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24484 US Hwy 275, Waterloo, NE
Shaping Minds Playschool
- licensed capacity
- 10
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $150
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About
About Shaping Minds Playschool
Shaping Minds Playschool is a licensed home daycare in Waterloo, Nebraska. The state has licensed it since April 30, 2026, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
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.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shaping Minds Playschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Douglas County has a median price of $150 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.
Infant
Center$244
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$226
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$205
Home daycare$150
School age
Center$177
Home daycare$150
State record
Inspection reports for Shaping Minds Playschool
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 Family Child Care Home I
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2026
- License number
- #FI12793
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Shaping Minds Playschool
Is Shaping Minds Playschool licensed?
Yes. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 30, 2026.
Does Shaping Minds Playschool 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 Shaping Minds Playschool care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Shaping Minds Playschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shaping Minds Playschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (402) 619-6337 to ask.
What is Shaping Minds Playschool's phone number?
(402) 619-6337.
Where is Shaping Minds Playschool?
Waterloo, NE 68069. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.