Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

Communities with strong early learning programs see long-term benefits through higher workforce participation and reduced public spending on remedial education and social services. Invest in the development of early learning programs: nebraskaearly.org/donate/

Meet Elevate breakout speakers Erin Owen and Kelly Jefferson Minty of Clarity Channels Communications! In their session, they will share practical strategies to help child care providers communicate clearly and confidently during crises. Learn more: elevate.nebraskaearly.org/about-elevate-…

NECC’s Early Intervention Manager, Natalie Songster, was featured in the @R7HSA Sand Box magazine. In her article, Natalie highlights how families receive support and tools to help children navigate big emotions. Read more on page 13: r7hsa.com/publications/s…

NECC is hiring a Child Care Business Specialist ⭐ Support child care providers across NE & help communities thrive. Passionate about #ECE? // ¡NECC está contratando! ⭐ Apoya a proveedores de cuidado infantil en NE. ¿Te apasiona la #ECE? Apply today: bit.ly/4uOKcSx

This May, the NECC Child Care Network celebrated Merylin Menjivar and the opening of the 3rd Twins Learning Center in Omaha. 🎉 NECC proudly supports providers every step of the way. ¡Felicitaciones, Merylin, por este gran logro!

Meet Elevate breakout speaker, Jessica Campos, Women’s Business Center Director at the Center for Rural Affairs! In her session, providers will learn how to create a business plan to strengthen their financial planning & growth strategies. Learn more: elevate.nebraskaearly.org/about-elevate-…

NECC meets child care providers where they are. We provide resources, support, and trainings so NE's child care providers can be the very best #ECE teachers & small business owners. An investment in #ECE pays off. Support NECC, support child care: nebraskaearly.org/donate/

Are you a parent, caregiver, or child care provider of children ages 8 and younger? Get paid while learning about Nebraska’s Unicameral, advocacy, and how your voice can help shape policies for causes you support. Learn more & apply: nebraskaearly.org/parent-ambassa…

💙 Parent Ambassador Class of 2026 Spotlight Meet Tammy Kresser! Tammy runs an in-home child care program and teaches early childhood courses at Central Community College. She joined Parent Ambassadors to advocate for quality child care! Read more: nebraskaearly.org/announcing-par…

Governor Pillen made it official—today is #ProviderAppreciationDay! ⭐ NECC attended the proclamation signing ceremony, where CEO Sarah Ann Kotchian shared remarks on behalf of Taylor Furnas. More: bit.ly/3Ps9TJC Thank you for supporting, @NECityAEDC #ThankYouChildCare

Today is #ProviderAppreciationDay & all of us at NECC are proud to celebrate the child care providers who make an impact every day. 💙 Gov. Jim Pillen officially proclaimed May 8 as Provider Appreciation Day in NE! Read it on our blog: nebraskaearly.org/governor-jim-p… #ThankYouChildCare

Meet Elevate breakout speaker Samantha Phillips of Comploy! Her session will help providers better understand today’s insurance challenges and share strategies to strengthen insurability, reduce risk, and protect the future of their programs. Learn more: elevate.nebraskaearly.org/about-elevate-…

¡Mañana es el #ProviderAppreciationDay! ⭐ Celebra a los profesionales que apoyan a los niños y a las familias cada día. Di #ThankYouChildCare y rinde homenaje a un profesional de cuidado infantil con una donación a nuestro Fondo Anual: nebraskaearly.org/donate/

Tomorrow is #ProviderAppreciationDay! ⭐ Celebrate the professionals who support children and families every day. #ThankYouChildCare You can help us support more of Nebraska's providers with a gift to our Annual Fund: nebraskaearly.org/donate/

¡Mañana es el #ProviderAppreciationDay! ⭐ Celebra a los profesionales que apoyan a los niños y a las familias cada día. Di #ThankYouChildCare y rinde homenaje a un profesional de cuidado infantil con una donación a nuestro Fondo Anual: nebraskaearly.org/donate/

Tomorrow is #ProviderAppreciationDay! ⭐ Celebrate the professionals who support children and families every day. Say #ThankYouChildCare and honor a provider with a gift to our Annual Fund: nebraskaearly.org/donate/

Stronger communities start with supporting child care. Hear from Justice Wilburn, Family Engagement Specialist at the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, about the impact innovation makes. Your gift makes this work possible. ⭐ Donate today: nebraskaearly.org/donate/

Meet Elevate panelists Angela Blaesi, Lisset Christian, Shannon Stutzman, and Tasha McNeil! They will reflect on opportunities and challenges of the field and how they turned their passion for early childhood into a profitable profession. Learn more: elevate.nebraskaearly.org/about-elevate-…

NECC’s Disaster Preparedness for Child Care Programs was a huge success! Providers left great reviews: “I thought my plan was solid, but I left knowing I had more to improve.” Stay tuned! More trainings are coming to Nebraska, both in person and virtually.

🔔 ICYMI, we launched our new website last week! Explore it here: nebraskaearly.org