Daycares and preschools in Grand Island, NE
69 licensed programs · 15 with Google ratings
Childcare in Grand Island: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Grand Island?
Grand Island has 69 licensed programs on the Nebraska register: 14 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 54 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 Grand Island?
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.