Daycare center
Hand in Hand Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours8:30 am to 11:30 am
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycares and preschools in Kearney, NE
86 licensed programs · 13 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Kearney First Baptist Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours8:30 am to 2:45 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Little Shepherd Kidz Place
AgesNot listed
Hours5:15 am to 11:30 pm
Tuition from$953 / mo
State quality ratingNot rated
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Bright Futures Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 4 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Pumpkin Patch Day Care
AgesNot listed
Hours5 am to 7 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Kidtopia Childcare, Inc.
AgesNot listed
Hours5:30 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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SmilingFacesAcademy
AgesNot listed
Hours4:45 am to 11 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Kearney Family YMCA
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Cradles To Crayon Day Care Center
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Sonshine World Daycare
AgesNot listed
Hours5:45 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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The Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center
AgesNot listed
Hours7 am to 5:45 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Lighthouse Academy Child Development Center
AgesNot listed
Hours5:30 am to 6:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Adventure to Success Child Development Center
AgesNot listed
Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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First Lutheran Church Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours8:15 am to 3 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Holy Cross Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours9 am to 3 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Little Beginnings Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Little Fish Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Little Fish Preschool North
AgesNot listed
Hours8 am to 3 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Natalie's Daycare Ob Natalie Hanna
AgesInfant to school age
Hours5:30 am to 5:30 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Home daycare
Rachel's Creative Kids
AgesInfant to school age
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Daycare center
Family Suite Learning Center Childcare and Preschool
AgesNot listed
Hours6 am to 6 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License)
AgesNot listed
Hours4:45 am to 11 pm
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
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Licensed home daycares in Kearney
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABBY'S TINY HEARTS DAYCARE owned by ABIGAIL LEWIS Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI12658 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Alexis Friesell Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI12026 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| All in a Day's Play Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII9119, FII9967 | 24 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Andrea Lee Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII9556 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Angie's Angels Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI9159 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| AUNT RAE'S MUNCHKINS owned by RAELIEGH PACHECO Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI12649 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bonnie's Babes Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII10047 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bright Smiles Provisional Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI12758 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Bubbly Britches Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FII9583 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Cara Coon Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI10000 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Child's Play Home Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FI9190 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Creative Play Day Care Home Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI5479 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Danielson, Sarah Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI5302 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Dockweiler Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI12002 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Doodles and Dollies Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FII6927 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| ERIN'S DAYCARE owned by ERIN EGGERS Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI12453 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Family Suite Learning Center Childcare & Preschool (Dual License) Provisional Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII10143 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Fox-Deen, Rachel Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI6274 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Glenwood Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FI8104 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Great Beginnings Child Care and Preschool Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII9810 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Holly Bevard Childcare Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI12402 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Houser, Debra A. Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI8375 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| J.B. Junction Childcare Inc Ob Jill Bates Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FII6676 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| JENNIE'S DAYCARE owned by JENNIE BILLINGER Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII9980 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Jenny's Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII9571 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Julie's Child Care Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI5468 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Karisa Province Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI10177 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Kidtopia Childcare, Inc (Dual License) Provisional Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII10108 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Leffler, Deanne Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI10882 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Leraya Graf in Home Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI12682 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| LITTLE EXPLORERS CHILDCARE owned by DANIELLE STEFFENSMEIER Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI12594 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Little Shepherds Kidz Place (Dual License) Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FII9039 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Meredith Spencer's Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI10275 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Miles of Smiles Child Care Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI12136 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Molly Palmer Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FI9673 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Ms Melisa's Preschool-Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI12021 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Pams Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FII9573 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Paula's Day Care Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII6743 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Peppy's Place Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FI8312 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Pleasant Hill Childcare Provisional Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII10172 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Project Play School Childcare Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI12673 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Runnells, Angela Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI10346 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Smiling Faces Academy - East (Dual License) Provisional Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FII10150, FII10151 | 24 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Stacy Happ Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII6716 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tammy's Tiny Tots Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII9330 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tender Loving Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII9150 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Teri Young's Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FII6904 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Terri Dowling Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII6918 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tiffani Young Family Child Care Home II | 68845 | FII6880 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tiny Toes Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI12161 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Toddle in Home Daycare Family Child Care Home II | 68847 | FII6916 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Tricia's Daycare Family Child Care Home I | 68847 | FI12033 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | |
| Wiemers, Judy Family Child Care Home I | 68845 | FI5443 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated |
Before and after school programs in Kearney
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Bryant School Age Only Child Care Center | 68847 | SAOC8613 | 135 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Buffalo Hills Elementary School Age Only Child Care Center | 68845 | SAOC8622 | 135 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Central Elementary School Age Only Child Care Center | 68845 | SAOC8615 | 180 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Emerson School Age Only Child Care Center | 68847 | SAOC8510 | 135 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Kenwood School Age Only Child Care Center | 68845 | SAOC8614 | 135 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Meadowlark School Age Only Child Care Center | 68845 | SAOC8785 | 135 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Northeast School Age Only Child Care Center | 68847 | SAOC8616 | 220 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Park School Age Only Child Care Center | 68845 | SAOC8617 | 135 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Sunrise School Age Only Child Care Center | 68847 | SAOC8508 | 75 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Kearney Community Learning Center - Windy Hills School Age Only Child Care Center | 68845 | SAOC8790 | 135 | Not listed | Not rated | |
| Star Bright After School Academy School Age Only Child Care Center | 68847 | SAOC8840 | 20 | Not listed | Not rated |
Childcare in Kearney: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Kearney?
Kearney has 86 licensed programs on the Nebraska register: 20 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 55 home daycares and 11 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 Kearney?
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.