Child Care Centers in Kearney, NE

Kearney, Nebraska has 12 licensed child care centers listed. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Compare profiles below.

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Child Care Centers profiles in Kearney

Child Care Center Adventure To Success Child Development Center Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Cradles To Crayons Day Care Center Kearney, NE 68847 Child Care Center Kearney Family Ymca Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 222 Child Care Center Lavonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center Kearney, NE 68849 Capacity 180 Child Care Center Lighthouse Academy Child Development Center Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Little Monsters Child Care Kearney, NE 68847 Child Care Center Pumpkin Patch Child Care Center Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 120 Child Care Center Sandhill Cranes Academy Kearney, NE 68845 Child Care Center Smiling Faces Academy - East (dual License) Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 116 Child Care Center Smiling Faces Academy, INC - South 2 (dual License) Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 125 Child Care Center Sonshine World Daycare Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 165 Child Care Center UNK Child Development Center Kearney, NE 68849

Child Care Centers by ZIP code in Kearney

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About child care centers in Kearney

Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

These listings are drawn from state child care licensing registries and the US Child Care Providers directory, which publish provider identities and locations but no quality ratings, inspection results, or accreditation data.

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers does Kearney have?

This directory lists 12 licensed child care centers in Kearney, NE.

What is the best way to compare child care centers in Kearney?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score. Open any profile above to see services, contact details, and location.

Is child care centers in Kearney licensed?

Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, and not every listing here is state-licensed. Confirm licensing status, availability, and tuition directly with the provider.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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