What’s Happening This Month? March 2025
NEW PROGRAM – The Nest NECC is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of Healthy Rest, Happy Nest – a wellness program for child care providers (Licensed Family Child Care Programs, Center Directors, and Full-time Teachers in licensed facilities). Through a partnership with Best Care EAP and Alpaca, these providers will receive no-cost mental health […]
Provider of the Month: Elida Canjura
Omaha, NE – Each month, the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative highlights a dedicated provider from our Family Child Care Network who goes above and beyond for children and families. Previously featured in our newsletter, our Provider of the Month is a passionate educator making a difference in their community. Get to know this month’s provider! […]
What’s Happening This Month? February 2025
Early Head Start Application Days Families who are looking for an early childhood program in the Omaha Metro may qualify for Early Head Start! This Spring, we will be hosting our Application Days (annual, day-long, live-assistance sessions hosted in Omaha) specifically to help you through the Early Head Start application process! 4 Easy Steps to […]
Supporting Child Care Providers During Cold and Flu Season
Child care providers face unique challenges during cold and flu season. Increased absences among children and staff, along with the higher risk of illness spreading in group settings, can disrupt daily operations. These challenges often lead to staffing shortages, financial strain, and burnout, all while providers work to maintain a healthy environment and ensure consistent […]
Honoring the Dedication of Nebraska’s Child Care Providers
Omaha, NE – Child care providers are the true heroes of our communities. Every day, they create safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. They give parents the peace of mind to focus on work, knowing their children are in caring hands. This Giving Tuesday (December 3, 2024), we have a […]
Announcing the Parent Ambassador Class of 2025
Leading the Way for Parent Voices in Nebraska Omaha, NE – Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) is proud to announce the launch of the fourth cohort of its Parent Ambassador Program. This year, 23 parents with diverse backgrounds – including family child care providers, teachers, caregivers, and adoptive and foster parents – have been selected […]
Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative Launches “Walk-in Wednesday” in Omaha
Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) has launched a new community resource located in North Omaha. Every Wednesday, NECC’s Resource Center is open until 7:30 p.m. to offer child care providers access to resources that boost the success of their child care business, including: 1. Computer & Internet Access Internet access allows child care providers to […]
Film Streams and NECC Present “Clarissa’s Battle” – A Documentary and Discussion on Affordable Child Care
Access to affordable, high-quality child care is one of the largest barriers to economic and community well-being in Nebraska. To shed light on this issue and spark meaningful dialogue, Film Streams and Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) partnered to present a screening of Clarissa’s Battle, a compelling documentary that follows one mother’s fight for affordable […]
Spotlight: Tiffany Awortwi – 2024 Parent Ambassador
Our Parent Ambassadors program gives parents and child care providers of early learners the tools they need to advocate for meaningful, lasting change in early childhood education policy. In this series, we’re highlighting our Class of 2024 Parent Ambassadors. Get to know them! Tiffany Awortwi Mom of 4Chair of NECC’s Policy Council Pursuing a Psychology […]
Spotlight: Makaela Clemons – 2024 Parent Ambassador
Our Parent Ambassadors program gives parents and child care providers of early learners the tools they need to advocate for meaningful, lasting change in early childhood education policy. In this series, we’re highlighting our Class of 2024 Parent Ambassadors. Get to know them! Makaela Clemons Mom of 5Air Force Veteran Plays the violin, viola, and […]