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Licensed Daycare in Omaha, Nebraska

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Omaha?

Statewide averages in Nebraska run roughly $970/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Omaha daycares?

All licensed Nebraska centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Omaha typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Omaha?

Nebraska families can apply for Nebraska Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (800) 383-4278). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Nebraska avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Omaha

ChildCare Aware reports the Nebraska average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Omaha 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 overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 61 kids

ZIP codes covered

68104 8 68124 6 68108 6 68107 6 68102 5 68152 4 68142 4 68137 4

Program types in Omaha

Infant & Toddler Center

Licensed Group Child Care Home

7 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

7 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

All Omaha licensed centers

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A Infant Care

Active Kids Grand Island #49

Omaha

Preschool (2-5) Cap 113

A Group Care

Active Kids Papillion #56

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 50

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Grand Island #46

Omaha

Preschool (2-5) Cap 24

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Papillion #53

Omaha

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 50

G Group Care

Grand Island ABC Childcare #61

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 64

G Family Daycare

Grand Island Childcare Academy #52

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 44

G Before/After School

Grand Island Children's Place #64

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 25

G Head Start

Grand Island Generations Daycare #47

Omaha

2 years - 12 years Cap 20

G Montessori

Grand Island Golden Gate Daycare #34

Omaha

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 56

G Infant Care

Grand Island Kids First Academy #57

Omaha

Preschool (2-5) Cap 52

G Before/After School

Grand Island KinderSmile #48

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 32

G Family Daycare

Grand Island Learning Tree #36

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 43

G Group Care

Grand Island Little Angels #45

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 15

G Group Care

Grand Island Little Stars Daycare #53

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 40

G Head Start

Grand Island Panda Kids Academy #39

Omaha

2 years - 12 years Cap 78

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Omaha, Nebraska?

Our directory lists 54 licensed childcare centers in Omaha, Nebraska, sourced from Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Omaha?

Statewide averages in Nebraska run roughly $970/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Omaha daycares?

All licensed Nebraska centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Omaha typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Omaha?

Nebraska families can apply for Nebraska Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (800) 383-4278). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Omaha daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.