Licensed Daycare in Lincoln, Nebraska
20 licensed daycares in Lincoln, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Nebraska licensing records.
Childcare costs in Lincoln
ChildCare Aware reports the Nebraska average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Lincoln vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Nebraska families may also qualify for Nebraska Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (800) 383-4278).
Full Nebraska licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 69 kids
All Lincoln licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Fremont Learning Tree #38
Lincoln
Fremont Smart Start Academy #46
Lincoln
Fremont Stepping Stones #30
Lincoln
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