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First Step Learning Center

1020 North 10th St, Nebraska City, NE 684105.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
65
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$187
year first licensed
2002

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About First Step Learning Center

First Step Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The state has licensed it since October 1, 2002, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and preschool.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 9 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SundayToday5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 9 years old
ProgramsInfant care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2001
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Step Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Otoe County has a median price of $187 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Otoe County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$187
Home daycare$108

Toddler

Center$178
Home daycare$113

Preschool

Center$163
Home daycare$115

School age

Center$158
Home daycare$118

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Step Learning Center

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2002
License number
#CCC7739
See the state's record

Inspections

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Nebraska publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Step Learning Center

Is First Step Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 1, 2002.

Does First Step Learning Center have inspection violations?

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can First Step Learning Center care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does First Step Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Step Learning Center's hours?

Every day, 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Step Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (402) 873-7579 to ask.

What is First Step Learning Center's phone number?

(402) 873-7579.

Where is First Step Learning Center?

1020 North 10th St, Nebraska City, NE 68410. The nearest other daycare we list is First Step Preschool/Learning Ctr, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).