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Childcare centers in Columbus, NE

Columbus has 49 licensed childcare centers and homes in Nebraska's licensing records. Among the 272 Nebraska cities with listings, Columbus ranks #8 by centers and homes on file. 28 of the 37 centers and homes that report it accept Child Care Subsidy. By county, all 49 are recorded in Platte County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (opens in a new tab) public records · Nebraska childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 49licensed centers and homes in Columbuson file in the state's licensing records
  • 1,657licensed seatsof 49 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 84%serve infantsof 49 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 76%accept Child Care Subsidyof 37 centers and homes reporting
  • 63%open before 7 AMof 40 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 23%open after 6 PMof 40 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Columbus

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Paying for childcare in Columbus

Three programs can help Columbus families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Columbus", it counts Columbus centers and homes; where it says "Across Nebraska", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Columbus

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Columbus?

Columbus has 49 licensed childcare centers and homes in Nebraska's licensing records. Among the 272 Nebraska cities with listings, Columbus ranks #8 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit.

Which Columbus centers accept Child Care Subsidy?

28 of the 37 centers and homes in Columbus that report it are listed as accepting Child Care Subsidy. Turn on the "Accepts Child Care Subsidy" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 75% of Nebraska centers in the directory are current Child Care Subsidy providers (1,285 of 1,710 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

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How do I check a Nebraska daycare license?

Look the center up in License Information System Search, Nebraska's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit public records · Nebraska license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →