After School programs in Kearney, NE
11 licensed programs · 13 with Google ratings
Before and after school programs care for school-age children outside class hours, and often on school holidays and through the summer. Most run inside an elementary school or a community center and hold a school-age child care licence.
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.
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.