Daycare center
Cradles & Crayons Childcare Center (Dual License) (120 East 8th St)
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in Dorchester, NE
4 licensed programs ·
Home daycare
Tiny Treasures
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in Dorchester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Beginnings Family Child Care Home II | 68343 | FII9129 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cradles & Crayons Childcare Center (Dual License) (68343) Provisional Family Child Care Home II | 68343 | FII10167 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Dorchester: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Dorchester?
Dorchester has 4 licensed programs on the Nebraska register: 1 daycare center, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
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 Dorchester?
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.