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Some of the Best Daycares in Omaha, NE

Of Omaha's 1,343 daycares, 687 (51%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Nebraska's statewide rate of 52%. Locally, providers average 2.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 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 360 centers, 414 family child care homes, and 5 Head Start programs, a lower home-based share than Nebraska's average of 41%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Omaha. 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.

1,343
Daycares
687
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Omaha

660(49%)
27(2%)
550(41%)
106(8%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Omaha: 3.9 (Sample of 1,343).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Omaha: 2.7 (Sample of 246).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Omaha: 4.1 (Sample of 1,343).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Omaha

A Peaceful Mind Childcare
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE owned by ELITE ADVENTURES, LLC
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A STEP AHEAD owned by BYCHANCE ADVENTURES LLC
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A'S HEART ABOVE CHILDCARE owned by ADRIENE R ATKINS
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ABHIMANU DAY CARE owned by SUBASHREE KODURU
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abigails Child Care Llc
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ACORN COMMUNITY CHILDCARE owned by AMANDA HUCKINS
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ADVENTURE TIME ACADEMY 2 owned by LUV LLC
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
AKINA'S BRIGHT BEGINNINGS owned by AKINA YOUNG
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Aleah's Childcare, Llc
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ALL ABOUT KIDZ owned by ALL ABOUT KIDZ INC
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ALPHA SCHOOL owned by EASTERN NEBRASKA HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Omaha?
There are 1,343 licensed child care providers in Omaha.
What percentage of Omaha daycares have high quality ratings?
51% of Omaha daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 52% statewide in Nebraska.
What types of childcare are available in Omaha?
360 center-based, 414 home-based, 5 Head Start providers operate in Omaha.
How do Omaha daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Nebraska?
Omaha daycares average 2.7 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