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

Saline County, Nebraska is home to 18 state-licensed care providers across 6 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Cete, NE 1 providers Crete, NE 9 providers Dorchester, NE 3 providers Fiend, NE 2 providers Friend, NE 2 providers Wilber, NE 5 providers

Child Care Centers in Saline County

5 providers in Saline County: Crete, Dorchester, Wilber

Child Care Center Blue River Child Development Program Crete, NE 68333 Capacity 115 Child Care Center Cradles & Crayons Childcare Center (dual License) Dorchester, NE 68343 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Gingerbread House Wilber, NE 68465 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Kathy's Cardinal Kids Learning Center LLC Crete, NE 68333 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Little Peanuts, LLC Crete, NE 68333

Family Child Care Homes in Saline County

13 providers in Saline County: Fiend, Friend, Dorchester, Wilber, Crete, Cete

Family Child Care Home Adventurers At Friend Learning Center – Unit 1 Fiend, NE 68359 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Bambi Wittstruck's Daycare Friend, NE 68359 Family Child Care Home Bright Beginnings Dorchester, NE 68343 Family Child Care Home Caterpillar Corner Wilber, NE 68465 Family Child Care Home Climbers At Friend Learning Center- Unit 3 Fiend, NE 68359 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hoyer, Cynthia Crete, NE 68333 Family Child Care Home Kiesel, Sandee Wilber, NE 68465 Family Child Care Home Lambs Of Christ Cete, NE 68333 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Rogers, Janetta Wilber, NE 68465 Family Child Care Home Stacy Lawver Daycare Friend, NE 68359 Family Child Care Home Tender Tots Wilber, NE 68465 Family Child Care Home Tiny Treasures Dorchester, NE 68343 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Wiggles & Giggles Daycare Owned By Joanne Smith Crete, NE 68333
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Head Start Programs in Saline County

4 providers in Saline County: Crete

Head Start Program Blue River Family Child Care Center Crete, NE 68333 Capacity 24 Head Start Program Saline County Head Start 0 - 3 (1122 Main Street) Crete, NE 68333 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Saline County Head Start 3-5 (309 East 11th Street) Crete, NE 68333 Capacity 12 Head Start Program Saline County Head Start 3-5 (325 East 9th Street) BRELA Crete, NE 68333 Capacity 15

Choosing care in Saline County

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.

For families in Saline County, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Saline County have?
According to current licensing data, Saline County, Nebraska has 18 licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 13 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
Which cities in Saline County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Cete, Crete, Dorchester, Fiend, Friend and others 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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