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