Bruning, NE

Beatrice Early Learning Center operates through Educational Service Unit 5, providing comprehensive early childhood education with a research-based curriculum. The center features highly qualified early childhood educators with bachelor's degrees and specialized training in child development. Their program emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and school readiness skills. The facility maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios, secure entry systems, and modern learning environments with both indoor and outdoor play spaces. They serve families throughout Thayer County, including Bruning residents, with transportation options available.

Little Panthers Learning Center operates under Fairbury Public Schools, offering high-quality childcare with an educational focus. The center employs certified early childhood educators and follows Nebraska's Early Learning Guidelines. Their curriculum integrates literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through hands-on activities and creative play. The facility features age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor playgrounds, and comprehensive safety protocols including secure check-in systems and trained staff in pediatric first aid/CPR. They serve families throughout Jefferson and Thayer counties with flexible scheduling options for working parents.

Kids Connection Child Development Center has served Thayer and surrounding counties for nearly two decades with a reputation for quality care and educational excellence. Their program focuses on whole-child development through a balanced curriculum that includes academic preparation, social skills, and physical development. The center features experienced early childhood professionals with ongoing training in current best practices. Facilities include secure, age-specific learning environments, nutritious meal programs, and extensive outdoor play areas. They maintain strong parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences, serving many families from Bruning and surrounding rural communities.