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Licensed Daycare in Omaha, Nebraska

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Omaha?

Statewide averages in Nebraska run roughly $970/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Omaha daycares?

All licensed Nebraska centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Omaha typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Omaha?

Nebraska families can apply for Nebraska Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (800) 383-4278). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Nebraska avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Omaha

ChildCare Aware reports the Nebraska average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Omaha vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Nebraska families may also qualify for Nebraska Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (800) 383-4278).

Full Nebraska licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 61 kids

ZIP codes covered

68104 8 68124 6 68108 6 68107 6 68102 5 68152 4 68142 4 68137 4

Program types in Omaha

Infant & Toddler Center

Licensed Group Child Care Home

7 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

7 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

All Omaha licensed centers

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L Infant Care

Little Genius Grand Island #41

Omaha

Preschool (2-5) Cap 89

L Group Care

Little Genius Papillion #48

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 58

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Grand Island #56

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 117

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Papillion #63

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 37

N Licensed Center

Nurturing Hearts Grand Island #43

Omaha

Infants & Toddlers Cap 52

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Papillion #50

Omaha

2 years - 12 years Cap 69

P Licensed Center

Papillion Bright Futures Daycare #62

Omaha

Infants & Toddlers Cap 66

P Preschool

Papillion Cloud Nine Kids #49

Omaha

Preschool (2-5) Cap 21

P Infant Care

Papillion Discovery Preschool #76

Omaha

Preschool (2-5) Cap 98

P Before/After School

Papillion Early Learning Center #67

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 114

P Licensed Center

Papillion Generations Daycare #54

Omaha

Infants & Toddlers Cap 34

P Preschool

Papillion KinderCare #73

Omaha

Preschool (2-5) Cap 28

P Family Daycare

Papillion KinderSmile #55

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 39

P Head Start

Papillion Learning Center #58

Omaha

2 years - 12 years Cap 66

P Before/After School

Papillion Learning Tree #43

Omaha

School Age (5+) Cap 89

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Omaha, Nebraska?

Our directory lists 54 licensed childcare centers in Omaha, Nebraska, sourced from Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Omaha?

Statewide averages in Nebraska run roughly $970/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Omaha daycares?

All licensed Nebraska centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Omaha typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Omaha?

Nebraska families can apply for Nebraska Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (800) 383-4278). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Omaha daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.