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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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Holy Name Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
3.6

Holy Name Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff, atmosphere, and facilities including a new STEM lab. However, some reviews cite concerns about administrative support for staff and lack of emotional/social support for students. The facility serves infants through Grade 8 with a religious affiliation.

Fantastic staffwelcoming atmosphereSTEM lab
Address
2901 Fontenelle Blvd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 451-1249
Cherry Hills Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Cherry Hills Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and show behavioral improvement. Parents highlight the caring, personable staff, frequent photo/activity updates via app, and safe, family-like environment.

Caring and friendly staffchild happiness and excitement about attendingregular photo and activity updates via app
Address
6901 North 102nd Cir, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 933-4404
Here Wee Grow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

HERE WEE GROW receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for staff care and attention, particularly Kristy, Rhonda, and Anna. However, one parent expressed concerns about staff training, lack of educational programming, and billing issues.

Staff genuinely care for childrenpatient and attentive caregiversgood communication with parents including daily updates and photos
Address
2440 College Drive, Sidney, NE
Phone
(308) 254-6277
Rainbow Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
208 West 13th St, Grand Island, NE
Phone
(308) 382-4323
Rosewood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Rosewood Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, curriculum, and attentive staff. Parents report noticeable developmental progress in their children and appreciate daily communication through the app. One long-term parent noted a decline in consistency following the facility's expansion due to staff turnover.

Strong curriculum and developmental progresscaring and welcoming staffdaily photo/app updates
Address
5225 North 158th Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 496-6332
Romper Room
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1041 Catalpa St, North Bend, NE
Phone
(402) 652-8623
Westside Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Westside Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and personable staff led by Lacey, noting engaging activities and a loving environment. One negative review claims children are isolated and mistreated if they are hyperactive.

caring and attentive stafffun activitiessafe environment
Address
401 South 17th St, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 920-1129
Little Jewels Child Care & Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
216 W. 16th St., York, NE
Phone
(402) 745-6628
Noah'S Ark Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
515 S Jeffers, North Platte, NE
Phone
(308) 221-2551
Noah'S Ark Daycare II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1800 East D Street, North Platte, NE
Phone
(308) 221-2547
Pooh Corner West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Pooh Corner West receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, patience, and structured daily activities, with children reportedly enjoying the experience and forming friendships. However, concerns have been raised about transportation safety, enrollment process accessibility, and past staff conduct issues.

Professional and patient staffplanned daily activitieschildren enjoy attending
Address
1832 West 9th, Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 463-4635
Pooh Corner North
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Pooh Corner North receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights professional, patient staff, structured activities, and a friendly environment where children learn and build friendships. Negative reviews cite concerns about transportation safety, enrollment communication issues, and historical staff management problems.

Professional and patient staffstructured daily activities and schedulefriendly children
Address
621 N Lincoln Av, Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 463-2666
Northern Hills Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
600 North 12th Street, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 379-0399
Academic Adventures INC(State St)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
15808 Grebe St, Bennington, NE
Phone
(402) 991-1799
Little Lambs Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Lambs has received 9 five-star reviews praising the caring teachers, Christian and educational focus, and structured environment, with parents reporting significant child development and positive daily experiences. However, two one-star reviews cite serious concerns including safety protocols, illness management, inconsistent communication about child behavior, and facility maintenance issues.

Caring and experienced teacherschild development and learning pro
Address
4408 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 554-1171
Diapers 2 Diplomas Child Care & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Diapers 2 Diplomas for exceptional care, with owner April and her staff treating children with genuine love, patience, and respect. Families report their children are happy, safe, and engaged in activities like field trips and themed events, with many staying for years. The center maintains high standards including CDA-accredited teachers, Step Up to Quality Level 4 certification, and quality meals.

Caring and attentive staffOwner April goes above and beyond for familiesLong-term retention of families
Address
5310 South 52nd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 731-7929
Behave'N Day Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

BEHAVE'N DAY CENTER INC receives highly polarized reviews with significant praise from some families but serious safety and ethical concerns from others. Positive reviewers commend the staff's dedication, behavioral therapy effectiveness, and supportive approach. However, negative reviews document serious issues including child injuries, lack of injury notification, billing fraud, facility cleanliness problems, and allegations of physical abuse.

Caring and passionate
Address
1145 High St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 423-6464
Sugar & Spice Ccc & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Sugar & Spice has mixed reviews reflecting apparent changes in management and staffing. While some parents praise the facility's cleanliness, safety, old-school play style, and staff like Mr. Jim and Miss Peg, recent reviews indicate serious concerns about professionalism, communication, and alleged unfair treatment of children by current staff.

Clean and safe facilityold-school outdoor play style with sand pitresponsive management (Hannah)
Address
2310 4th Ave, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 440-4968
Little Munchkinland
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Munchkinland receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise for certain staff members and teaching quality, but serious concerns about management, facility cleanliness, health protocols, and safety practices. Positive reviewers highlight dedicated teachers like Mrs. Sam and Mrs. Hoff, while negative reviewers report inadequate responses to bullying, pest infestations, unaddressed contagious illness outbreaks, and management issues.

Dedicated and caring t
Address
4440 N 24th, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 742-4776
Northeast Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

The Northeast YMCA Child Care Center has received consistently positive reviews praising the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained amenities including a lap pool and weight room. Members appreciate the sense of community and personal attention from staff. Some note the facility is older and smaller compared to other Lincoln YMCA locations, though recent improvements have been made.

Helpful and friendly front desk staffclean facilitiesw
Address
2601 North 70th St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 434-9262
Only Quality Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1504 J F Kennedy Dr, Bellevue, NE
Phone
(402) 293-5437
Curious Child Montessori Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Curious Child Montessori Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Eight parents gave 5-star ratings praising the Montessori approach, educated staff, clean facilities, and strong academic and social-emotional development. Three parents gave 1-star ratings citing poor child care quality, excessive fees, frequent closures, and concerns about profit-driven practices.

Montessori-based educationhighly educated and caring teachersclean facilities
Address
7608 Gertrude St, La Vista, NE
Phone
(402) 884-4466
Hslc Ames Ave LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

HSLC Ames Ave LLC received mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff conduct and management practices. While some reviewers praised the facility and program quality, multiple negative reviews reported issues with staff professionalism, perceived discrimination, and allegations of controlling or bullying behavior toward clients.

Good program structureawesome facility experience
Address
4847 Sahler St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 991-2980
A2z Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

A2Z Childcare in Bellevue receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Reviewers consistently praise the caring staff, engaged management, clean facility, and strong communication about their children's daily activities and development. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and learning.

Caring and attentive teachersresponsive managementlive camera monitoring
Address
11830 South 25th St, Bellevue, NE
Phone
(402) 932-8358
Northeast Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Reviews praise the Northeast YMCA's friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained facilities including a clean pool and equipped weight room, and strong community atmosphere. However, reviewers note the facility is older and smaller compared to other Lincoln YMCA locations, with some concerns about equipment choices and maintenance decisions.

Friendly and helpful front desk staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesprofessional lifeguarding
Address
2601 North 70th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 434-9252
North Creek Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

North Creek has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, daily communication, and educational activities. However, some parents report serious concerns about food quality, facility cleanliness, safety hazards, management inconsistency, and staff conduct.

Caring and attentive staffdaily app updates with photos and videosengaging curriculum with learning activities
Address
2070 Fletcher Ave, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 477-5440
Aurora Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1717 O Street, Aurora, NE
Phone
(402) 694-3210
Daybreak
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Daybreak specializes in behavioral intervention and receives high praise from parents whose children benefit from their programs, with staff described as dedicated and experienced. However, significant concerns emerge regarding billing practices, customer service responsiveness, treatment of children with autism and other special needs, and questionable clinical outcomes for some families.

Effective behavioral intervention programknowledgeable and caring staffown
Address
9239 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 614-2242
Creative Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
448 E Hawthorne, Minden, NE
Phone
(308) 832-0174
Crdub Dba Little Wonderland
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents consistently praise Little Wonderland for its caring, well-trained staff and welcoming environment. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and strong leadership from the owner and director. Multiple reviews specifically highlight preschool teacher Katlyn Beu as exceptional.

Friendly and well-trained staffclean facilitywarm and welcoming environment
Address
2615 W. Timberlake Dr., Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 904-0483

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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.