Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Central City, NE

Central City, Nebraska is served by 6 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Central City	Providers
Child Care Centers	1	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	5	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Central City

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Central City. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Merrick County Child Development Center Central City, NE 68826 Capacity 125

Family Child Care Homes in Central City

5 licensed family child care homess are listed in Central City. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Brooke Orozco Central City, NE 68826 Family Child Care Home HIEDI'S DAYCARE own by HIEDI & CHRISTOPHER CARLSEN Central City, NE 68826 Family Child Care Home Schmierer, Shanien A Central City, NE 68826 Family Child Care Home Silly Monkeys Childcare Central City, NE 68826 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Silly Monkeys Childcare Owned By Cynthia M. Kunze Central City, NE 68826

Head Start Programs in Central City

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Central City. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Central City Early Head Start Central City, NE 68826 Capacity 11 Head Start Program Central City Head Start Central City, NE 68826 Capacity 20

ZIP codes in Central City

ZIP 68826Care providers

How to pick care in Central City

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Central City, NE, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Nearby cities in Merrick County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Central City, NE have?

Based on current licensing data, Central City is home to 6 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Central City facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Central City to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Central City licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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