Best Daycares in Syracuse, NE — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Syracuse's 12 daycares, 9 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 4.8 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 2 centers and 8 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Nebraska's average of 41%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Syracuse. 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 Syracuse
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Syracuse: 4.4 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Syracuse: 3.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Syracuse: 4.8 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Syracuse?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Syracuse.
- What percentage of Syracuse daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Syracuse daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 52% statewide in Nebraska.
- What types of childcare are available in Syracuse?
- 2 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Syracuse.
- How do Syracuse daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Nebraska?
- Syracuse 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