Licensed Daycare in Cambridge, Nebraska
2 licensed daycares in Cambridge, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Nebraska licensing records.
Cambridge listings updated May 2026 from official Nebraska records.
Daycare in Cambridge: what parents should know
There are 2 licensed childcare providers on record in Cambridge, with Infant Care the most common type (about 50% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Nebraska license at indexing time, sourced from Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 1 center in Cambridge report infant care (roughly 50% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
In total, Cambridge providers are approved for approximately 164 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Cambridge childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Cambridge
ChildCare Aware reports the Nebraska average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Cambridge 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 overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 82 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Cambridge
Largest licensed centers in Cambridge
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Cambridge licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Cambridge
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programNebraska Child Care Subsidy Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 383-4278 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing.
Official license searchChildcare resources for Cambridge
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Cambridge, Nebraska are compiled from official Nebraska DHHS — Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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