The teachers here at West Center KinderCare are passionate about nurturing the children and ensuring they reach their growth and development levels.
They take pride in helping develop young minds and seeing the new things they learn each day.
The majority of our staff have their Child Development Associate's credential, Bachelor's degree or Master's degree, or are working towards them.
The staff participate in a biannual company professional development training to further their knowledge in the education field.
At the end of each day, our teachers success can be contributed to their confidence and their love of teaching and learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
School Notes
- We are now offering free registration for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool! We are conveniently located south of Center Street and 160 Street in Omaha, Nebraska. The open floor concept of our classrooms allows for every activity and lesson to help prepare your child for success in school and beyond. With designated learning centers such as dramatic play and blocks in every classroom, children have the opportunity for rich social play and child-initiated discovery. You'll also find that our classrooms feature a print rich environment full of carefully selected materials, written charts and labels, and children's literature. By helping your child connect spoken words and print, we're helping develop early literacy and writing skills. Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we're excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
- We understand that your child's health and safety is of the utmost importance which is why it is our top priority! We are dedicated to providing a safe, helathy and clean environment for you and your family. The center has a dedicated Health and Safety coordinator who oversees all state and KinderCare health regulations and cleaning procedures. All center staff are trained on SIDS prevention, Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, First Aid and CPR. The center office is located in the front of the building and secured access to the building is provided through use of key code entry. The building and playground are completely fenced in with access only from the inside of the building. Our teachers take name to face attendance every 30 minutes to ensure all children are accounted for at all times. Only parent authorized individuals are allowed to take children out of the center and are required to have photo indentification. Rest assured, we take the safety of the children in our care very seriously and provide a healthy and safe learning environment.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Title 20 - Parent must contact health and human services of Nebraska
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Author, Class of 2010 -
- Jane Smith, TV Producer, Class of 2008 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Center KinderCare cost?
West Center KinderCare's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from West Center KinderCare?
West Center KinderCare famous alumni include: John Doe, Author, Class of 2010 and Jane Smith, TV Producer, Class of 2008.
When is the application deadline for West Center KinderCare?
The application deadline for West Center KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Center KinderCare located?
West Center KinderCare is located in the West Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 11 other private schools located in West Omaha.
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