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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

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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

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Ralston Meadows Lil' Rams
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9225 Berry St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 661-0300
Ralston Seymour Lil' Rams
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4900 South 79th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 660-6374
Ralston Tiny Rams
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8969 Park Dr, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 660-6799
Ralston Wildewood Lil' Rams
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8071 Ralston Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 660-6375
Alleluia! Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2617 South 114th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 333-4444
Brownell - Talbot School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
400 N Happy Hollow Blvd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 556-3772
Aldersgate Pre-School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3617 Greene Ave, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 731-5741
First National Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1425 Chicago St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 602-2561
Montessori Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14340 Harrison St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 502-9118
Duchesne Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3601 Burt St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 558-6250
Alpha School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1615 South 6th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 444-6557
Ralston Mockingbird Lil' Rams
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5100 South 93rd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 660-6373
Westside Early Childhood - Oakdale Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9801 West Center Rd, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 390-8206
Westside Early Childhood - Sunset Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9503 Walnut St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 390-8203
Westside Early Childhood - Westgate Ecc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7802 Hascall St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 390-8202
Montessori Academy Of West Omaha INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18031 Oak St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 884-2424
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Midlands - North Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2610 Hamilton St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 342-2300
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Child Daycare & Preschools

This facility is not a daycare but a medical research hospital specializing in ear, nose, and throat care. Parents praise individual staff members and medical professionals for their expertise and compassionate care, but express serious concerns about billing practices and administrative processes.

Skilled and compassionate nursing staffexcellent doctors including neurologists and ENT specialistspatient-centered care
Address
425 North 30th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 452-5000
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for exceptional staff, strong communication, and a caring environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers note their children are eager to attend and feel like part of a family. The center maintains high cleanliness standards and offers a useful app for daily updates on child activities.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent teacher retentionstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
15990 Elm St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 334-7025
Bethesda Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5116 Terrace Dr, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 932-3063
Garden Patch Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Garden Patch Creative Learning Center in Omaha receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, nurturing environment, educational curriculum, and strong parent communication. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving in a clean, well-maintained facility.

Warm and caring staff with experienced teacherschildren excited to attendstrong curriculum balancing play and learning
Address
5192 South 193rd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 614-0078
Northwest Hills Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9334 Fort St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 572-8392
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Omaha receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication through apps and live cameras. Multiple parents highlight seamless transitions, learning outcomes, and leadership accessibility.

Caring and engaged teacherswarm and welcoming environmentstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
5444 South 138th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 895-0154
Hamilton Heights Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Hamilton Heights Child Development Center receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the center's caring, experienced staff, educational programs, and strong teacher retention. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, development, and the family-like relationships built over years of attendance.

Experienced and dedicated teachers with high staff retentionWarm and welcoming environmentStrong co
Address
12710 Webster St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 492-9999
Westside Early Childhood - Prairie Lane Early
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11444 Hascall St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 390-8209
Hamilton Heights Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Hamilton Heights Child Development Center in Omaha receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and attentive staff, engaging curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight strong communication, security features like cameras and livestreams, and the leadership of Director Krista and Assistant Director Cali.

Attentive and loving staffsafe and happy environmentresponsive leadershi
Address
5320 North 134th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 933-3333
Unmc Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
426 South 40th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 559-8800

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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.