Children at daycare

237 Child Daycare & Preschools in Omaha, Nebraska

Browse all 237 child daycare & preschools in Omaha, Nebraska. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Omaha

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 Academy
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    1502 South 24th St, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    The Learning Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong communication through their app. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving developmentally across all age groups. The center offers flexible hours, nutritious meals, and specialized accommodations for children with diverse needs.

    Caring and professional teachersexcellent communication app with photos and updatesclean and secure facilitystrong curriculum with age-appropriate activities
  2. 2

    6625 South 193rd Ave, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 197 children

    Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Falling Waters as an excellent, caring facility where children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are described as dedicated, welcoming, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being, with strong communication and a clean, safe environment. Families report high satisfaction with the curriculum, special events, and overall experience.

    Caring and professional staffexcellent communication via Procare apphands-on curriculumclean and safe facility
  3. 3

    13906 S Plaza, Omaha, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    Parents consistently praise Stonebridge Christian Preschool for its caring, trustworthy staff and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility is described as well-maintained with a positive learning environment that helps children thrive. Families appreciate the Christian values, genuine relationships, and sense of belonging fostered at the center.

    Loving and trustworthy staffwelcoming communitywell-kept facilitiespositive atmosphere
  4. 4

    6912 South 156th St, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 281 children

    Millard Children's Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the friendly, experienced staff and clean facility. Parents consistently note their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy daily activities including themed learning and field trips, and genuinely love attending.

    Friendly and experienced staff with long tenureclean facilitystructured learning with rotating classrooms by subjectweekly themes and art projects
  5. 5

    13056 Atwood Ave, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Parents consistently praise Hearts & Minds for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who genuinely care for children. The faith-based curriculum combined with developmentally appropriate learning prepares children well for kindergarten while building strong social skills and confidence. Families report feeling welcomed into a caring community and express high satisfaction across multiple programs including Mother's Day Out and Preschool.

    Loving and patient staff with high tenurefaith-based education approachwarm and welcoming communitydevelopmentally appropriate curriculum
  6. 6

    16944 Audrey St, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children

    Harrison Village Childcare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, clean facilities, and child-centered approach to learning and development. Parents highlight the caring teachers, responsive management, and strong communication throughout the day. Multiple long-term families report their children have thrived academically and socially at this center.

    Caring and dedicated staffclean and inviting facilityresponsive management and directorsexcellent communication and daily updates
  7. 7

    12315 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Tenderhearts Child Care Center in Omaha receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, bilingual staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in varied activities, and experience genuine care from teachers who treat them like their own.

    Bilingual and sign language instructioncaring and patient staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility
  8. 8
    Education Express
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    304 North 168th Cir, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children

    Education Express is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Omaha where parents report exceptional staff care and attention to their children. Parents consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly atmosphere, age-appropriate curriculum, and the directors' and teachers' genuine commitment to knowing each child's individual needs. Multiple parents recommend the center as a safe, loving, and educational environment.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and caring staffpersonalized attention to each child's needs and learning styleage-appropriate curriculum
  9. 9

    2814 South 87th St, Omaha, NE · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

    Children's Express Childcare and Learning in Omaha receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and children's genuine happiness and attachment to teachers. First-time parents particularly appreciate the supportive guidance and responsive management from owner Star and director Mayra.

    Caring and attentive staff with low turnoverexcellent daily communication via Brightwheel app with photos and videosdetailed tracking of meals and diaper changessupportive guidance for first-time parents
  10. 10
    King Of Kings Church
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    11615 I St, Omaha, NE · Church Daycare · Capacity: 250 children

    Note: Reviews provided are for King of Kings Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews describe a welcoming religious community with strong worship services, engaged pastoral staff, and active family/youth programs including special needs events and community service initiatives.

    Welcoming and inviting atmosphereengaging pastors and staffstrong sense of communityexcellent children's and youth ministry programs

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Omaha based on parent reviews

The Learning Academy

5(20)

1502 South 24th St, Omaha, NE

The Learning Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong communication through their app. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving developmentally across all age groups. The center offers flexible hours, nutritious meals, and specialized accommodations for children with diverse needs.

Caring and professional teachersexcellent communication app with photos and updatesclean and secure facility

Primrose School At Falling Waters

5(20)

6625 South 193rd Ave, Omaha, NE

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Falling Waters as an excellent, caring facility where children thrive academically and socially. Staff members are described as dedicated, welcoming, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being, with strong communication and a clean, safe environment. Families report high satisfaction with the curriculum, special events, and overall experience.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication via Procare apphands-on curriculum

Millard Children'Sacademy

5(13)

6912 South 156th St, Omaha, NE

Millard Children's Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents who praise the friendly, experienced staff and clean facility. Parents consistently note their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, enjoy daily activities including themed learning and field trips, and genuinely love attending.

Friendly and experienced staff with long tenureclean facilitystructured learning with rotating classrooms by subject

Westwood Hearts & Minds Early Childhood Program

4.8(20)

13056 Atwood Ave, Omaha, NE

Parents consistently praise Hearts & Minds for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who genuinely care for children. The faith-based curriculum combined with developmentally appropriate learning prepares children well for kindergarten while building strong social skills and confidence. Families report feeling welcomed into a caring community and express high satisfaction across multiple programs including Mother's Day Out and Preschool.

Loving and patient staff with high tenurefaith-based education approachwarm and welcoming community

Harrison Village Childcare INC

4.8(19)

16944 Audrey St, Omaha, NE

Harrison Village Childcare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, clean facilities, and child-centered approach to learning and development. Parents highlight the caring teachers, responsive management, and strong communication throughout the day. Multiple long-term families report their children have thrived academically and socially at this center.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and inviting facilityresponsive management and directors

Tenderhearts Child Care Center

4.8(14)

12315 Westwood Ln, Omaha, NE

Tenderhearts Child Care Center in Omaha receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, bilingual staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in varied activities, and experience genuine care from teachers who treat them like their own.

Bilingual and sign language instructioncaring and patient staffexcellent communication with parents

Map

Child Daycare & Preschools in Omaha, Nebraska

There are 237 child daycare & preschools in Omaha, Nebraska, making up 63% of the 379 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.

When choosing a daycare in Omaha, 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 Omaha

Showing 237 results

Willow Tree Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Willow Tree Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents who report excellent staff care, strong communication, and a safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the staff's attentiveness to children's health and safety, long-term loyalty to the facility, and engagement in educational activities including Spanish instruction.

Friendly and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and safe facility
Address
616 South 75th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-3979
Healthy Start Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Healthy Start Learning Center receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, educational development, and safe environment, while others report serious concerns about staff negligence, lost items, health issues, and poor communication during the previous management under Donna. Recent ownership change to Petrina Edwards may indicate improvements.

Caring and warm staffstrong educational curriculumchildren excited to attend
Address
5815 North 60th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 934-6607
All About Kidz
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

All About Kidz receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising attentive teachers, strong preschool curriculum, and a family-like environment. However, one parent reported serious concerns including poor diaper hygiene, behavior changes in their child, lost items, and lack of accountability from management.

Attentive and responsive teachersstrong preschool curriculumchildren excited to attend
Address
5046 South 153rd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 895-4848
Amazing Days For Little People
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Amazing Days for Little People receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, stable staff and personalized attention given to each child. Parents highlight strong communication, educational programming, a clean facility, and a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. The smaller center size allows staff to know all children by name and provide individualized care.

Consistentcaring staff with low turnoverstrong pare
Address
6704 South 167th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-8003
B.E.T. Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

B.E.T. Daycare Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, cleanliness, educational activities, and field trips. However, two recent 1-star reviews describe serious concerns about staff conduct, including alleged retaliation and lack of communication about children's daily activities and needs.

Caring and supportive staffclean facilityeducational programs
Address
4052 Grand Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 453-8412
Nana'S Little World 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
3148 North 93rd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-5525
Smart Start Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Smart Start Learning Center in Omaha receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the welcoming staff, educational curriculum, and positive child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy attending and feel confident in the quality of care provided.

Welcoming and caring staffstrong educational curriculumeffective potty training support
Address
2020 North 72nd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 614-2722
Small Miracle Childcare And Preschool Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Small Miracle Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational environment, and their children's happiness and development. One negative review criticized management decisions regarding facility closures, dietary preferences, and handling of parental concerns.

Caring and professional staffstrong educational curriculumaccommodates allergies
Address
420 North 179th Plaza Cir, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-2922
Essential Years Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
5972 North 30th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 455-4404
Willow Tree Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Willow Tree Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents who highlight caring staff, transparency, and quality care for infants and toddlers. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including poor communication, inadequate feeding schedules, unreported injuries, and insufficient educational activities.

Caring and professional staffactive owner involvementtransparent open layout design
Address
12171 Pacific St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-3673
Gbt Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1502 North 52nd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 556-4282
Miss Margie'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Miss Margie's Child Care Center in Omaha receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the warm, family-like environment, attentive staff, and positive developmental outcomes for children. Parents report strong staff-family relationships and excellent communication.

Warmhome-like atmosphereattentive and nurturing staff
Address
1709 South 10th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 346-4611
Montessori Infant House My Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

My Montessori experiences are highly polarized. Four parents praise the knowledgeable, caring staff, strong teacher communication, and quality learning environment. Two parents report serious concerns including staff turnover, untrained teachers, negligence, bullying, administrative unresponsiveness, and protocol violations.

Caring and knowledgeable teachersexcellent communication with parentsbeautiful outdoor play area
Address
12620 Pacific St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 330-9694
24/2 Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

24/2 Child Care Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the warm environment, dedicated staff, educational activities, and flexibility. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, neglect, inappropriate discipline, overcrowding, and poor communication.

Warmcaring environmentdedicated and loving staff members
Address
8025 Maple St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 614-0277
Children'S Angel Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Children's Angel Childcare LLC for attentive, caring staff and a clean facility. The daycare is noted for its bilingual education (Spanish learning), special accommodations for children with special needs, and involved ownership. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences.

Attentive and caring staffclean facilitybilingual education in Spanish
Address
11325 Davenport St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 507-0626
Educare At Indian Hill
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3110 W St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 502-0352
Over The Rainbow Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
12009 Bel Dr, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 334-5591
Creative Beginnings Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Creative Beginnings receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Satisfied parents praise the center's transparency, curriculum, staff quality, and two-year track records of positive experiences. Dissatisfied parents cite supervision concerns and question the value relative to fees.

Transparent communication with parentsquality curriculumcaring and attentive teachers
Address
6810 South 178th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 895-1851
Rosewood Academy Sw INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Rosewood Academy SW receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the curriculum, teacher quality, and caring environment. Parents report their children experience significant academic and social development while feeling safe and valued. One concern raised involves staff turnover and inconsistencies between the parent handbook and actual practices.

Strong curriculumcaring and attentive teachersclean and organized facility
Address
19010 Edna St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 933-3666
Cherry Hills Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Cherry Hills Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and show behavioral improvement. Parents highlight the caring, personable staff, frequent photo/activity updates via app, and safe, family-like environment.

Caring and friendly staffchild happiness and excitement about attendingregular photo and activity updates via app
Address
6901 North 102nd Cir, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 933-4404
Rosewood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Rosewood Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, curriculum, and attentive staff. Parents report noticeable developmental progress in their children and appreciate daily communication through the app. One long-term parent noted a decline in consistency following the facility's expansion due to staff turnover.

Strong curriculum and developmental progresscaring and welcoming staffdaily photo/app updates
Address
5225 North 158th Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 496-6332
Little Lambs Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Lambs has received 9 five-star reviews praising the caring teachers, Christian and educational focus, and structured environment, with parents reporting significant child development and positive daily experiences. However, two one-star reviews cite serious concerns including safety protocols, illness management, inconsistent communication about child behavior, and facility maintenance issues.

Caring and experienced teacherschild development and learning pro
Address
4408 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 554-1171
Diapers 2 Diplomas Child Care & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents consistently praise Diapers 2 Diplomas for exceptional care, with owner April and her staff treating children with genuine love, patience, and respect. Families report their children are happy, safe, and engaged in activities like field trips and themed events, with many staying for years. The center maintains high standards including CDA-accredited teachers, Step Up to Quality Level 4 certification, and quality meals.

Caring and attentive staffOwner April goes above and beyond for familiesLong-term retention of families
Address
5310 South 52nd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 731-7929
Hslc Ames Ave LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

HSLC Ames Ave LLC received mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff conduct and management practices. While some reviewers praised the facility and program quality, multiple negative reviews reported issues with staff professionalism, perceived discrimination, and allegations of controlling or bullying behavior toward clients.

Good program structureawesome facility experience
Address
4847 Sahler St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 991-2980
Daybreak
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Daybreak specializes in behavioral intervention and receives high praise from parents whose children benefit from their programs, with staff described as dedicated and experienced. However, significant concerns emerge regarding billing practices, customer service responsiveness, treatment of children with autism and other special needs, and questionable clinical outcomes for some families.

Effective behavioral intervention programknowledgeable and caring staffown
Address
9239 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 614-2242
Behave'N Day Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

BEHAVE'N DAY CENTER INC receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Many parents praise the staff's dedication, therapeutic approach, and supportive community, particularly for children with developmental needs. However, some parents report recent declines in management quality, supervision concerns, and safety issues.

Staff dedication and compassionwelcoming and supportive environmenteffective ABA therapy and speech progress
Address
8922 Cuming St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 926-4373
Rosewood Academy - Elkhorn INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Rosewood Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its curriculum, cleanliness, staff care, and communication with parents. However, two negative reviews cite strict discipline practices, parental micromanagement, staff attitude issues, and disputed contract enforcement policies.

Strong curriculum and early childhood developmentexcellent cleanliness and sanitationcaring and knowledgeable staff
Address
3830 North 176th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-3545
Kids Count 2childcare/Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2014 North 66th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 884-0089
Love Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2537 North 62nd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 933-9772
International Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3223 North 45th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 457-7818

Page 5 of 8· 237 results

Frequently asked questions

There are 237 child daycare & preschools daycares in Omaha, Nebraska, out of 379 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Omaha, 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
Omaha offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 237 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 42 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 100 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 Omaha for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Omaha 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.