Daycare center
Merrick County Child Development
AgesNot listed
Hours5:30 am to 9 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in Central City, NE
5 licensed programs · 1 with Google ratings
0 selected to compare.
Licensed home daycares in Central City
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIEDI'S DAYCARE own by HIEDI & CHRISTOPHER CARLSEN Provisional Family Child Care Home II | 68826 | FII10129 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Schmierer, Shanien a Family Child Care Home I | 68826 | FI9803 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Silly Monkeys Childcare Family Child Care Home I | 68826 | FI11855 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Central City
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Rating | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick County Child Development Center 2 School Age Only Child Care Center | 68826 | SAOC8863 | 45 | Not listed | Not rated |
Childcare in Central City: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Central City?
Central City has 5 licensed programs on the Nebraska register: 1 daycare center, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 1 before and after school program.
Who licenses child care in Nebraska?
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Nebraska. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Central City?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: DHHS Licensed Child Care, NebraskaMAP (October 2025 roster). Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.