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Highlands Academy

Daycare center in Lincoln, NE. 5901 Nw 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68521

4.6 (22 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Highlands Academy in Lincoln, NE
AgesNot listed
Hours6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity100 children
LicenceActive
On the register since2024

About the program

Highlands Academy is a licensed daycare center in Lincoln, Nebraska, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 100 children.

Highlands Academy provides curriculum-based childcare for children aged six weeks to twelve years in a year-round setting.

The program follows a academic approach.

Academic

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Highlands Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $927 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Center · CCC9994
Licence statusActive since 2024
Licensed capacity100 children
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Nebraska publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

All three of my children have gone to Highlands Academy within a span of 15 years and it is hands down the cleanest and has the friendliest caring teachers. They are always looking for ways to improve Whether that is Something physically in the center or adjusting Any type of schedule to accommodate and provide the best care for all of their children. My children have been in every classroom as they have grown and…

Hannah Tucker · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We recently moved our child here after being at a larger Lincoln daycare, and the difference is already so clear. The staff are attentive, caring, and truly focused on each child’s growth. Our little one is not only happier, but we’re also seeing how much more engaged they are in learning. The setting at Highland’s really allows for a more personal and educational experience, and we couldn’t be more thankful we made…

Alexis Casey · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

I can't put into words how exceptional Highlands Academy is. Over the last 10 years we have had Highlands Academy in our lives helping our kiddos with: jump starting their academics, understanding positive and healthy relationships, and most importantly how to thrive in a social setting while honoring each of their personalities. Highlands Academy is not just a daycare they are family. They have helped us navigate…

Brittany Nelson · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our family has been trusting Highlands Academy's care for almost 20 years among our 4 children. The parent claiming her child's ankle was broken at the center is plain false. I personally, could never understand why the center tolerated families who brought such negativity and were consistently looking to place blame on others for their own poor behavior. I suppose it's another testament to Highlands Academy's…

Mama D · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

5901 Nw 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68521

Questions about Highlands Academy

Is Highlands Academy licensed?

Yes. Highlands Academy holds an active Child Care Center licence from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing (licence CCC9994), with a licensed capacity of 100 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does Highlands Academy cost?

Highlands Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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