Best Daycares in Lawrence, NE — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lawrence's 5 daycares, 1 (20%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Nebraska's statewide rate of 52%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Nebraska averages of 2.8 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 1 family child care home and 1 Head Start program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lawrence. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Nebraska methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Lawrence
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lawrence: 3.4 (Sample of 5).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lawrence: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lawrence: 3.2 (Sample of 5).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lawrence?
- There are 5 licensed child care providers in Lawrence.
- What percentage of Lawrence daycares have high quality ratings?
- 20% of Lawrence daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 52% statewide in Nebraska.
- What types of childcare are available in Lawrence?
- 1 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Lawrence.
- How do Lawrence daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Nebraska?
- Lawrence daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Nebraska statewide average of 2.8.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Nebraska?
- Nebraska offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Nebraska