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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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Ymca - Downtown Summer Fun Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the Downtown YMCA's cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff across multiple departments including swim instruction, childcare, and personal training. The Summer Fun Club receives specific commendation for counselors who are patient and loving with children, offering structured activities with age-appropriate behavior accountability. Overall, families report positive experiences across various programs and amenities.

Clean and well-kept facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent swim instructors
Address
430 South 20th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 977-4297
Next Generation Child Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Next Generation Child Care and Preschool for its caring, communicative staff and flexible scheduling. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, educational curriculum, and use of the ProCare app for daily updates. Multiple parents highlight the owner Chris's hands-on involvement and willingness to accommodate individual family needs.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsflexible scheduling
Address
6315 South 36th St., Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 733-2966
St John'S Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
1260 Webster St, Tecumseh, NE
Phone
(402) 335-3816
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
Address
711 N Colorado, Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 462-5333
Precious Memories Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
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
Address
17908 Pierce Plz, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 778-1134
Kashay'S Childcare Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
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
Address
17840 Pierce Plz, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 697-4865
Imagination Station #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4930 South 30th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 619-5315
It'S A Wonderful World Child Care & Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
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
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

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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.