Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

For Head Start Awareness Month, NECC submitted a letter to the Nebraska Congressional Delegation outlining concerns and recommendations about proposed changes to Head Start. Read the full letter: nebraskaearly.org/comments-o…

NECC’s Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership team joined early childhood professionals at the DEC Conference in Omaha to share research, explore inclusive practices, and strengthen support for young children with disabilities and their families! #DEC2026 #KindnessConnectsDEC

Here in Nebraska, Head Start programs help children learn and grow, connect families with resources, and support parents as they pursue their goals. During #HeadStartAwarenessMonth, we celebrate the difference these programs make for Nebraska families!

Tierra Harper and Kim Grubb recently joined Panhandle Area Child Care Services at @chadronstate to share more about NECC and Child Care Network programs. It was great connecting with partners in Western Nebraska and sharing resources to support local child care providers!

NECC is grateful to share that we have received a grant from the Cooper Foundation to support staffing for our Parent Ambassador Program! ⭐ Thank you for supporting opportunities for parents to build leadership skills & advocate for children & families across Nebraska!

Is your in-home child care ready for the unexpected? 🚨 Lincoln and Scottsbluff providers: Join this weekend's Disaster Preparedness for Child Care Programs training! Spots are limited; reserve your seat here: nebraskaearly.learnupon.com/…

Wondering what’s been happening at NECC this month? The October Lab Report highlights the people & programs making a difference in child care across NE. See how we’re working to create a future where early childhood comes first! Read the October edition: nebraskaearly.org/the-lab-re…

We are excited to introduce NECC's 6th cohort of Parent Ambassadors! Over the next year, these Parent Ambassadors will develop the skills and confidence to speak up for Nebraska's children and families. Learn more about Cohort 6 on the blog! nebraskaearly.org/necc-welco…

📣 Applications are open to join NECC’s Child Care Network Advisory Council. Help shape the programs, trainings, and resources that support child care providers across the state. We want your voice at the table! Apply by Nov. 2: nebraskaearly.org/advisory-c…

Head Start’s impact lasts beyond the classroom. For generations, it has helped children prepare for school and families reach their goals. Today, alumni are educators, parents, and community leaders. We celebrate their impact! #HeadStartAwarenessMonth

First-time Elevate attendee Hailey Phelps Crumley had a joyous time connecting with child care professionals! 💙 “I enjoyed networking, advocacy information, and loved bonding with both centers and in-homes!” Thank you, Hailey, for sharing your #ElevateStory!

📣 Grand Island child care providers, only a few spots remain! Join NECC this Saturday for Disaster Preparedness for Child Care Programs. Registration is required through NECC’s Learning Library: nebraskaearly.learnupon.com/…

Nebraska child care providers, want to make a difference? Help shape NECC's programs, trainings, and resources through our Child Care Network Advisory Council, while also growing as a leader. Applications open Oct. 19! Stay tuned for details on how to apply!

Behind every Head Start classroom is a dedicated team helping children and families thrive. This Head Start Awareness Month, we thank Nebraska’s Early Head Start workforce, especially our partners @ChildSaving and @EducareofOmaha, for all they do! ❤️ #HeadStartAwarenessMonth

Tierra and Kim are headed west! Join NECC and Panhandle Area Child Care Services in Chadron for a free training on resources to support child care businesses. Earn one hour of DHHS-approved training! ➡️ Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

The heart of Head Start is the people who make it possible. ❤️ This Head Start Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the incredible staff who show up for children and families every day. Thank you for all you do! #HeadStartAwarenessMonth #HeadStart

This Friday, even a $5 gift can make a difference for child care providers across Nebraska! Your generosity helps support programs, trainings, and resources that strengthen the early childhood workforce. Show your support! ➡️ nebraskaearly.org/donate/

NECC’s Cathy Stockwell and Tierra Harper attended @ChildCareAware's Leadership Institute! We are proud to participate in the Disaster Preparedness Cohort alongside child care organizations nationwide, as pictured in the second photo. #LeadershipInstitute2026 #LeadingForward

October is Head Start Awareness Month! 💙 Through NECC’s Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership, 280 infants and toddlers and their families are served each year. For 11 years, we’ve been proud to support Nebraska’s youngest learners. #HeadStartAwarenessMonth #HeadStart

Need help filling open spots? The Nebraska Exchange has tools and resources to help you strengthen enrollment, connect with families, and grow your program Explore this month’s Essential Spotlight: nebraskaearly.org/nebraska-e…