Child care in Buffalo County
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104 child care providers in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
From the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Child Care Licensing): Roster of Licensed Child Care and Preschool Programs in Nebraska. The record lists 2,614 child care providers in Nebraska.
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We asked Nebraska’s DHHS Child Care Licensing on Oct 19, 2026 whether we may show its child care inspection records; we’re waiting for an answer. Until then, they’re on the licensing search.
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What the words on these cards mean9
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- The state’s most serious level
- Each state grades findings on its own scale and in its own words, so the record counts a state’s findings at that state’s top level. Two states’ top levels aren’t the same thing, so the counts aren’t compared across states. Source: How this site reads each state’s scale.
- Not read
- The file this site reads doesn’t carry what inspectors found, so nothing is counted here. It doesn’t mean the place has a clean record: the state’s own site may have its reports. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- None on record
- The source lists nothing of this kind for the place, over the years its file covers. That is what the record holds, not proof that nothing ever happened. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Not published
- The source has no such field for this place. It isn’t a zero, and it isn’t a clean record. Source: How this site reads each source.
The list
- School-age-only child care center Kearney Community Learning Center - Windy Hills Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it135children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age-Only Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Kearney Family YMCA Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it222children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 2 of 5
- Provisional family child care home I Kenna’s Childcare Elm Creek, Nebraska 68836 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeProvisional Family Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Kenzie’s Daycare Elm Creek, Nebraska 68836 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Kiddies Corner Ravenna, Nebraska 68869 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it8children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home II Kids in the Country Shelton, Nebraska 68876 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Kidtopia Childcare, Inc. (Dual License) Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 2 of 5
- Family child care home II Kidtopia Childcare, Inc. (Dual License) Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Kps Bright Futures Toddler Preschool Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it25children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 5 of 5
- Child care center Lavonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center Kearney, Nebraska 68849 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it180children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 1 of 5
- Family child care home I Leonard, Donna J Gibbon, Nebraska 68840 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Leraya Graf in Home Daycare Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Lighthouse Academy Child Development Center Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 3 of 5
- Family child care home II Lisa’s Family Childcare Pleasanton, Nebraska 68866 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 2 of 5
- Family child care home I Little Explorers Childcare Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 4 of 5
- Preschool Little Fish Preschool Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it22children, its licensed capacity TypePreschoolFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 1 of 5
- Preschool Little Fish Preschool North Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its licensed capacity TypePreschoolFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home II Little Pups Daycare L.L.C. Pleasanton, Nebraska 68866 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Shepherds Kidz Place (Dual License) Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it29children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home II Little Shepherds Kidz Place (Dual License) Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Meredith Spencer’s Daycare Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Mighty Blue Buffaloes Development Center Gibbon, Nebraska 68840 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it70children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 2 of 5
- Family child care home I Miles of Smiles Child Care Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home II Molly Palmer Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Molly’s Daycare Shelton, Nebraska 68876 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Ms Melisa’s Preschool- Daycare Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Natalie’s Daycare OB Natalie Hanna Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 5 of 5
- Family child care home II Pams Daycare Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home II Paula’s Day Care Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home II Peppy’s Place Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 2 of 5
- Family child care home II Pleasant Hill Childcare Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Project Play School Childcare Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 2 of 5
- Child care center Pumpkin Patch Child Care Center Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it120children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 2 of 5
- Family child care home II Rachel’s Creative Kids Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 5 of 5
- Provisional family child care home II Rae’s Home Sweet Home Child Care Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeProvisional Family Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Provisional family child care home II Risas Y Colores Daycare LLC Shelton, Nebraska 68876 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeProvisional Family Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 1 of 5
- Family child care home I Runnells, Angela Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 5 of 5
- Provisional child care center Sandhill Cranes Academy Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it47children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeProvisional Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home I Smallcomb, Crystal L. Gibbon, Nebraska 68840 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it10children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Smiling Faces Academy - East (Dual License) Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it116children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 4 of 5
- Family child care home II Smiling Faces Academy - East (Dual License) Kearney, Nebraska 68848 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Smiling Faces Academy, Inc. - South 2 (Dual License) Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it125children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 4 of 5
- Family child care home II Smiling Faces Academy, Inc. - South 2 (Dual License) Kearney, Nebraska 68848 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Sonshine World Daycare Kearney, Nebraska 68845 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it165children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 5 of 5
- Family child care home II Stacy Happ Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age-only child care center Star Bright After School Academy Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age-Only Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Family child care home II Tammy’s Tiny Tots Kearney, Nebraska 68847 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeFamily Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 3 of 5
- Provisional family child care home II Taylie’s Teeny Turkeys Daycare Gibbon, Nebraska 68840 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeProvisional Family Child Care Home IIFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingStep Up to Quality: 1 of 5
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Source:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (Child Care Licensing), Roster of Licensed Child Care and Preschool Programs in Nebraska. Released Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
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