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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Norfolk, NE

Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Norfolk. Average rating: 4.35/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Norfolk, Nebraska at a glance

Programs
13
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
62
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Norfolk has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 62 parent reviews averaging 4.35/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 68701 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Norfolk

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
    Norfolk Family Ymca
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    301 West Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    The Norfolk Family YMCA is highly rated by community members for its modern facilities, welcoming staff, and diverse programs for all ages. Parents appreciate the clean environment, variety of fitness classes, swimming areas, and recreational activities for children. The facility is praised for its community impact and affordability assistance options.

    Modernrecently remodeled facilityfriendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained
  2. 2
    Ymca Super Tots
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    301 W Benjamin, Norfolk, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children

    The YMCA SUPER TOTS in Norfolk receives consistently high ratings (mostly 5/5) with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, modern amenities, and welcoming staff. Reviews highlight the benefits for both children and adults, including swimming, fitness classes, sports facilities, and community programs. The center is noted as a valuable community resource offering financial assistance options for memberships.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern state-of-th
  3. 3
    Westside Daycare INC
    3.75 score
    3.5(5)

    401 South 17th St, Norfolk, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Westside Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and personable staff led by Lacey, noting engaging activities and a loving environment. One negative review claims children are isolated and mistreated if they are hyperactive.

    caring and attentive stafffun activitiessafe environmentpersonable and friendly

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Norfolk

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 62 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Engaging activities
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.31avg rating
13 daycares · 9 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Norfolk zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6870119
4.35
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Norfolk (29–200 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Norfolk based on parent reviews

Norfolk Family Ymca

4.5(20)

301 West Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE

The Norfolk Family YMCA is highly rated by community members for its modern facilities, welcoming staff, and diverse programs for all ages. Parents appreciate the clean environment, variety of fitness classes, swimming areas, and recreational activities for children. The facility is praised for its community impact and affordability assistance options.

Modernrecently remodeled facilityfriendly and welcoming staff

Ymca Super Tots

4.5(20)

301 W Benjamin, Norfolk, NE

The YMCA SUPER TOTS in Norfolk receives consistently high ratings (mostly 5/5) with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, modern amenities, and welcoming staff. Reviews highlight the benefits for both children and adults, including swimming, fitness classes, sports facilities, and community programs. The center is noted as a valuable community resource offering financial assistance options for memberships.

Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern state-of-th

Montessori Circle Of Friends

5(1)

1033 South 13th Street, Norfolk, NE

One parent describes the center as a respectful environment where children engage in significant learning. The review highlights a positive atmosphere focused on educational growth.

respectful environmentsubstantial learning opportunities

Sherry'S House

4.8(1)

1501 E Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE

One parent visited the center briefly while traveling and gave it a 4/5 rating. No additional details regarding specific services or staff interactions are provided in the available feedback.

Positive experience during a brief visit

Helping Hands Child Care

4.3(4)

600 South 4th St, Norfolk, NE

Several parents highlight the center's academic rigor, friendly staff, and new facilities with a playground, while one review raises a serious concern regarding an employee's insensitive response to a child's injury.

academic successfriendly and accommodating staffnew building

Helping Hands Child Care

4.3(4)

511 S Fifth St, Norfolk, NE

One parent reports that their child excels academically, while two others highlight the friendly staff and new facilities with a playground. Conversely, a single reviewer expresses disappointment over an insensitive staff member who failed to respond appropriately to a child's injury.

Academic excellencefriendly and accommodating staffnew building

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Daycare types in Norfolk

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 5

Child Daycare & Preschools in Norfolk, Nebraska

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Norfolk, Nebraska, making up 68% of the 19 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 Norfolk have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 62 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk

Showing 13 results

Montessori Circle Of Friends
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as a respectful environment where children engage in significant learning. The review highlights a positive atmosphere focused on educational growth.

respectful environmentsubstantial learning opportunities
Address
1033 South 13th Street, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-4592
Sherry'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One parent visited the center briefly while traveling and gave it a 4/5 rating. No additional details regarding specific services or staff interactions are provided in the available feedback.

Positive experience during a brief visit
Address
1501 E Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 379-0134
Milestones Learning Center & Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1308 North 13th St, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-8211
Norfolk Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Norfolk Family YMCA is highly rated by community members for its modern facilities, welcoming staff, and diverse programs for all ages. Parents appreciate the clean environment, variety of fitness classes, swimming areas, and recreational activities for children. The facility is praised for its community impact and affordability assistance options.

Modernrecently remodeled facilityfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
301 West Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-9770
Ymca Super Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The YMCA SUPER TOTS in Norfolk receives consistently high ratings (mostly 5/5) with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, modern amenities, and welcoming staff. Reviews highlight the benefits for both children and adults, including swimming, fitness classes, sports facilities, and community programs. The center is noted as a valuable community resource offering financial assistance options for memberships.

Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern state-of-th
Address
301 W Benjamin, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-9770
Helping Hands Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Several parents highlight the center's academic rigor, friendly staff, and new facilities with a playground, while one review raises a serious concern regarding an employee's insensitive response to a child's injury.

academic successfriendly and accommodating staffnew building
Address
600 South 4th St, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 379-3275
Helping Hands Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent reports that their child excels academically, while two others highlight the friendly staff and new facilities with a playground. Conversely, a single reviewer expresses disappointment over an insensitive staff member who failed to respond appropriately to a child's injury.

Academic excellencefriendly and accommodating staffnew building
Address
511 S Fifth St, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 379-3275
Westside Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Westside Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and personable staff led by Lacey, noting engaging activities and a loving environment. One negative review claims children are isolated and mistreated if they are hyperactive.

caring and attentive stafffun activitiessafe environment
Address
401 South 17th St, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 920-1129
Northern Hills Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent describes the center as great and very caring for their infant, while another notes the staff is nice but expresses significant dissatisfaction with other aspects of the facility. The few reviews so far highlight a mix of positive care experiences and strong complaints.

caring staffnice staffgreat center
Address
600 North 12th Street, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 379-0399
Wesley Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 West Phillip Avenue, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-7434
Amen 4 Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
201 East Prospect, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 379-6777
Norfolk Catholic Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2301 Madison Ave, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-4584
Open Arms Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
922 S 4th, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-4209

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Norfolk, Nebraska, out of 19 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 Norfolk have an average Google rating of 4.35 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 55% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Norfolk, 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
Norfolk offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Norfolk for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Norfolk 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.