Daycare Cost in Omaha, NE (2026)
Infant center-based care averages $1000/month in Omaha. 19% below national avg. Toddler care runs $880/month, preschool $750/month.
Omaha average monthly daycare costs
Infant (center)
$1000
19% below national avg
Toddler (center)
$880
$10,560/year
Preschool (center)
$750
$9,000/year
School Age
$630
Before/after school care
Home-Based
$780
Family home, infant rate
Nanny
$2,200
Full-time, metro avg
Source: ACF Child Care Market Rate Survey + metro cost-of-living adjustment. 2026 estimates.
Omaha vs. Nebraska vs. National Average
How Omaha compares to the state and national averages for each age group.
| Age / Care Type | Omaha |
|---|---|
| Infant — Center-Based | $1,000/mo |
| Toddler — Center-Based | $880/mo |
| Preschool — Center | $750/mo |
| School Age — Center | $630/mo |
| Infant — Home-Based | $780/mo |
| Nanny (Full-Time) | $2,200/mo |
Annual Daycare Cost in Omaha
Full-time infant center care in Omaha costs $12,000/year. At the national average that's $14,760/year — Omaha families pay $2,760 less per year for infant care.
Infant / year
$12,000
Toddler / year
$10,560
Preschool / year
$9,000
School Age / year
$7,560
Childcare Subsidies in Nebraska
Nebraska participates in the federal CCDF (Child Care and Development Fund) program. A family of 4 earning up to $5,800/month may qualify for subsidized care. The maximum subsidy for infant care is up to $750/month.
Common Questions About Daycare Costs in Omaha
How much does daycare cost in Omaha?
Infant center-based daycare in Omaha averages $1000/month in 2026. That's $230 below the national average of $1230/month — more affordable than many major metros.
How does Omaha compare to the Nebraska state average?
Omaha is right at the Nebraska statewide average for infant daycare. See all daycare costs in Nebraska.
Does daycare get cheaper as my child gets older in Omaha?
Yes. In Omaha: infant care ($1000/month) → toddler care ($880/month, 12% drop) → preschool ($750/month, 25% drop from infant) → school age ($630/month, 37% drop from infant). Staffing ratio requirements loosen as children age, reducing per-child costs.
Is a nanny cheaper than daycare in Omaha?
For one child, no — a full-time nanny in Omaha averages $2,200/month versus $1000/month for center-based infant care. For two children sharing a nanny, the equation can flip. Use the daycare vs nanny calculator.
Nebraska daycare costs
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