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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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Little Steps Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

One parent describes a positive experience with consistent care and responsive leadership, while other reviewers report severe safety failures including unsupervised access, unauthorized pickups, and neglect. Additional complaints highlight physical injuries to children, staff shortages, and a lack of provided supplies.

Responsive directorconsistent long-term carehigh recommendation
Address
3902 Howard Blvd, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 910-2933
Fr Price Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

One parent reports a highly positive experience with consistent care and responsive management, while three other accounts describe severe neglect, safety failures, and potential abuse. These critical reviews cite issues including unsupervised access, unauthorized pickups, inadequate hygiene, and staff hostility toward concerned parents.

responsive directorconsistent quality of carecomfortable environment for long-term attendance
Address
1872 38th Ave., Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 563-2305
Columbus Community Hospital Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

These reviews are for Columbus Community Hospital, not a daycare center. The reviews discuss hospital care experiences including emergency services, surgical procedures, obstetrics, and diagnostic services. All reviewers praised staff professionalism, kindness, and quality of care.

Skilled and compassionate nursing staffefficient emergency responsehelpful administrative staff
Address
3970 Health Parkway, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 562-3289
Rosewood Academy - Elkhorn INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Rosewood Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its curriculum, cleanliness, staff care, and communication with parents. However, two negative reviews cite strict discipline practices, parental micromanagement, staff attitude issues, and disputed contract enforcement policies.

Strong curriculum and early childhood developmentexcellent cleanliness and sanitationcaring and knowledgeable staff
Address
3830 North 176th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-3545
Superior Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Superior Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the staff's warmth, personal attention, and nurturing environment, with many reporting long-term loyalty to the facility. However, two detailed negative reviews cite concerning issues including staff conflicts, lack of engagement with children, inadequate emotional support, and inappropriate behavior.

Caring and friendly staffpersonal attention to childrennurturing environment
Address
4645 N 26th, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 476-8600
Linda'S Preschool And Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2318 M Street, Ord, NE
Phone
(308) 728-9958
Adventure Academy Site 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for this Lincoln center is mixed, with some parents praising the teachers and value while others report significant concerns regarding billing errors and child distress. Parents note that while the staff is generally responsive, the facility has issues with parking, classroom conditions, and playground accessibility for older children.

Great teachersGood valueFrequent updates
Address
301 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 805-4224
Family Suite Learning Center Childcare &
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the staff's caring nature and expresses comfort with their childcare, while another criticizes the center for prioritizing profit over quality care despite high costs. The few reviews so far mention both positive staff interactions and concerns about value for money.

caring staffcomfortable environmentexperienced team
Address
515 E 56th Street, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 708-7740
Kids Count 2childcare/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports severe issues with transportation safety and administrative honesty, including billing discrepancies with DHS and the use of untagged personal vehicles. The reviewer also highlights significant communication failures, such as unexplained delays and unprofessional conduct by the owner.

Address
2014 North 66th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 884-0089
St John'S Lutheran Child Care
Church Daycare
3

One parent highlights the center's loving staff and well-maintained facilities, noting they would recommend it despite the longer drive. However, another review describes a negative experience involving a food delivery transaction, citing financial loss and a subsequent bad review from the provider.

caring staffchild development focusclean facilities
Address
39352 205th Avenue, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 285-0431
Treehouse Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for Treehouse Daycare is mixed, with one parent praising the two-year experience and their children's enjoyment, while others express strong dissatisfaction. Critics describe the facility as unprofessional, citing significant failures in communication and staff interactions that leave families disappointed.

Children love the daycareenjoyable experience for familiesno complaints over two years
Address
325 Main Street, Ceresco, NE
Phone
(402) 665-2323
Little Ridges Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent expresses strong satisfaction, stating it is the only place they want their daughter to attend, while another reports a severe negative experience involving the poor treatment of a child. The few reviews so far mention conflicting experiences ranging from high loyalty to allegations of mistreatment.

High parent loyaltypreferred childcare option
Address
20332 Hackberry Dr, Gretna, NE
Phone
(402) 614-1890
Little Sprouts Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports that the center frequently utilizes untrained hospital staff to fill childcare positions due to staffing shortages, without notifying families. The reviewer also alleges that the director drives away employees, leading to these coverage issues.

Address
614 Main St, Pender, NE
Phone
(402) 385-3072
Love Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the facility as filthy and disgusting, strongly advising against attending. Another review cites poor communication skills as a significant concern.

Address
2537 North 62nd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 933-9772
Kid'S Kourt 2 Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

While some parents appreciate the long operating hours, one reviewer reports a highly negative experience involving staff rudeness and the denial of childcare despite prior communication. This account also alleges that staff attitude worsened when weekly pay was capped at twenty hours.

Extended operating hours (8:00 AM/8:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
Address
2900 N 14th, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 435-3756
Hug-A-Bunch Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Hug-A-Bunch Child Care receives mostly positive feedback, with four 5-star reviews praising the staff's kindness, patience, and educational impact. However, one 1-star review describes serious concerns about staff inattentiveness, safety issues, and poor management response to complaints.

Kind and patient staffreliable and helpfulchildren enjoy attending
Address
6333 Apples Way, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 328-0040
Luv Bugs LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes years of positive experience at LUV BUGS LLC, highlighting the staff's kindness and caring nature. The reviewer expresses high satisfaction, stating they could not ask for a better daycare for their daughter.

kind staffcaring staffpositive long-term experience
Address
516 West 39th Street, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 455-3452
Santee Sioux Headstart
Headstart Programs
3

One parent describes the staff as very unprofessional and rude, advising against using the facility for children's care.

Address
425 Frazier Avenue N, Niobrara, NE
Phone
(402) 857-3738
Sonshine World Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent notes a lack of communication at Sonshine World Daycare. The limited feedback highlights this single concern regarding staff interaction. No positive aspects are currently mentioned in the available reviews.

Address
2715 West 39th St, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 234-1881
International Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one long-term parent expressing satisfaction while others report serious concerns regarding staff conduct and food safety. Critics allege that employees yell at drop-offs, engage in verbal altercations, and serve food containing foreign objects like eggshells. Additionally, one parent reported their child experienced bullying during attendance.

Long-term satisfactionpositive experience for a five-year attendee
Address
3223 North 45th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 457-7818
Simple Simon'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
6304 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 455-2355
Simple Simon'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3706 Lake St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 451-1300
Presbyterian Preschool
Church Daycare
3
Address
2103 W Anna, Grand Island, NE
Phone
(308) 382-2947
Noah'S Ark Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1521 Banner St, Schuyler, NE
Phone
(402) 352-3141
Young Voices Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Young Voices Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and attentive communication. However, three one-star reviews report serious safety concerns including a child left at school, children locked in dark rooms as punishment, and meal withholding.

Warm and trustworthy staffattentive communication with parentsengaging crafts and activities
Address
8080 O Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 484-8342
Adventures On Discovery Drive
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Adventures on Discovery Drive receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1/5 to 5/5. Positive reviews praise flexibility with schedules and educational support, while negative reviews cite serious health and safety concerns, including a hospitalizing infection, inconsistent communication about incidents, and management issues.

Flexible scheduling and drop-off/pick-upeducational instruction (alphabet and Spanish)works to prepare children for school
Address
5352 South 136th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 884-7224
Kids Count 2 Childcare Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

KIDS COUNT 2 has received mixed reviews with significant safety and communication concerns. While some parents praise the caring staff, professional atmosphere, and home-cooked meals, multiple parents reported injuries (bite marks, bruises, scratches) with inadequate explanation or documentation from staff.

Caring and professional staffpositive learning atmospherehome-cooked meals
Address
4902 Hamilton St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 614-3260
Jumping Jax Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Honey Creek Childcare in Ralston receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, experienced staff, strong communication, stability, and educational quality. However, multiple serious concerns have been raised about health/safety protocols, staff supervision, and handling of behavioral issues.

Warm and welcoming staffexperienced directorconsistent teachers build long-term relationships
Address
5200 South 88th Plz, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 331-7161
Lincoln Parks & Recreation-Everett
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

The reviews provided do not relate to daycare services at this facility. The ratings appear to be about Lincoln Parks & Recreation's general operations, including parks, facilities, and sports programs rather than childcare. Most recent reviews are negative complaints about specific incidents unrelated to daycare services.

Well-maintained city parks and amenitiesdiverse programs and activities for various age groups
Address
1123 C Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 560-2569
Abc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

ABC Childcare in Bellevue, Nebraska receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and affordable pricing. The majority of reviews highlight strong teacher-child relationships, developmental support, and real-time monitoring capabilities. However, one negative review cited poor initial experiences, staff rudeness, and a medication oversight incident.

affordable pricingcaring and friendly staffwe
Address
11539 South 36th St, Bellevue, NE
Phone
(402) 505-9633

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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.