by Mary Kay Roth | May 16, 2024 | Parents, Providers, Supporters
As the Clyde Malone Community Center’s early childhood program receives their first Step Up to Quality rating this spring – they are ready to shine. On May 14, they learned they received the highest rating possible, Step 5, defined as “far exceeding quality...
by Clover | May 13, 2024 | Employers, Parents, Providers, Supporters
From very early on in her life, Julie Jones-Branch was taught that children or “little people” as her grandma liked to refer to them, held the same importance as adults. Branch said that having this teaching ingrained into her life has defined her vision and planted a...
by Clover | May 2, 2024 | Employers, Parents, Providers, Supporters
Danielle, a single mom of a 3-year old boy, had finally found her footing. She had a professional job she loved and was working her way off government assistance, when suddenly, it almost fell apart. “The more I advanced in my career, the less assistance I got,”...
by Mary Kay Roth | Mar 8, 2024 | Parents, Providers, Supporters
Lincoln early childcare providers Liz Arnold and Shannon Hampson believe every provider in Nebraska deserves recognition and honor. “We all need to work together to make a difference,” according to Hampson, with Wild Child Daycare. “And that means we need to invite...
by Clover | Jan 29, 2024 | Employers, Parents, Supporters
Big Ideas for Lincoln’s Littles Access to high-quality, affordable child care provides a big boost to Nebraska’s prosperity. It enables working parents to pursue careers, empowers businesses to attract and retain top talent and promotes community growth. And it helps...
by Clover | Jan 29, 2024 | Employers, Parents, Supporters
Big Ideas for Lincoln’s Littles Access to high-quality, affordable child care provides a big boost to Nebraska’s prosperity. It enables working parents to pursue careers, empowers businesses to attract and retain top talent and promotes community growth. And it helps...