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Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License)

3012 West Hwy. 30, Kearney, NE 688454.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$187
year first licensed
2018

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About Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License)

Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License) is a licensed child care center in Kearney, Nebraska. The state has licensed it since September 4, 2018, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 4:45 AM to 11:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.

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-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: birth to 12 years
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
4:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday4:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday4:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday4:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday4:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday4:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday4:45 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday4:45 AM to 11:00 PM
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon–Fri: 5:45am–5:45pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentHands-on enrichment and weekly field trips
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyLocked doors, secured gates
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsPartners with local agencies offering tuition scholarships
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up from Head Start, Early Head Start, Bright Future, and Kearney Public Schools)
Parent updatesParent app (Smartcare and Remind App)
MoreFounded 2010
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Buffalo 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.
Buffalo 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 Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License)

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
2018
License number
#CCC9651
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 Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License)

Is Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License) licensed?

Yes. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Services Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 4, 2018.

Does Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License) 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 Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License) care for?

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

Does Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License)'s hours?

Every day, 4:45 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (308) 627-7658 to ask.

What is Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License)'s phone number?

(308) 627-7658.

Where is Smiling Faces Academy, Inc - South 2 (Dual License)?

3012 West Hwy. 30, Kearney, NE 68845. The nearest other daycare we list is Toddle Time Childcare, 1.3 miles away.

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