Best Daycares in Valentine, NE — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Valentine's 14 daycares, 7 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Nebraska's statewide rate of 52%. Locally, providers average 2.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 10 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 Valentine. 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 Valentine
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Valentine: 4.0 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Valentine: 2.3 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Valentine: 4.4 (Sample of 14).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Valentine?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Valentine.
- What percentage of Valentine daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of Valentine daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 52% statewide in Nebraska.
- What types of childcare are available in Valentine?
- 10 home-based providers operate in Valentine.
- How do Valentine daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Nebraska?
- Valentine daycares average 2.3 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