Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Lincoln, NE

Our top licensed picks in Lincoln — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing. 20 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 20 licensed centers in Lincoln, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Fremont Discovery Preschool #29

Lincoln, NE · 68512

Child Care Center Capacity 113 0 months - 12 months
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2

Fremont Precious Moments #35

Lincoln, NE · 68523

Infant Care Capacity 104 5 years - 12 years
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3

Fremont Cloud Nine Kids #44

Lincoln, NE · 68505

Montessori Capacity 104 6 weeks - 12 years
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4

Fremont Panda Kids Academy #41

Lincoln, NE · 68502

Head Start Capacity 100 2 years - 12 years
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5

Fremont Smart Start Academy #46

Lincoln, NE · 68507

Family Daycare Capacity 97 0 months - 5 years
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6

First Steps Fremont #31

Lincoln, NE · 68517

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 95 6 weeks - 5 years
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7

Kids R Us Fremont #37

Lincoln, NE · 68526

Child Care Center Capacity 93 0 months - 12 months
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8

Fremont Stepping Stones #30

Lincoln, NE · 68516

Family Daycare Capacity 89 0 months - 5 years
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9

Fremont Learning Tree #38

Lincoln, NE · 68527

Family Daycare Capacity 61 0 months - 5 years
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10

Jumping Jacks Fremont #39

Lincoln, NE · 68528

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 59 6 weeks - 5 years
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