Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Kearney, NE

Kearney, Nebraska is served by 77 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in KearneyProviders
Child Care Centers12View directory
Family Child Care Homes59View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools6View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Kearney

12 licensed child care centerss are listed in Kearney. 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 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

Family Child Care Homes in Kearney

59 licensed family child care homess are listed in Kearney. 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 Alexis Friesell Daycare Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Alexis Friesell Daycare Owned By Alexis Friesell Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home All in a Day's Play Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Andrea J Lee Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Angie’s Daycare Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Angies Angels Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Bates, Jill A. Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Bonnie's Babes Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home BRIGHT BEES owned by CRYSTAL TEJCKA Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Bright Smiles Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Bubbly Britches Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Bubbly Britches Daycare Owned By Lacey Ahrens Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Child's Play Home Daycare Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Cochran, Cara B Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Cox, Hanna Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Creative Kids Childcare Owned By Rachel Pierce Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Danielson, Sarah Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Dockweiler, Marci Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Doodles And Dollies Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home FINE ARTS DAYCARE owned by JAMI ENGBERG Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Fox, Rachel Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Glenwood Daycare Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Goofy Goose Academy Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hanna, Natalie N. Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Houser, Debra A. Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Huffman, Meredith Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Jennie’s Daycare Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Jenny's Daycare Owned By Jenny Horner Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Johnson, Angelica Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Karschner, Pamela Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Kidtopia Childcare, INC Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Klaus, Julie K. Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Leraya Graf In Home Daycare Kearney, NE 68845 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home LITTLE EXPLORERS CHILDCARE owned by DANIELLE STEFFENSMEIER Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Little Shepard Kidz Place Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Miles Of Smiles Child Care Owned By Kerri Gibbs Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Oseka, Marla Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Palmer, Molly M. Kearney, NE 68845 Family Child Care Home Paula's Day Care Kearney, NE 68847 Family Child Care Home Pepperl, Lori Kearney, NE 68847

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Preschools in Kearney

6 licensed preschoolss are listed in Kearney. 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.

Preschool Family Suite Learning Center Childcare & Preschool Kearney, NE 68847 Preschool Family Suite Learning Center Childcare & Preschool (dual License) Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 85 Preschool First Lutheran Church Preschool Kearney, NE 68847 Preschool Great Beginnings Child Care And Preschool Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 12 Preschool Kps Bright Futures Toddler Preschool Kearney, NE 68845 Preschool Ms Melisa's Preschool-Daycare Owned By Melisa Kealy Kearney, NE 68845

Head Start Programs in Kearney

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Kearney. 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 Early Head Start - Kearney Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 32 Head Start Program Kearney Head Start Kearney, NE 68847 Capacity 74
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ZIP codes in Kearney

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How to pick care in Kearney

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Kearney, NE, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Kearney, NE have?
Based on current licensing data, Kearney is home to 77 state-licensed providers: 12 child care centers, 59 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.
How do Kearney facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Kearney to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Kearney 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.

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Required disclosures

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