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Best Before or After School Daycare in Norfolk, NE

Compare 5 before or after school daycare 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
5
Avg rating
4.35/5
Parent reviews
62
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Norfolk has 5 licensed before or after school daycare 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

Y Kids Club Montessori At Lincoln

5(1)

310 South 3rd Street, Norfolk, NE

One parent describes the daycare as a respectful environment where children learn a significant amount of material.

respectful atmosphereeducational value

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Daycare types in Norfolk

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

Before or After School Daycare in Norfolk, Nebraska

There are 5 before or after school daycare in Norfolk, Nebraska, making up 26% 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 Before or After School Daycare in Norfolk

Showing 5 results

Y Kids Club Montessori At Lincoln
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent describes the daycare as a respectful environment where children learn a significant amount of material.

respectful atmosphereeducational value
Address
310 South 3rd Street, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-9770
Y Kids Club At Jefferson
Before or After School Daycare
Address
406 Cottonwood Street, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-9770
Y Kids Club At Woodland Park
Before or After School Daycare
Address
611 Meadow Lane, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-9162
Y Kids Club At Westside
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1703 Philiip Avenue, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-9770
Y Kids Club At Bel-Air
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1101 North 18th Street, Norfolk, NE
Phone
(402) 371-9770

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 before or after school 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.