📣 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…

At NECC, we are investing in the early childhood landscape through innovation, collaboration, and service - strengthening families, businesses, and Nebraska! ➡️ Learn more about our work and how you can support our mission: nebraskaearly.org/our-impact…

The deadline to comment on proposed federal Head Start rules is Oct. 6. Learn how the changes could affect Head Start programs in Nebraska and across the U.S., and find out how to submit a public comment: firstfivenebraska.org/admini… #HeadStart #Nebraska #StandForHeadStart

Tomorrow! NECC’s Business Resource Center Super Saturday! 📅 Oct. 3 | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM 📍 3200 N 30th St., Omaha Use our space & resources, including printing, copying, laminating & more. ¡Mañana! Super Saturday de NECC: nebraskaearly.org/resource-c…

Watch the Make a Circle Film in NECC's Learning Library! 🍿 This is a documentary about child care providers in CA using their collective voice to advocate for change. Now streaming: nebraskaearly.learnupon.com/…

Ve la película Make a Circle Film en NECC Learning Library. Un documental sobre proveedores de cuidado infantil que usan su voz colectiva para impulsar el cambio. nebraskaearly.learnupon.com/…

Prepare your child care program for emergencies. Join us for a Disaster Preparedness for Child Care Programs training this October. Choose the location that works best for you and register through NECC’s Learning Library: nebraskaearly.learnupon.com/…

This Saturday! We're hosting a Super Saturday for child care providers! 📅 Oct. 3 | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM 📍 3200 N 30th St., Omaha Use our space & resources, including printing, copying, laminating & more. ¡Acompáñenos este sábado! Más información: nebraskaearly.org/resource-c…

🧩 Play is serious learning! Through play, children practice problem-solving, communication, creativity, self-regulation, and social skills. Learn more about play-based learning and loose parts in The Power of Play: Play-based Learning and Loose Parts: nebraskaearly.learnupon.com/…