What's Happening in Nebraska?

Organizations/Coalitions

Nebraska’s Early Childhood Training Center. Provides support and training to staff working with young Nebraska children and their families, and serves as a resource to parents and families about parenting.

For more information contact 402-597-4820

Professional Development Opportunities

Early Childhood Training Registry. Assist staff in accessing information about available training.

For more information contact Jessica LaChere at jlachere@esu3.org.

Scholarship Programs

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® Project. A scholarship program for child care workers to complete course work in early childhood education and to increase their compensation.

For more information contact Maria Farrell at 877-656-2005, 402-476-5658, or e-mail to teachne@hotmail.com.

Tiered Reimbursement Rates

Nebraska pays higher reimbursement rates to child care centers and family child care programs that are accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and National School-age Care Alliance (NSACA).