Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership
The Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative is proud to be an Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership grantee.
Each year, NECC’s Early Head Start–Child Care Partnership serves children and their families through our partnerships with Educare Early Learning Centers, Child Saving Institute (CSI), Children’s Respite Care Center (CRCC), and other community child care providers.
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This Spring, join us at an Early Head Start Application Day event in Omaha! Our team is ready to help you determine eligibility and apply for Early Head Start child care programs. Bring the required documents, and we will guide you through the application process!
Spring 2025 Open Enrollment Days:
- March 4, 11, 18, 25 | 7:30 am-6:00 pm
- April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 7:30 am-6:00 pm
- May 6, 13, 20, 27 | 8:00 am-4:00 pm
What to bring:
- Age Verification: Documentation confirming your child’s age and date of birth.
- Preferred: Birth Certificate
- Alternate Options Accepted: Crib card, Medicaid card, NE DHHS letter, birth worksheet, birth announcement, letter from hospital
- Income Verification: Documentation that shows income for your entire family. Income should be from the last tax year (2024), for a full 12 months, and for all jobs/income sources. (More than one document may be needed for this section)
- Preferred: 1040/Tax Form
- Alternate Options Accepted: W2, pay stubs, letter from employer, unemployment letter. If you receive public assistance (TANF, SSI, SNAP) you may provide a NE DHHS letter showing benefits approval/received in place of the income documentation above.
- Address Verification: Documentation to verify that you reside in Douglas County.
- OPPD bill, MUD bill, telephone bill, bank statement, rental agreement/lease, NE DHHS letter.
- Child Care Subsidy Documentation: Documentation confirming your child’s age and date of birth.
- Documentation showing proof of application, acceptance, or denial of child care subsidy is needed.
- Disability/Development Documentation: If this section does not apply to you/your child, no documentation is needed.
- IFSP/IEP, EDN evaluation report, EDN observation notes, notes from primary care provider.
- Medical Records
- Immunization record, copy of most recent well-child check
If you are unable to attend any of our Application Days, you can apply to an Early Head Start program by using the button below to select your preferred language and complete the form. You will be contacted within 2 weeks to schedule an intake appointment.
The Early Head Start Difference
Children benefit from focused attention, age-appropriate learning, and positive interactions in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Through our Early Head Start program and in collaboration with our partners, children are thriving in a setting that provides:
Comprehensive Family Engagement Programs
Each family is assigned a Family Engagement Specialist who works with them from the time of enrollment to set and achieve goals for themselves and their child.
Education and Training for Children and Parents
Educational Coaches and Social Emotional Specialists ensure high-quality teaching practices are used throughout the program, and support monthly literacy activities.
Access to Healthcare Professionals
Each child and family has access to a Health Specialist who can provide resources and referrals for medical and dental needs, including hearing and vision screenings, nutrition information, and safety guidance.
Nutritious Meals
Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided according to high-quality nutritional guidelines established by the Child and Adult Care Food Program Provider (CACFP).
Our Partners:
Child Saving Institute Dodge
4545 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132
Child Saving Institute Spellman
6908 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE 68106
(College of St. Mary Campus)
CRCC Northwest
2010 N 88th St, Omaha, NE 68134
CRCC Southwest
5321 S 138th St, Omaha, NE 68137
Early Learning Center at Gateway
5810 S 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68107
Early Learning Center at Kennedy
3200 N 30th St Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68111
Early Learning Center at Skinner
4201 N 34th Ave, Omaha, NE 68111
Careers
A better future for Nebraska’s children starts with you! Begin your career with Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative and start making a difference today.
We are looking for talented, passionate individuals who want to share their gifts, work collaboratively with their team, and actively strive to improve themselves every day in pursuit of one shared goal: excellent opportunities for Nebraska’s children. With NECC, you will receive coaching, access to ongoing learning opportunities, and the support of your entire team as we work together for the families we serve.
This website is supported by Grant Number 07HP000640-01-00 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
