Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

06/06/2026

93 counties, one mission. Help us reach everyone in Nebraska.

Here's how we can support:
1️⃣ Get started in child care
2️⃣ Grow your child care business
3️⃣ Find resources for parents or apply to the Parent Ambassador Program

We are here for you! Find support here: https://nebraskaearly.org/

06/05/2026

𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Truhlsen African Lodge at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
- Expect early access to Elevate registration, networking, refreshments, and entertainment.
- Registered attendees only.

See you soon! Find more details at: https://www.elevate.nebraskaearly.org/about-elevate-2026

06/05/2026

Apply to the next class of Parent Ambassadors: https://nebraskaearly.org/parent-ambassador-program/

06/05/2026

We are counting down the hours to Elevate! The conference weekend kicks off tomorrow evening with our welcome reception at the African Lodge at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, whose partnership makes Elevate possible. Their commitment to Nebraska’s child care business owners helps create opportunities for learning, connection, and growth throughout our state. Thank you for helping make this experience possible.

Safe travels to all of our Elevate attendees—we can't wait to welcome you! Review conference details and important information before you arrive: https://www.elevate.nebraskaearly.org/

If you need to update or verify your registration, please reach out to [email protected]

06/04/2026

The Parent Ambassador program is a year-long advocacy training program that teaches parents, caregivers, and child care providers who have children 8 or younger how to champion early childhood.

If you want to learn how to get involved in Nebraska's legislative process, this is your opportunity!

Learn more and apply: https://nebraskaearly.org/parent-ambassador-program/

06/03/2026

Elevate is 3️⃣ days away! Here's everything you need to know if you're attending the conference.

Reminder: Admission is limited to registered attendees. Please reach out if you would like us to confirm your registration.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
- Friday, June 5, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Truhlsen African Lodge.
- Expect early access to registration, networking, refreshments, and entertainment.
- Registered attendees only.

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
- Saturday, June 6, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium Conference Center.
- Parking at the zoo is free.
- Registration is from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM at the main entrance of the zoo.
- Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are provided.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬:
- Please come prepared with your Learning Library login info and device.
- Full conference attendance is required to earn all 6 hours.

• Find more details and the full conference agenda: https://www.elevate.nebraskaearly.org/
• Learning Library login: https://nebraskaearly.learnupon.com/users/sign_in...

Let us know in the comments if you have any other questions about Elevate 2026. See you soon!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Parent Ambassador China Jones, Class of 2025, on the completion of the Doula Passage Program (DPP)! It is so inspiring to see our Parent Ambassadors continue to develop and grow in their communities. 💙

On May 30, 2026, we proudly celebrated the completion of the Doula Passage Program (DPP) Cohort 5!

Adrianna McKing
Ashari Allen
Asia Kabir
Bre Aunna James
China Jones
Desyree McGhee
Kiara Taylor
Dr. Precious Davis
Sharvonna Williams-Ballard
Shearettaa Shepherd
Tainesha Owens
Teiah Wells
Veronica Switzer

Over 15 weeks, this cohort dedicated their time to deepening their knowledge and strengthening their skills in full-spectrum doula support, advocacy, infant feeding, postpartum care, trauma-informed care, and community-based maternal health support.

We are incredibly proud of Cohort 5 and look forward to the impact they will continue to make in their communities. Congratulations again to all of our graduates! ❤️

06/02/2026

Is Elle’s story similar to yours? Here’s an opportunity for your next leadership position!

Apply to the next class of Parent Ambassadors: https://nebraskaearly.org/parent-ambassador-program/

06/02/2026

Elevate is this Saturday! Here's everything you need to know if you're attending the conference.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
- Friday, June 5, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Truhlsen African Lodge.
- Expect early access to registration, networking, refreshments, and entertainment.
- Registered attendees only.

𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
- Saturday, June 6, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium Conference Center.
- Parking at the zoo is free.
- Registration is from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM at the main entrance of the zoo.
- Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are provided.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬:
- Please come prepared with your Learning Library login info and device.
- Full conference attendance is required to earn all 6 hours.

• Find more details and the full conference agenda: https://www.elevate.nebraskaearly.org/
• Learning Library login: https://nebraskaearly.learnupon.com/users/sign_in?next=%2Fdashboard

Let us know in the comments if you have any other questions about Elevate 2026. See you soon!

06/02/2026

We are thrilled to be a partner in this important work! Read more about our shared goal of preparing all child care providers for emergencies. ⬇️

Child care providers protect our youngest children every single day—and that includes being ready when emergencies happen. 🧡

Lincoln Littles in Lincoln, Nebraska built a community-wide emergency preparedness system from scratch, connecting providers with real-time alerts, hands-on training, and the tools they need to keep kids safe in any situation.

Their story is a roadmap for what strong partnerships and a little determination can accomplish. Check it out.

https://hubs.li/Q04jLskb0