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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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First Steps Infant & Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that the staff, including Lisa, are responsive and maintain contact even after children leave, while another notes their son flourished starting at 18 months. However, this same parent warns that waiting lists can be long depending on the desired age group.

responsive staffgood communicationchild development
Address
2720 28th St, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 562-8437
Fantastic Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent who has used the center for nearly three years describes the staff as great people who provide exceptional care for their children. The reviewer highly recommends the facility to others based on this positive experience.

excellent caregreat staffhighly recommended
Address
4102 South 13th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 408-0395
Family Fun Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
215 South 5th, Broken Bow, NE
Phone
(308) 872-8319
Golden Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1633 13th St, Mitchell, NE
Phone
(308) 623-2999
Lil Junction Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
13901 Guildford St, Waverly, NE
Phone
(402) 786-5999
Lil' Kidz Depot Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's exceptional support, noting specific success with potty training and the use of the Bright Wheels app for daily updates. Reviewers appreciate the facility's affordability and accessibility for local workers, with children enjoying their time there. One parent also commends the owner's friendliness.

supportive staffeffective potty trainingdaily updates and photos via Bright Wheels app
Address
28484 W Reichmuth Rd, Valley, NE
Phone
(402) 871-0139
Little Blessings Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1701 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff, NE
Phone
(308) 632-6074
Little Kingdom Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as a good place where employees are kind and attentive to children. Another reviewer highlights the amazing staff, clean facility, and fun activities for the kids.

kind employeesattentive careamazing staff
Address
5100 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 423-8600
Little Learners Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Learners Preschool in Gothenburg, Nebraska receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling options, and strong educational outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the low staff turnover, Christian-based values, and the genuine partnership teachers provide with families.

Flexible scheduling (part-time and drop-in care available)affordable tuitionexperienced and stable staff (many with 5-10+ years tenure)
Address
1512 Avenue G, Gothenburg, NE
Phone
(308) 529-1045
Noah'S Ark Preschool/Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Noah's Ark Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's focus on both academic learning and play, as well as its Christian values and chapel activities. Multiple families report their children thrived there and maintain fond memories of their experience.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentknowledgeable teachers
Address
1400 Harvell Dr, Bellevue, NE
Phone
(402) 827-6624
Playful Painters Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
630 N. Cotner Blvd., Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 465-0304
Precious Angel Daycare Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One reviewer gives the center a perfect rating, describing the experience simply as 'Good.' With no additional feedback provided, there are no specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or facilities to evaluate.

Good
Address
706 South 13th, Broken Bow, NE
Phone
(308) 872-3474
Precious Angel Daycare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent rates the center highly, describing the experience simply as 'Good'.

Good service
Address
1241 South G St, Broken Bow, NE
Phone
(308) 872-6474
Westside Church Happy Face Mom'S Day Out
Church Daycare
5

One parent describes the program as awesome and wonderful, highlighting the quality of both teachers and administrators. This positive experience contributed to their child feeling well-prepared for Kindergarten.

awesome environmentwonderful atmospherefantastic staff
Address
15050 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 496-7833
True Knowledge Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

True Knowledge Preschool receives unanimous five-star reviews from parents who consistently praise teacher Miss McKenzie's individual attention, patience, and teaching ability. Parents report their children look forward to attending, develop strong friendships, acquire significant academic knowledge including reading skills, and arrive well-prepared for kindergarten.

Individual attention to each childsmall class sizessocial interaction opportunities
Address
5445 Red Rock Lane, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 423-8838
Katie'S Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
403 N Walnut, Arnold, NE
Phone
(308) 848-2458
Elg Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the staff as friendly and the environment as safe, while also noting the center's flexibility in accommodating their schedule. There are no specific complaints reported in the single review provided.

Friendly staffSafe environmentSchedule flexibility
Address
3823 Florence Blvd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 502-0741
Building Blocks Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Building Blocks Day Care as a top-notch facility offering a safe and loving environment where staff actively advocate for children. The reviewer highlights director Nita as a wonderful and supportive leader, noting their comfort level has remained high over four years of attendance.

loving carechild advocacysafe environment
Address
1730 West 3rd Street, Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 834-0503
Little Learners Preschool And Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Learners Preschool and Academy in Lincoln, Nebraska receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling options (part-time and drop-in care), and high-quality education. Parents highlight low staff turnover, affordable pricing, strong communication, and a nurturing Christian environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Flexible scheduling (part-time and drop-in options)low staff turnover with experienced long-term teachersaffordable tuition
Address
5521 Shady Creek Court, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 840-1196
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
518 W State St, Grand Island, NE
Phone
(308) 384-0532
Panhandle Daycare Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports that their daughter enjoys attending the center and expresses gratitude for finding a program the child loves. The feedback highlights positive engagement and satisfaction with the childcare experience.

child enjoys attendingparent satisfaction
Address
1208 Avenue L, Scottsbluff, NE
Phone
(308) 632-5356
Lynsey'S Tiny Tots Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports that their child enjoys playing with friends and finds the staff to be nice. This single review highlights a positive experience with the daycare personnel and social environment.

staff is nicechild plays with friendschild has a great time
Address
1906 O St, Auburn, NE
Phone
(402) 274-1114
Montessori Elementary School Of Omaha
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the safety and individualized care provided by staff members, noting that children enjoy attending and feel well-looked after. Reviewers specifically appreciate the friendly nature of the team and the peace of mind they offer to families.

safetyindividualized attentionfriendly staff
Address
12504 Pacific St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 334-1017
Columbus After School Program - West Park
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the program as a positive option for future children, noting its potential value for families. The feedback is limited to a single positive endorsement without specific operational details. No negative experiences are reported in the available comments.

potential benefit for future families
Address
4100 Adamy Street, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 563-4901
Pumpkin Patch Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4500 Linden Dr, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 237-4220
Crossroads Corner Pre-School LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the friendly staff and the fact that children genuinely enjoy attending this center. One reviewer notes that multiple children have developed a positive attitude toward going to daycare here.

Friendly staffchildren enjoy the programpositive atmosphere
Address
317 W 40th St, Scottsbluff, NE
Phone
(308) 632-5500
Discovery Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's personalized attention and ability to build strong relationships with children, noting that children return home happy and engaged. Reviewers appreciate the daily feedback provided to families and the educational value of the programs, including summer field trips and specific learning activities.

Personalized attention from staffdaily feedback to parentshappy and engaged children
Address
603 S Jefferson St, Papillion, NE
Phone
(402) 597-0778
Emely'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Emely's Child Care Center in Omaha receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Parents report their children are excited to attend, hitting developmental milestones on time or early, and benefiting from bilingual learning opportunities. The center is noted for its friendly owner and director, along with a useful app for daily updates and photo sharing.

Caring and dedicated staffchildren excited to attendearly developmental milestone achievement
Address
2201 South 11th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 216-8690
Dodge County Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
1024 W 23, Fremont, NE
Phone
(402) 721-9022
Wrangler Babies Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center's suitability for off-hours care, noting that the staff is caring and helped their daughter form lasting memories. Another review briefly characterizes the facility and staff as great.

off-hours availabilitycaring stafflasting memories for children
Address
4848 Calvert Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 261-5121

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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.