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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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Merrick County Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights peace of mind regarding their daughter's care, expressing gratitude for the staff's dedication. The review focuses on the trusting relationship between the family and the center.

peace of mindcaring staffgratitude for services
Address
2412 23rd Avenue, Central City, NE
Phone
(308) 946-3336
Miles Of Smiles Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's exceptional care for children with medical needs, noting flexible scheduling and adherence to therapy requirements. Reviewers appreciate the daily communication app and outdoor activities, with one child reportedly blossoming during their time there.

flexible schedulingcommunication appoutdoor activities
Address
4401 O Street, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 261-9997
The Little Green Treehouse Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's patience and ability to handle transitions, including moving and potty training, as well as their attentive care for children with medical needs. Reviewers appreciate the clean environment, engaging activities, and clear communication regarding behavioral expectations and incidents.

helps with transitionspotty training assistancemedical awareness
Address
305 Plaza Drive, West Point, NE
Phone
(402) 380-8035
Ymca Early Learning Center - Lakeside Chi
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe the Lakeside YMCA Early Learning Center as a caring and educational environment where teachers actively engage children through outdoor play, reading, and sign language. Reviewers highlight the calm, uncluttered atmosphere and specific staff members, noting that their son looks forward to attending daily and is well-prepared for school. The center is praised for being a hidden gem in West Omaha with reasonable costs.

caring and positive teachersengaging activities including outdoor time and readingearly learning through sign language and songs
Address
17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 758-5726
Millard Children'Sacademy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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
Address
6912 South 156th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 861-0778
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the facility as a great daycare option. The single review provided offers a positive assessment of the center.

Great facility
Address
5304 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 413-4701
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
The Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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
Address
1502 South 24th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 341-0570
The Gingerbread House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports that both of their children attended until school age, maintaining such a strong bond that one child plans to work there as an adult. The family describes the staff as being like family rather than just employees.

strong family-like atmospherelasting positive impact on childrenstaff treated like family
Address
314 South Ok St, Wilber, NE
Phone
(402) 821-2550
Tiny Treasures Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent expresses extreme enthusiasm for the facility, stating they love it 'real real bad.'

High satisfaction
Address
2450 North 33rd St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 455-2328
Infinity Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent notes their two children have attended for nearly two years with satisfaction, while another highlights the caring and loving nature of the staff, stating their kids enjoyed the experience.

staff treats children like familycaring and loving peoplechildren enjoyed the place
Address
1923 W. A Street, North Platte, NE
Phone
(308) 221-5222
Ittle Tots Preschool And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as the best in Holt County, highlighting the staff's individualized care and engaging activities that foster growth. Another reviewer notes that their child enjoys attending daily and appreciates the help with potty training, which supports working parents.

Individualized carevariety of developmental activitiesengaging environment
Address
619 E Fremont Street, Oneill, NE
Phone
(402) 336-1414
Jr. Alphabet Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Jr. Alphabet Academy in Bellevue has earned perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's significant improvements under new ownership in 2023. Parents highlight strong staff consistency, excellent communication, welcoming environment, and effective kindergarten preparation. Children are reported to be happy and eager to attend.

Welcoming and safe facilityconsistent full-time staffresponsive communication
Address
2851 Capehart Rd, Bellevue, NE
Phone
(402) 502-4733
Kids First Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2002 4th Ave, Scottsbluff, NE
Phone
(308) 635-2060
Kids R Us
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that their child formed friendships and learned significantly during their time at the center. The child's positive experience was so impactful that he expressed a desire to return after leaving.

child made friendschild learned a lotchild enjoyed the environment
Address
624 West 20th Street, Scottsbluff, NE
Phone
(308) 632-6074
Kid'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
222 Cherry St, Louisville, NE
Phone
(402) 949-0043
Here We Grow Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight director Miss Mandy's personalized attention and structured curriculum, noting her effectiveness with special needs children and strong communication. Reviewers value the small class size for reducing overstimulation and appreciate the supportive partnership between staff and families. One parent also notes the setting serves as a positive mentorship opportunity for early childhood education students.

small class sizepersonalized attention for special needsstructured curriculum
Address
3600 Village Dr, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 261-8519
First Steps Infant & Toddler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that the staff, including Lisa, are responsive and maintain contact even after children leave, while another notes their son flourished starting at 18 months. However, this same parent warns that waiting lists can be long depending on the desired age group.

responsive staffgood communicationchild development
Address
2720 28th St, Columbus, NE
Phone
(402) 562-8437
Fantastic Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent who has used the center for nearly three years describes the staff as great people who provide exceptional care for their children. The reviewer highly recommends the facility to others based on this positive experience.

excellent caregreat staffhighly recommended
Address
4102 South 13th St, Omaha, NE
Phone
(402) 408-0395
Family Fun Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
215 South 5th, Broken Bow, NE
Phone
(308) 872-8319
Golden Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1633 13th St, Mitchell, NE
Phone
(308) 623-2999
Lil Junction Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
13901 Guildford St, Waverly, NE
Phone
(402) 786-5999
Lil' Kidz Depot Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's exceptional support, noting specific success with potty training and the use of the Bright Wheels app for daily updates. Reviewers appreciate the facility's affordability and accessibility for local workers, with children enjoying their time there. One parent also commends the owner's friendliness.

supportive staffeffective potty trainingdaily updates and photos via Bright Wheels app
Address
28484 W Reichmuth Rd, Valley, NE
Phone
(402) 871-0139
Little Blessings Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1701 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff, NE
Phone
(308) 632-6074
Little Kingdom Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as a good place where employees are kind and attentive to children. Another reviewer highlights the amazing staff, clean facility, and fun activities for the kids.

kind employeesattentive careamazing staff
Address
5100 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 423-8600
Little Learners Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Learners Preschool in Gothenburg, Nebraska receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, flexible scheduling options, and strong educational outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the low staff turnover, Christian-based values, and the genuine partnership teachers provide with families.

Flexible scheduling (part-time and drop-in care available)affordable tuitionexperienced and stable staff (many with 5-10+ years tenure)
Address
1512 Avenue G, Gothenburg, NE
Phone
(308) 529-1045
Noah'S Ark Preschool/Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Noah's Ark Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's focus on both academic learning and play, as well as its Christian values and chapel activities. Multiple families report their children thrived there and maintain fond memories of their experience.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentknowledgeable teachers
Address
1400 Harvell Dr, Bellevue, NE
Phone
(402) 827-6624
Playful Painters Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
630 N. Cotner Blvd., Lincoln, NE
Phone
(402) 465-0304
Precious Angel Daycare Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One reviewer gives the center a perfect rating, describing the experience simply as 'Good.' With no additional feedback provided, there are no specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or facilities to evaluate.

Good
Address
706 South 13th, Broken Bow, NE
Phone
(308) 872-3474
Precious Angel Daycare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent rates the center highly, describing the experience simply as 'Good'.

Good service
Address
1241 South G St, Broken Bow, NE
Phone
(308) 872-6474

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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.