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Merrick County Child Development Center

2412 23rd AVENUE, Central City, NE 688265.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$215
year first licensed
2002

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About

About Merrick County Child Development Center

Merrick County Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Central City, Nebraska. The state has licensed it since September 12, 2002, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition of $215.

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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PMPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Merrick County Child Development Center lists weekly tuition of $215. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Merrick County has a median price of $187 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant & Baby Care, Ages 6wks - 18 mos$215
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Merrick 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 Merrick County Child Development 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
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2002
License number
#CCC7302
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 Merrick County Child Development Center

Is Merrick County Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 12, 2002.

Does Merrick County Child Development 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 Merrick County Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Merrick County Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Merrick County Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Merrick County Child Development Center cost?

Weekly tuition of $215, as it lists it.

What is Merrick County Child Development Center's phone number?

(308) 946-3336.

Where is Merrick County Child Development Center?

2412 23rd AVENUE, Central City, NE 68826. The nearest other daycare we list is Shanien A. Schmierer, 3.8 miles away.

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