Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Grand Island, NE
Compare 12 child daycare & preschools in Grand Island. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Grand Island, Nebraska at a glance
- Programs
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.34/5
- Parent reviews
- 93
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Grand Island has 12 licensed child daycare & preschools with 93 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 43% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 68801 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Grand Island
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.
- 1Third City Christian Church Child Care Facility4.65 score4.9(13)
4100 W 13th St, Grand Island, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 246 children
Third City Christian Church Child Care Facility is a contemporary Christian church in Grand Island, Nebraska that offers childcare services alongside religious programming. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and strong community focus centered on Christian values and 'love unlimited.'
Welcoming and friendly environmentskilled and caring stafffree Sunday childcareactive youth programs - 2Kids Klubhouse4.38 score4.7(6)
2548 Carleton Ave, Grand Island, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Reviews praise Kids Klubhouse for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and quality food offerings. The atmosphere is described as welcoming with good service. One negative experience involved a hair found in food.
Clean tables and facilitiespolite and amazing staff (Jennifer mentioned)delicious food including highly-rated hamburgerspleasant atmosphere - 3Kdl Child Care4.32 score4.4(20)
3704 West 13th Street, Grand Island, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children
KDL Child Care in Grand Island receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring approach, strong communication, and educational programming. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and making developmental progress, with staff going above and beyond to support children with special needs and behavioral challenges.
Patient and kind staffexcellent communication with parentsstrong support for children with special needs and I - 4Kids Come First Daycare And Learning Center LLC4.29 score4.5(7)
1719 Aspen Circle, Grand Island, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Kids Come First Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, educational quality, and safe environments. However, two negative reviews allege inappropriate treatment of a child with autism and concerns about a specific teacher's classroom management approach.
Caring and loving staffsafe environmenteducational excellencestrong teacher-student relationships - 5Cherry Park Creative Corner LLC4.29 score4.4(13)
415 S Cherry Street, Grand Island, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Cherry Park Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rated 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and attentive staff, particularly noting staff members by name (Heidi, Shannon, Tina), and highlight the facility's ability to support children with special needs and behavioral challenges. The daycare is commended for its engaging activities, security measures, cleanliness, and the strong bonds staff develop with children.
Caring and attentive staffStrong relationships between staff and childrenSpecial needs supportEngaging learning and craft activities - 6Grand Island Ymca4.24 score4.3(20)
221 E South Front St, Grand Island, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 146 children
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 amenitiessafe childcare services - 7Cathedral Daycare3.95 score3.9(6)
112 South Cedar, Grand Island, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 207 children
Cathedral Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of care, trained staff, and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally at the center. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction regarding cost and quality of care.
Caring and highly trained staffexcellent communicationstrong teacher-child relationshipschildren learn new skills and developmental stages recognized
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Grand Island
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Grand Island, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Grand Island zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68803 | 7 | 4.38 | 3 | |
| 68801 | 9 | 4.3 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Grand Island (35–246 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Grand Island based on parent reviews
Kids Klubhouse
2548 Carleton Ave, Grand Island, NE
Reviews praise Kids Klubhouse for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and quality food offerings. The atmosphere is described as welcoming with good service. One negative experience involved a hair found in food.
Kdl Child Care
3704 West 13th Street, Grand Island, NE
KDL Child Care in Grand Island receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring approach, strong communication, and educational programming. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and making developmental progress, with staff going above and beyond to support children with special needs and behavioral challenges.
Kids Come First Daycare And Learning Center LLC
1719 Aspen Circle, Grand Island, NE
Kids Come First Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, educational quality, and safe environments. However, two negative reviews allege inappropriate treatment of a child with autism and concerns about a specific teacher's classroom management approach.
Cherry Park Creative Corner LLC
415 S Cherry Street, Grand Island, NE
Cherry Park Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rated 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and attentive staff, particularly noting staff members by name (Heidi, Shannon, Tina), and highlight the facility's ability to support children with special needs and behavioral challenges. The daycare is commended for its engaging activities, security measures, cleanliness, and the strong bonds staff develop with children.
Grand Island Ymca
221 E South Front St, Grand Island, NE
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.
Noah'S Ark Child Care & Preschool
511 N Elm St, Grand Island, NE
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Grand Island, Nebraska
There are 12 child daycare & preschools in Grand Island, Nebraska, making up 75% of the 16 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 Grand Island have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 43% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.35 stars. Our analysis covers 93 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Grand Island, 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 Grand Island
Showing 12 results
- Address
- 518 W State St, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 384-0532
- Address
- 511 N Elm St, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 382-1752
Reviews praise Kids Klubhouse for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and quality food offerings. The atmosphere is described as welcoming with good service. One negative experience involved a hair found in food.
- Address
- 2548 Carleton Ave, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 370-0315
Kids Come First Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, educational quality, and safe environments. However, two negative reviews allege inappropriate treatment of a child with autism and concerns about a specific teacher's classroom management approach.
- Address
- 1719 Aspen Circle, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 384-1699
Cherry Park Creative Corner receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rated 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and attentive staff, particularly noting staff members by name (Heidi, Shannon, Tina), and highlight the facility's ability to support children with special needs and behavioral challenges. The daycare is commended for its engaging activities, security measures, cleanliness, and the strong bonds staff develop with children.
- Address
- 415 S Cherry Street, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 395-8700
KDL Child Care in Grand Island receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's caring approach, strong communication, and educational programming. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and making developmental progress, with staff going above and beyond to support children with special needs and behavioral challenges.
- Address
- 3704 West 13th Street, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 381-5732
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.
- Address
- 221 E South Front St, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 395-9622
Cathedral Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of care, trained staff, and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally at the center. One parent expressed significant dissatisfaction regarding cost and quality of care.
- Address
- 112 South Cedar, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 398-4047
One parent describes the facility as a caring, safe, and fun environment where staff, specifically Mandy, demonstrate a big heart for the children. Another review highlights the engaging activities and effective teaching methods that keep kids happy and involved.
- Address
- 321 Stagecoach Road, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 381-0217
One parent describes Rainbow Club as providing great care with numerous learning activities, noting it is suitable for before and after-school programs at rates comparable to the area. A second review offers a brief positive assessment.
- Address
- 208 West 13th St, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 382-4323
- Address
- 1409 N Webb Rd, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 384-1400
- Address
- 211 E Fonner Park Rd, Grand Island, NE
- Phone
- (308) 384-9922
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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