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

Thayer County, Nebraska is home to 15 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Bruning, NE 2 providers Chester, NE 1 providers Deshler, NE 8 providers Hebron, NE 6 providers

Child Care Centers in Thayer County

4 providers in Thayer County: Bruning, Hebron, Deshler

Child Care Center BRUNING EARLY EDUCATION NONPROFIT INC dba KINDER ACADEMY Bruning, NE 68322 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Kids Praise Childcare Center, LLC Hebron, NE 68370 Child Care Center Spring Creek Kids Deshler, NE 68340 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Thayer Kids Academy INC Hebron, NE 68370 Capacity 110

Family Child Care Homes in Thayer County

10 providers in Thayer County: Deshler, Hebron, Bruning, Chester

Preschools in Thayer County

1 provider in Thayer County: Deshler

Preschool Peace Lutheran Pre-school Deshler, NE 68340 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Thayer County

2 providers in Thayer County: Hebron

Head Start Program Thayer County Head Start 0 - 3 (320 Lincoln Ave.) Hebron, NE 68370 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Thayer County Head Start 3-5 (1020 Eads Ave) Hebron, NE 68370 Capacity 10

Choosing care in Thayer County

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.

When you are choosing care in Thayer 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Thayer County have?

According to current licensing data, Thayer County, Nebraska has 15 licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Thayer County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Bruning, Chester, Deshler, Hebron 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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