Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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)
West Center KinderCare
About the School
- 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 Facts (2026-27)
- 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 Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Tuition & 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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West Center KinderCare is Vj & Angela Skutt Catholic High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Wenceslaus Catholic Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School Of Legacy (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-K | 201 students
Alternative School
17440 Wright St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 334-3337
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
16701 S Street
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 896-0754
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
17660 Welch Plaza
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 891-4897
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
3131 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 333-0818
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 275 students
13803 Flanagan Blvd
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-1842
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Baptist
3343 Pedersen Dr
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 333-8689
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
5731 S 108th St
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 393-0345
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
2810 N 118TH ST
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 403-1267
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
16701 S Street
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 896-0754
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15555 W Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 275 students
13803 Flanagan Blvd
Boys Town, NE 68010
(531) 355-1842
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 42 students
Islamic
18111 Q St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 672-3566
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-K | 201 students
Alternative School
17440 Wright St
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 334-3337
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
15353 Pacific St
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-4356
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
16701 S Street
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 896-0754
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
17660 Welch Plaza
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 891-4897
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
15555 W Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 333-5153
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Quick Facts
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(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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1805 S 160th
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 715-1290
Omaha, NE 68130
(402) 715-1290
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Harvey Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15228 Shirley St
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 715-1386
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Piedmont Dr
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1390
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 715-1390
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Kiewit Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15650 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-1470
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 715-1470
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Ackerman Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5110 S 156th St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8420
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8420
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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