by Mary Kay Roth | Oct 15, 2024 | Employers, Parents, Providers, Supporters
Five years ago, a movement was born in our community when the Lincoln Community Foundation launched the first Lincoln Littles Giving Day with dollars aimed at supporting our youngest Lincolnites. A year later the Lincoln Littles office emerged. This talented,...
by Clover | Aug 30, 2024 | Parents, Providers, Supporters
Lincoln Littles has built their foundation on expanding high quality choices and supporting families to help elevate early childhood. This year, their mission has led them to partner with 16 local early childhood providers to improve their quality. Kids Imagination...
by Clover | Aug 19, 2024 | Parents, Supporters
Las Abejitas (Little Bees), a local bilingual preschool and childcare program will open its second site this fall at First-Plymouth Church, 2000 D St. The First-Plymouth site will accommodate more than 100 children, according to Kayla Munoz, owner of Las Abejitas....
by Clover | Jul 22, 2024 | Parents, Providers, Supporters
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) Children’s Center, which serves children of UNL staff, faculty and students, as well as the Lincoln community, has a lot to offer their 205 young students. Not only are they one of the first providers in Lincoln to receive...
by Mary Kay Roth | Jul 19, 2024 | Parents, Providers, Supporters
Kristie Jones and Peggy Robinett know how to find silver linings. They have operated home childcare programs for more than two decades now – with a forever dream to expand and open a full-grown center. With recent childcare closures throughout Lincoln, they finally...
by Mary Kay Roth | Jul 1, 2024 | Providers, Supporters
Melba Al-Sayagh grew up in Mexico and came to America when she was only 20 years old – decades ago. After a brief stop in California she landed in Lincoln, with the promise of cheaper rent and more job opportunities. She didn’t speak English well and was so scared she...