Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Dawes County

Dawes County, Nebraska is home to 18 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Cadron, NE 2 providers Chadron, NE 17 providers Crawford, NE 2 providers

Child Care Centers in Dawes County

4 providers in Dawes County: Cadron, Chadron

Child Care Center Basket Full Of Blessings Cadron, NE 69337 Capacity 37 Child Care Center Building Blocks Chadron, NE 69337 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Chadron State College Child Development Center Chadron, NE 69337 Child Care Center GREAT FOUNDATIONS LEARNING CENTER owned by GREAT FOUNDATIONS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & LEARNING CENTER LLC Chadron, NE 69337

Family Child Care Homes in Dawes County

14 providers in Dawes County: Chadron, Crawford, Cadron

Family Child Care Home Craig, Tara Chadron, NE 69337 Family Child Care Home Jody Rudloff Day Care Crawford, NE 69339 Family Child Care Home JULIUS, DENITA dba LITTLE SPROUT'S Chadron, NE 69337 Family Child Care Home Kays Child Care Chadron, NE 69337 Family Child Care Home Little Angel Day Care Chadron, NE 69337 Family Child Care Home Little Hoots Daycare Owned By Shauna Gortsema Crawford, NE 69339 Family Child Care Home Little Sprouts Child Care Ob Denita Julius Chadron, NE 69337 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Live, Love, Laugh Day Care Cadron, NE 69337 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Stewart Tracy Chadron, NE 69337 Family Child Care Home Sunshine Day Care Chadron, NE 69337 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Tara’s Infant Daycare Chadron, NE 69337 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home The Playschool Chadron, NE 69337 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Weber, Kathy Chadron, NE 69337 Family Child Care Home Where The Wild Ones Grow Chadron, NE 69337
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Head Start Programs in Dawes County

3 providers in Dawes County: Chadron

Head Start Program CDC Chadron, NE 69337 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Chadron Chadron, NE 69337 Capacity 37 Head Start Program Dawes EHS Chadron, NE 69337 Capacity 29

Choosing care in Dawes County

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Dawes County, 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 state-licensed care providers does Dawes County have?
According to current licensing data, Dawes County, Nebraska has 18 licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 14 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
Which cities in Dawes County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Cadron, Chadron, Crawford have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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