strikes, and note that children are enthusiastic about attending. The staff are described as knowledgeable, attentive, and caring.

Reliable and flexible schedulingstaff knowledge and attentivenessvariety of activities
Address
1135 North H Street, Broken Bow, NE
Phone
(308) 872-6176
Northeast Family Center-Brownell School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Most parents praise Northeast Family Center for its clean, happy environment and caring staff with strong communication. However, two reviews raise serious concerns about facility cleanliness, mold, security cameras, sick children, and management issues including allegations of favoritism and poor employee treatment.

Clean facilitycaring and kind staffgood communication
Address
6000 Aylesworth, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 471-3700
Northeast Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Northeast Family Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff, cleanliness, and positive environment, while a minority report serious concerns about facility conditions, staff treatment, and management practices.

Amazing and communicative staffclean facilitystress-free and happy environment
Address
6220 Logan, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 471-3700
Revolution Of Love Academy Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Revolution of Love Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with long-term families praising the caring staff and family-like environment. However, some parents report significant issues with communication and transportation reliability that have impacted their employment.

Caring and loving staffclean well-maintained facilityfamily-oriented environment
Address
5501 North 35th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 884-7588
Revolution Of Love Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Revolution of Love Academy II receives mostly positive reviews from long-term families who praise the caring staff and family-like environment. However, some parents report serious concerns with communication responsiveness and transportation reliability that have impacted their employment.

Caring and loving stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
3036 Curtis Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 999-8113
Community Action Partnership Of Mid Nebraska
Headstart Programs
4.2

Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska in Cozad receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the helpful and friendly staff. However, a minority of reviews report poor communication and unwillingness to assist prospective families.

helpful and supportive stafffriendly peopleinformative
Address
420 West 14th Street, Cozad, NE
Phone
(308) 784-3969
Family Ties Child Enrichment Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Family Ties Child Enrichment Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean environment, and child development outcomes. Parents highlight the attentive and respectful approach to childcare and strong leadership. One review raised concerns about staff conduct related to drug use.

Kind and attentive staffclean and safe environmentcalm and respectful interactions with children
Address
3615 North 129th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 431-8609
Imagination Station 002
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights an amazing experience at the Millard location, citing highly trained staff and a stimulating, hands-on curriculum. The review notes open communication, friendly staff, and clean, organized rooms that make children excited to attend.

highly trained staffdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumhands-on activities
Address
17840 Pierce Plz, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 697-4865
Imagination Station #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes an amazing experience at the Millard location, highlighting highly trained staff and a hands-on curriculum. The review notes open communication, friendly staff, and clean, organized rooms that keep children excited to attend.

highly trained staffhands-on curriculumopen communication
Address
4930 South 30th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 619-5315
It'S A Wonderful World Child Care & Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes a history of child mismanagement and unprofessional staff, specifically citing the administrative assistant. The reviewer also notes being ignored by the owner despite repeated requests for contact over several weeks.

Address
5120 North 106th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 493-5114
Kearney Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This facility is not a daycare center but rather a YMCA fitness center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5-star ratings), praising the recently updated fitness amenities, friendly and helpful staff, clean environment, and wide range of equipment and classes.

recently updated facilityfriendly and helpful staffvariety of fitness equipment and classes
Address
4500 6th Av, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 237-9622
Kearney Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This is not a daycare center but a YMCA fitness facility. The reviews discuss fitness amenities, classes, and staff service rather than childcare quality. Members consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, equipment quality, and customer service.

Recently updated fitness centerfriendly and helpful staffvariety of equipment and classes (Zumba
Address
4511 6th Avenue, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 237-9622
Kid'S Express Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The sole review highlights the absence of television as a positive feature of the center. No negative feedback regarding care quality or operations was provided.

No television in the daycare
Address
3790 26th Ave, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 564-5445
Girls Incorporated Of Omaha
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Girls Incorporated of Omaha receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the dedicated teachers, quality programming, and positive impact on their daughters' development. The facility has recently expanded with new buildings and now includes a Nebraska Medicine clinic on campus.

dedicated and caring staffhigh-quality programmingpositive impact on girls' development and confidence
Address
2811 North 45th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 457-4676
Community Action Partnership Of Mid Nebraska
Headstart Programs
4.2

Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska in Holdrege receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the helpful and friendly staff. However, a few reviews cite poor customer service and unwillingness to communicate with potential clients.

helpful stafffriendly and nice peopleinformative
Address
815 East St, Holdrege, NE
Phone
(308) 995-8711
Imagination Station 004
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights an amazing experience at the Millard location, noting the staff's training and genuine enthusiasm. The reviewer also praises the developmentally appropriate, hands-on curriculum and the facility's clean, organized environment.

highly trained staffloving staffhands-on curriculum
Address
5231 South 159th Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 991-6770
Misty'S Angel'S
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes Misty as a loving caregiver who is genuinely interested in children's well-being, while another experienced significant difficulty reaching the center by phone. This second reviewer reported unanswered calls and a lack of information on the website, preventing them from confirming if the center is open.

loving caregivergenuine interest in children and familieshighly recommended
Address
5430 North 42nd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 517-5692

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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.