Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

Whether you’re a child care provider looking to grow your program or a parent in need of support, NECC is here to connect you with the resources you need.

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The Parent Ambassador program is a year-long advocacy training program that teaches parents and child care providers how to champion early childhood. If you want to learn how to get involved, this is your opportunity!

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/XWmgUP26gC

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Elevate is this Saturday, June 6! Find more details and the full conference agenda: https://t.co/HhhT4bkZsS

Hit reply to this tweet if you have any other questions about Elevate 2026. See you soon!

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What would make the biggest difference for families with children ages 0–5 in your community right now?

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What gives you hope about the future of early childhood education?

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Rural communities face some of the largest child care shortages in the country. More than half of Americans live in a “child care desert,” where there are far more children than licensed child care slots.

Support the development of licensed child care: https://t.co/OioYhAzM2X

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NECC’s professional development opportunities help providers strengthen the quality of their programs and build sustainable businesses. Explore our Learning Library full of on-demand course for early childhood educators: https://t.co/uZ2Q6jPIN0

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What changes would help more early childhood educators stay in the field long term?

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We’re looking for parents, caregivers, and child care providers with children 8 years or younger who are ready to learn how to advocate in Nebraska's Unicameral!

This is a paid, year-long opportunity. Apply today: https://t.co/XWmgUP26gC

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Licensed, in-home child care business owners are invited to participate in our Business Training Series, starting June 8!

Topics covered:
• Time-space percentage
• Contracts
• Marketing
• Taxes & record keeping
• Accounting

Inquire by May 28: https://t.co/9cCUGSkiGL

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When parents know their children are safe and cared for, they can go to work, attend school, keep their jobs, and provide for their families with peace of mind.

You can help us support more, accessible child care in Nebraska. Donate today!
https://t.co/OioYhAzM2X

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Your passion is caring for and educating NE's children. Ours is helping your business succeed.

Join our Business Training Series & receive a $500 stipend & 30 hours of license-approved training upon completion. Licensed, in-home providers can apply: https://t.co/9cCUGSkiGL

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Communities thrive when families can work, providers can sustain their child care programs, and children can learn in safe, nurturing environments.

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Investing in children ages 0–5 creates healthier and more resilient communities. Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman found high-quality early childhood programs can deliver a 13% annual return on investment. Read more: https://t.co/bC4gMDoOBE @heckmanequation

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Building strong early childhood systems requires support from employers, donors, educators, and families alike. Support our work: https://t.co/OioYhAzM2X

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What barriers make it hardest for families in your community to find reliable child care?

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One child care closure can disrupt an entire local workforce. Early childhood is essential infrastructure.

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Welcome, Kristina Norwood, NECC’s new Director of Early Head Start! With 25+ years of experience and recent leadership of large child care centers serving 300+ children, she brings deep expertise to the role. Meet our team: https://t.co/ElEwH9GtrR

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Research shows attendance in early learning programs is linked to higher rates of high school graduation, college attendance, and future income. Every child deserves access to early learning opportunities.

Can you spare $10 this Tuesday? Donate today: https://t.co/OioYhAzM2X

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Early childhood educators are not just caregivers. They are workforce enablers, business owners, and community leaders.

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Registration is now open for the 2026 Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference on Sept. 22!

Secure your spot at Nebraska's go-to gathering for conversations about child care, families, economic development, and more.

Register here: https://t.co/DyDmapSH5A