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774 Child Daycare & Preschools in Nebraska

Browse 774 child daycare & preschools across Nebraska. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Nebraska

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Nebraska can make the decision-making process smoother.

Nebraska has about 1,147 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Nebraska. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Nebraska

There are 1,147 daycares in Nebraska: 22 headstart facilities, 218 before/after school centers, 133 religious facility daycares, and 774 childcare and preschool centers.

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Southeast Community College Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports significant operational issues, stating that staff and professors lack competence and that the registration process is extremely difficult to navigate.

Address
8800 O St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 437-2450
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

One parent highlights the center's effectiveness in setting developmental goals for children, while another review notes the staff's kindness. However, a third reviewer criticizes strict late-payment policies that restrict access to childcare for the following week if payment is not made by a specific deadline.

goal settingstaff kindness
Address
3110 W St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 502-0352
Over The Rainbow Child Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Two parents highlight the center's cleanliness, structured yet playful environment, and staff dedication, noting that Director Stacy and Owner Jeannie are genuinely caring and responsive. However, a separate report alleges that staff lied to prevent a parent from picking up their child and failed to manage diaper rash, resulting in unenrollment without notice.

clean and organized facilitycaring and genuine staffresponsive director
Address
12009 Bel Dr, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 334-5591
Memorial Health Care Systems Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

These reviews do not pertain to the child development center. All 10 reviews discuss hospital and emergency room experiences at Memorial Health Care Systems, praising medical staff, care quality, and facility cleanliness. No actual daycare reviews are present.

Professional and kind medical stafftimely patient careclean facility
Address
319 North Columbia Street, Seward, NE
Phone
(402) 646-4673
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
Future Stars INC Dba Little Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent describes a concerning incident involving inadequate supervision during a bathroom routine, where a toddler was left half-naked and without privacy while staff assisted another parent. Additional feedback cites staff interactions as unprofessional, rude, and disrespectful, raising concerns about how children are treated.

Address
4805 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 328-8998
Blessed Beginnings Early Childhood Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Blessed Beginnings has mixed reviews with stark contrasts. One parent reported positive care, but multiple parents cited serious concerns including staff unprofessionalism, poor communication, inadequate supervision, injuries, and rigid vaccine policies enforced with disrespectful treatment.

Safe carewell-cared for children
Address
101 East 20th Street, Scottsbluff, NE
Phone
(308) 633-2340
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
Zac'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

While one parent highlights a loving, family-like atmosphere with engaging learning activities and nutritious food, others report significant concerns regarding unorganized facilities, monotony, and unreliable communication. A few reviewers note that the family-run structure can lead to a lack of educational variety and issues with staff availability.

family-like atmospherecaring staffnutritious food
Address
4849 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 421-7788
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
Here Wee Grow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

HERE WEE GROW receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for staff care and attention, particularly Kristy, Rhonda, and Anna. However, one parent expressed concerns about staff training, lack of educational programming, and billing issues.

Staff genuinely care for childrenpatient and attentive caregiversgood communication with parents including daily updates and photos
Address
2440 College Drive, Sidney, NE
Phone
(308) 254-6277
Rainbow Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

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.

great carelearning activitiessuitable for before and after school care
Address
208 West 13th St, Grand Island, NE
Phone
(308) 382-4323
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
Romper Room
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent reports a lack of basic engagement and security protocols, noting that staff failed to greet their child daily and did not verify a father's identity during pickup. The reviewer expressed significant concern over these safety and interpersonal oversights, leading them to withdraw their child quickly.

Address
1041 Catalpa St, North Bend, NE
Phone
(402) 652-8623
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
Little Jewels Child Care & Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent highlights the loving staff and strong learning environment, while another criticizes the center's closure policies and billing practices. The latter notes unexpected closures on days like New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve, which resulted in lost work time and full weekly fees without employee wage guarantees.

Great learning environmentloving and caring staffdedicated infant room providers
Address
216 W. 16th St., York, NE
Phone
(402) 745-6628
Noah'S Ark Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent describes the facility as professional and first class, while others report severe safety concerns including physical abuse by older children and staff, as well as abusive punishment methods by staff. Feedback is sharply divided between a single positive recommendation and multiple accounts of negligence, dangerous conditions, and mistreatment of children.

professional servicefirst-class quality
Address
515 S Jeffers, North Platte, NE
Phone
(308) 221-2551
Noah'S Ark Daycare II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent describes the facility as professional and highly recommends it, while two others report severe safety concerns including physical abuse, neglect, and inappropriate treatment of children. These conflicting experiences highlight significant issues with supervision and staff conduct alongside positive remarks about professionalism.

Professional servicefirst-class environment
Address
1800 East D Street, North Platte, NE
Phone
(308) 221-2547
Pooh Corner West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Pooh Corner West receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, patience, and structured daily activities, with children reportedly enjoying the experience and forming friendships. However, concerns have been raised about transportation safety, enrollment process accessibility, and past staff conduct issues.

Professional and patient staffplanned daily activitieschildren enjoy attending
Address
1832 West 9th, Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 463-4635
Pooh Corner North
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Pooh Corner North receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights professional, patient staff, structured activities, and a friendly environment where children learn and build friendships. Negative reviews cite concerns about transportation safety, enrollment communication issues, and historical staff management problems.

Professional and patient staffstructured daily activities and schedulefriendly children
Address
621 N Lincoln Av, Hastings, NE
Phone
(402) 463-2666
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
Academic Adventures INC(State St)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent reports high teacher turnover and unresponsive staff who cannot answer questions about daily activities, while another notes that the location is currently on probation due to allegations of staff handling children roughly.

Address
15808 Grebe St, Bennington, NE
Phone
(402) 991-1799
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
Behave'N Day Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

BEHAVE'N DAY CENTER INC receives highly polarized reviews with significant praise from some families but serious safety and ethical concerns from others. Positive reviewers commend the staff's dedication, behavioral therapy effectiveness, and supportive approach. However, negative reviews document serious issues including child injuries, lack of injury notification, billing fraud, facility cleanliness problems, and allegations of physical abuse.

Caring and passionate
Address
1145 High St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 423-6464
Sugar & Spice Ccc & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

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)
Address
2310 4th Ave, Kearney, NE
Phone
(308) 440-4968
Little Munchkinland
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Munchkinland receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise for certain staff members and teaching quality, but serious concerns about management, facility cleanliness, health protocols, and safety practices. Positive reviewers highlight dedicated teachers like Mrs. Sam and Mrs. Hoff, while negative reviewers report inadequate responses to bullying, pest infestations, unaddressed contagious illness outbreaks, and management issues.

Dedicated and caring t
Address
4440 N 24th, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 742-4776
Northeast Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

The Northeast YMCA Child Care Center has received consistently positive reviews praising the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained amenities including a lap pool and weight room. Members appreciate the sense of community and personal attention from staff. Some note the facility is older and smaller compared to other Lincoln YMCA locations, though recent improvements have been made.

Helpful and friendly front desk staffclean facilitiesw
Address
2601 North 70th St, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 434-9262

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Frequently asked questions

There are 774 child daycare & preschools daycares across Nebraska. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Nebraska are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Nebraska's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Nebraska, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Nebraska sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Nebraska vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.