Trapp said, “I cannot thank Lincoln Littles enough, for financial support as well as emotional support – and plenty of sound advice.” Read how one mom used her creativity to open a play-based learning center.

RT @FirstFiveNebr: Midlands Business Journal looks at the #childcare crisis in #Nebraska, including the high need & high cost of care, and…

This week we are celebrating Brooke Russo from A+ Academy as our #teacherfeature! “Brooke is such a hard worker and always has a positive attitude. The kids love her and she's taught my son so much in such a short time!" Thank you Brooke for all of the amazing things you do!

The 2023 Kids Count Data book was released last week, and despite Nebraska being ranked first for economic well-being, the reality is quite different. Read more here: tps://www.klkntv.com/nebraska-ranked-1st-for-kids-economic-well-being-but-child-care-costs-are-still-a-problem/

Lincoln Littles attended the 10-year anniversary celebration of Buffet Early Childhood Institute. It was great to see people from all across the state and hear about the wonderful impacts of this organization.

Interested in our childcare foundation class? Read more about it here!

This week’s #teacherfeature is Paige Stanborough from Kids First Inc! “Paige is so patient and kind to all her children and her coworkers! Paige has worked her way to a lead teacher because of the love she gives to the children she serves!" Thank you Paige!

Register by June 30 for Lincoln's free Childcare Teacher Foundations Class! Become a more valuable hire and more confident in your abilities AND get $5,000 in childcare tuition for your child!

Director Anne Brandt was featured on @kidglov's Agency for Change podcast. Listen in to hear about the important impact of early care. #lincolnlittles #earlychildhoodeducation

This week’s #teacherfeature is for Lynn Mach from Dimensions! “For us, is not only that she has facilitated for our son to learn a new language but that it has been integrated into the class. He is not just a foreign child, but someone that brings new experiences to the class."

Today our #teacherfeature is Crystal from North Creek CDC! Katrina says “Crystal has worked at North Creek for 10 years! Her passion and dedication to high quality early childhood education is a marvel to observe. She is an amazing teacher and the families love and adore her!”

Today’s #teacherfeature is for Jenny Nelson from the UNL Children’s Center. “Jenny is always going above and beyond for her kids. She makes learning fun and is always putting together fun activities for the families in her room. She is amazing and we are very thankful for Jenny!”

This week our Champion Spotlight is for Nola Derby-Bennett! She is the Lincoln Community Learning Centers Director for Lincoln Public Schools. Bennett says “I support Lincoln Littles because learning starts on day one!” Thank you Nola for always supporting Lincoln Littles.

This week’s #teacherfeature is Brooklynn Yoakum from North Creek CDC! “Brooklyn is such a dedicated teacher. She finds all of the newest and fun ways to teach the children and incorporates them into her lesson plans. She makes sure each toddler feels loved and welcomed.”

This week our Champion Spotlight is for Tammy J. Ward, the chair of the Northwest Lincoln City Council.“Now more than ever, we need to support early childhood, child care and working parents in order to assist economic development and workforce development for our growing City."

This week's #teacherfeature is Hailey Dolezal from North Creek CDC! “Hailey is the MOST flexible teacher in early childhood education. If a teacher is sick and she has to help cover another room she does so with a smile! She is a positive teacher and works her hardest every day!"

This week’s champion spotlight is Quentin Brown, the Executive Director of Educare Lincoln. “If we hope to make meaningful and lasting impacts on people, we have to invest in early childhood education. This is why I love supporting Lincoln Littles and Early Childhood Education.”

April 1-7 we are celebrating The Week of the Young Child! @MayorLeirion signed a proclamation to celebrate this special week locally. Help us celebrate the WOYC by spreading awareness about important efforts to support early childhood education here in Lincoln, Nebraska! #WOYC

Help us give a warm welcome to Lameakia Collier, our new Wellness and Workforce Navigator! We can't wait for the amazing work Lameakia will be doing to take shape in our community. Read more about Lameakia and the important work she will be doing here:

This week’s #teacherfeature is spotlighting Morgan Rogers from North Creek CDC! “Morgan is such a determined and sweet teacher. She has such a calm and safe demeanor in the classroom that any time a child is feeling upset or overwhelmed she is the first person they go to."