About Our Center
Serving Omaha Families Since 1966

We are:

  • State Licensed
  • Recognized by Nebraska Step Up to Quality
  • Committed to nurturing each child's growth—socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.

Our curriculum is designed to build confidence, encourage curiosity, and support every stage of development.  We value strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and children.

Educational Approach at St. Luke Child Development Center

We offer a nurturing, research-based environment where each child can grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.  Our programs are grounded in trusted curricula

and tailored to every developmental stage.  We have a high success rate in preparing pre-Kindergarten children for Kindergarten.

Our Core Curricula
Creative Curriculum

St. Luke Child Development Center uses Creative Curriculum, a nationally recognized, research-based framework aligned with the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines. It emphasizes:

  1. Teacher-child relationships
  2. Social-emotional development
  3. Purposeful play
  4. Hands-on learning
  5. Family partnerships

Used across all age groups, this nationally recognized, research-backed framework focuses on:

  • Meaningful teacher-child relationships
  • Social-emotional development
  • Purposeful play
  • Hands-on interaction with the environment
  • Strong partnerships with families

 

Learning Without Tears
This multi-sensory curriculum builds foundational handwriting and fine motor skills to prepare children for elementary school in a fun, developmentally appropriate way.

Programs by Age Group

Infants (6 weeks–18 months)
Our Infant Program offers age-appropriate equipment and activities that support each stage of early growth—emotionally, socially, and physically.
Toddlers & Twos (18–36 months)
Children explore language development, social interaction, and foundational milestones.
We introduce free play, table manners, toilet training, and muscle development through active movement and play.
Pre-K (3–5 years)
Using Creative Curriculum, our Pre-K classrooms offer structured, nurturing environments that prepare children for kindergarten. Weekly music and movement classes and guest “cultural speakers” from the community
Latchkey (K–Age 12)

For school-age children, we offer care before and after school, as well as during school breaks.

Latchkey Highlights:

  • Occasional Care (Sept–May): Drop-in days for snow days, conferences and school breaks

  • Summer Program: Cooking, crafts, games, gym time, outdoor play and neighborhood walking field trips

Virtual Tours
Thinking About Enrolling?

We welcome prospective families to tour our center!
Start by watching the video tours below.

Finding Us
Address: 11810 Burke Street, Omaha, NE 68154

Entrance Info:
The Child Development Center entrance is on the north side of the building, off Davenport Street.  Look for the canopy labeled “Child Development Center.”  You will need to ring the camera doorbell to be admitted.
GPS may not direct you to the correct door.

Directions to Entrance

Testimonials

What some of our parents have to say
We had an amazing experience...

This review is for the Child Development Center (CDC) at St. Luke.  We had an amazing experience for the three years our child was at St. Luke.  There are so many things we enjoyed about our time there.  The CDC has its own separate, secured entrance.  The friendly office staff greets you and your child before letting you in through another secured door.  The classrooms are large, inviting, and clean.  The facility also has a child-friendly cafeteria, gymnasium, and giant outdoor play area with playground equipment, age-appropriate toys, and a seasonal garden. 

The part I loved most about St. Luke were the learning experiences my child had in each of her classrooms.  When my child started, as a post-Covid baby, she was not used to being around peers or following school routines.  She also had a speech delay.  The teachers at St. Luke created a warm, inclusive, and positive learning environment that allowed her to be herself and grow. They were open and willing to work with her speech therapist and frequently communicated outcomes with me.  Their daily schedule included a healthy amount of age-appropriate learning balanced with play allowing her to develop academic skills and make friends.  The icing on the cake were the musical, art, and sports opportunities she was able to participate in.  I’m happy to report that my child no longer has a speech delay and is more than ready to start school in the fall.

I highly recommend St. Luke to anyone looking for a great place to support and develop your whole child and set them up for success in kindergarten.

We love St. Luke...

St. Luke has made such a positive impact on our family's lives. After researching many daycares, we enrolled at St. Luke in 2018. Six years later, we're still extremely happy with our decision. It is never easy to decide who should care for and educate your kids, but I can wholeheartedly say that we love St. Luke. The teachers truly care for my children, and we're always a bit sad when they graduate from one class to another. My oldest is entering Kindergarten in the fall and I am amazed how prepared he is. We're sad to have a child graduating but thankful for the solid foundation they've provided him throughout the years.  I couldn't do what I do without St. Luke. I am eternally grateful for their teachers and the care they provide. We love it here.