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Learning, Childcare & worship in Boone County
Nebraska has been named the 6th Best State in the Nation for Education by CNBC and U.S. News. In Boone County, we take your children’s education seriously. We know that raising children takes a village, and we want to welcome you to ours.
BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Boone County boasts plenty of options for high-quality, top-tier education, whether public or parochial.
In addition to routinely producing strong academic performance, our local schools also offer students a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, and after-school programs to be involved in.
Sending your children to schools in Boone County ensures your children grow up with all the tools and experience to make them well-rounded individuals.
>> Learn more about each school by clicking on the image.
Boone County Libraries
The libraries in Boone County offer access to information, books, eBooks, programs, and online resources to meet the needs of our community members.
Library Hours
Monday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Library Location
Library Hours
Library Location
425 W Main St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
308-358-0603
Library Hours
Library Location
229 Commercial St
Primrose, NE 68655
308-396-1414
Library Hours
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Library Location
Boone County Childcare
Finding someone you trust to take care of your child while you’re away is a decision many parents find a bit stressful.
Fortunately, Boone County offers a range of qualified, reputable, and experienced licensed daycare providers so you can enjoy some peace of mind knowing they’re in good and capable hands.
To help take a little bit of stress out of the process, we’ve compiled a list for you below of all the in-home and facility-based options in Boone County.
Home-based daycare
Kelly Bader – 728 W Marengo | (402) 395-5186
BCHC Tiny Treasures – 639 W Fuller | (402) 395-6625
BCHC Tiny Treasures 2 – 629 W Fuller | (402) 395-1675
Angie Frey – 644 W Marengo | (402) 428-9070
Connie Miller – 956 S 6th | (402) 395-2462
Alice Mescher – 2622 Valley View Dr | (402) 395-6498
Kendra’s Care for Kids – Kendra Krohn | 529 S 7th | (402) 395-6328
Bunches of Hugs – Peggy Nelson | 944 S 11th | (402) 741-1729
Young at Heart – Erica Young | 629 W Columbia | (402) 741-1834
Young’s At Heart Too – Erica Young | 417 S 6th | (402) 741-1834
Young’s At Heart The Third – Erica Young | 529 S 7th | (402) 741-1834
Busy Bee Daycare – Vivian Frerichs | 926 W Market | (402) 741-1882
Little Cruisers Daycare – Lauren Lueken | 241 N 7th St | (402) 608-0121
Kayberly’s Kiddos – Kayberly Leifeld | 804 S 3rd | (402) 741-1743
Love Bugs – Amanda Redler | 706 S 5th St | (402) 750-1228
Marla Loeffler – 948 S 3rd St | (402) 395-2702
Creative Cards Childcare – Payton Nelson | 731 W Park St | (402) 928-0636
A Kidz Life Daycare – Jacii Lopez | 203 East Widaman | 402-887-7857
There are currently no licensed daycares in St Edward. If you are interested in opening one, we can help! BCDA offers a $5,000 grant for new businesses, plus we offer Gap Financing to help you secure a low-interest loan. Contact us to learn more.
There are currently no licensed daycares in Cedar Rapids. If you are interested in opening one, we can help! BCDA offers a $5,000 grant for new businesses, plus we offer Gap Financing to help you secure a low-interest loan. Contact us to learn more.
Facility-based daycare
Boone Beginnings
- 1385 S 6th Street, Albion NE
- (402) 395-4320
- Monday - Friday: 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- boonebeginnings.com
Boone County Churches
We’ve compiled a list of local churches by community and linked their websites to make finding the right church for your family “easy like Sunday morning.”
Click to be redirected to their websites or social pages, where you can find service times, location and contact information, and more!