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

Thurston County, Nebraska is home to 11 state-licensed care providers across 5 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Emerson, NE 2 providers Macy, NE 5 providers Pender, NE 2 providers Walthill, NE 1 providers Winnebago, NE 6 providers

Child Care Centers in Thurston County

7 providers in Thurston County: Winnebago, Walthill, Macy, Pender

Child Care Center Educare Of Winnebago Winnebago, NE 68071 Capacity 235 Child Care Center Little Blujays Early Childhood Center Walthill, NE 68067 Capacity 28 Child Care Center Little Child Hill Development Center Winnebago, NE 68071 Child Care Center Mark Of Honor Lil' Indian DC Macy, NE 68039 Child Care Center Pch Little Sprouts Child Development Center Pender, NE 68047 Capacity 56 Child Care Center Shinga Zhinga Child Development Center Macy, NE 68039 Capacity 22 Child Care Center Winnebago Tribal Court Winnebago, NE 68071

Family Child Care Homes in Thurston County

4 providers in Thurston County: Emerson, Winnebago, Pender

Family Child Care Home Anderson, Elizabeth Emerson, NE 68733 Family Child Care Home Nikjak Wakacak (sacred Children) Care Center Winnebago, NE 68071 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Sebade, Cynthia Emerson, NE 68733 Family Child Care Home Sturek, Jennifer Pender, NE 68047

Head Start Programs in Thurston County

5 providers in Thurston County: Macy, Winnebago

Head Start Program Omaha Tribe Early Head Start Macy, NE 68039 Capacity 51 Head Start Program Omaha Tribe Head Start Macy, NE 68039 Capacity 101 Head Start Program Omaha Tribe Head Start Macy, NE 68039 Head Start Program Winnebago Head Start Winnebago, NE 68071 Head Start Program Winnebago Head Start Program/Educare of Winnebago Winnebago, NE 68071 Capacity 162

Choosing care in Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County have?

According to current licensing data, Thurston County, Nebraska has 11 licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Thurston County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Emerson, Macy, Pender, Walthill, Winnebago 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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