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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Gering, NE

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Gering. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Gering, Nebraska at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.42/5
Parent reviews
28
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Gering has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 28 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 69341 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gering

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    The Learning Tree
    4 score
    4(6)

    1025 Five Rocks Rd, Gering, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    The Learning Tree receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with multiple families praising the caring staff, clean facility, and children's development and happiness. However, one parent reported a significant negative experience with communication and reservation management, alleging the director failed to follow through on promised observations and unfairly released held spots.

    Caring and amazing staffstrong director leadershipclean facilitychildren enjoy attending and show developmental growth
  2. 2
    Health And Family Resource Center
    3.76 score
    3.7(20)

    975 Cresent Drive, Gering, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

    ERROR: The reviews provided are for a dental practice (Dr. Hansen/CAPWN), not for Health and Family Resource Center daycare in Gering, Nebraska. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

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Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Gering

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Gering, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.35avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Gering zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
693416
4.42
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Gering (12–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gering based on parent reviews

Care-A-Lot Child Care And Learning Center

5

1805 11th Street, Gering, NE

Health And Family Resource Center

3.7(20)

975 Cresent Drive, Gering, NE

ERROR: The reviews provided are for a dental practice (Dr. Hansen/CAPWN), not for Health and Family Resource Center daycare in Gering, Nebraska. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

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Daycare types in Gering

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Church Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Gering, Nebraska

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Gering, Nebraska, making up 67% of the 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Gering have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Gering, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Gering

Showing 4 results

Care-A-Lot Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1805 11th Street, Gering, NE
Phone
(308) 275-1505
Health And Family Resource Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

ERROR: The reviews provided are for a dental practice (Dr. Hansen/CAPWN), not for Health and Family Resource Center daycare in Gering, Nebraska. No actual daycare reviews are available for analysis.

Unable to assess - wrong facility reviewed
Address
975 Cresent Drive, Gering, NE
Phone
(308) 633-3321
Building Blocks Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
116 Terry Blvd, Gering, NE
Phone
(308) 765-0303
Apple Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1635 Virginia Av, Gering, NE
Phone
(308) 436-7170

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Gering, Nebraska, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Gering have an average Google rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Gering, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Nebraska's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Nebraska)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Gering offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Nebraska typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Gering for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gering must be licensed by Nebraska's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.