Willard Community Center in Lincoln, NE, is a nonsectarian early childhood day care serving 9 students with 1 teacher in a central city location.
The center has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1, providing care for children within the West A neighborhood.
The student body includes 22% students of color, reflecting some diversity in this small enrollment program.
Willard Community Center operates within a community鈥揻ocused urban setting without a specified grade range, primarily offering early childhood services.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 20%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Willard Community Center?
The application deadline for Willard Community Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Willard Community Center located?
Willard Community Center is located in the West A neighborhood of Lincoln, NE. There are 1 other private schools located in West A.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Willard Community Center is Parkview Christian School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blessed Sacrament School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West A Street KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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West A Street KinderCare ![West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.]( "West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Trinity Kindergarten Program
Daycare / Preschool
1345 S 16th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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4400 N 1st St
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 474-5820
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
College View Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5240 Calvert St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-1181
4.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 231 students Tuition listed
1100 N 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 467-5404
4.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8
Pius X High School
(Catholic)
6000 A St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 488-0931
4.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
8400 Cody Drive
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 858-5151
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
(Catholic)
3245 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 489-9621
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Avg. class size: 22 students
Christ Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4325 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-7774
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 483-7774
3.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 136 students
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West A Street KinderCare ![West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.]( "West A Street KinderCare Photo - You will find a Daily Dose of Wonder waiting for your child everyday at KinderCare.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1460 West A St.
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 477-2700
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Trinity Kindergarten Program
Daycare / Preschool
1345 S 16th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 475-9731
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
1725 Lake St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 476-6202
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
616 S 36th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 477-3358
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
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2/
Bottom 50%10
855 S 8th St
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1212
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1212
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Alternative School
904 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Capitol Beach Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68528
(402) 436-1149
Lincoln, NE 68528
(402) 436-1149
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2323 S Coddington St
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 436-1170
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 436-1170
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 C St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1159
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1159
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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