Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Kearney, NE

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kearney

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

   Little Fish Preschool

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   3801 Avenue A, Kearney, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

   These reviews appear to be for a Catholic church (St. James), not for Little Fish Preschool daycare. The reviews praise the church's welcoming community, beautiful facilities, supportive staff, and quality of services.

   Welcoming atmospheresupportive priests and staffbeautiful facilitiesengaging Mass services
2. 2

   Hand-N-Hand Preschool

   4.55 score

   5(6)

   4010 7th Ave, Kearney, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

   Hand-n-Hand Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, intentional teachers and bright, creative classroom environment. Parents highlight the strong biblical foundation, excellent communication, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families report significant child growth and development during their time at the preschool.

   caring and patient teachersintentional and creative instructionbright and calm classroompositive play and learning environment
3. 3

   Holy Cross Preschool

   4.53 score

   4.7(16)

   3315 11th Ave, Kearney, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 29 children

   Holy Cross Preschool in Kearney is a religious facility with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the warm, welcoming atmosphere and compassionate pastoral leadership. Parents highlight the quality children's programming and engaging services, though actual daycare-specific feedback is limited.

   Warm and inviting atmospherecompassionate pastorsquality children's programmingwelcoming community
4. 4

   First Lutheran Ch Preschool

   4.18 score

   4.3(8)

   3315 Avenue G, Kearney, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 27 children

   First Lutheran Church Preschool in Kearney receives mixed reviews. While many praise the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable pastors, and community involvement, some parents report serious concerns about staff responsiveness to children's special needs and interpersonal conflicts with church leadership.

   Welcoming environmentknowledgeable and educated pastorscommunity involvementbeautiful facilities
5. 5

   Kearney Family Ymca

   4.15 score

   4.2(16)

   4500 6th Av, Kearney, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children

   This facility is not a daycare center but rather a YMCA fitness center. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5-star ratings), praising the recently updated fitness amenities, friendly and helpful staff, clean environment, and wide range of equipment and classes.

   recently updated facilityfriendly and helpful staffvariety of fitness equipment and classesclean environment
6. 6

   Kearney Family Ymca

   4.15 score

   4.2(16)

   4511 6th Avenue, Kearney, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

   This is not a daycare center but a YMCA fitness facility. The reviews discuss fitness amenities, classes, and staff service rather than childcare quality. Members consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, equipment quality, and customer service.

   Recently updated fitness centerfriendly and helpful staffvariety of equipment and classes (Zumbaspinning
7. 7

   Kearney Little Learners Daycare & Preschool

   4.15 score

   4.3(5)

   1110 17th Avenue, Kearney, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

   Kearney Little Learners receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication, cleanliness, and activities. The facility is noted as the largest daycare provider in Phelps County and well-managed. One negative review alleges discriminatory treatment of an infant.

   Staff genuinely care about childreneffective communication with parentsclean facilitywell-managed
8. 8

   Community Action Partnership Of Mid Nebraska

   4.12 score

   4.2(8)

   1023 Ave F, Kearney, NE · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 53 children

   Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska receives mostly positive feedback praising staff helpfulness and customer service. However, a small number of reviewers reported poor communication and unwillingness to assist.

   helpful and supportive staffnice peoplegood community resourceinformative responses to questions
9. 9

   Lighthouse Academy Child Development Center

   4 score

   4(11)

   1930 West 40th Street, Kearney, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

   Lighthouse Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, strong communication, clean facility, and focus on social-emotional and academic development. One 1-star review alleges mistreatment and safety concerns.

   caring and friendly staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facilitystrong social-emotional development focus
10. 10

    Sugar & Spice Ccc & Preschool

    3.62 score

    3.3(6)

    2310 4th Ave, Kearney, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children

    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)staff members Mr. Jim and Miss Peg received praise

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