SMILING FACES ACADEMY - EAST (DUAL LICENSE)
KEARNEY, NE·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3307 A AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68847
CountyBUFFALO
Phone(308) 627-7658
Operating details
HoursMTWTHFS 4:45 AM - 11:00 PM
Capacity116
License dateFebruary 28, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/19/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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3307 A AVE, KEARNEY, NE, 68847, KEARNEY, NE 68847
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/19/2024
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2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 391.3.006.0112/19/2024
391.3.006.01 Licensee Requirements
Nondisciplinary Corrective Action. Violation: 391.3.006.01 Licensee Requirements. Effective 2024-12-19 to 2025-06-19. Source: Nebraska DHHS "Negative and Disciplinary Actions Against Child Care Providers".
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$775/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Nebraska run about $993/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Nebraska by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KEARNEY, BUFFALO County
- Capacity: 116
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 9
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