by Lincoln Littles | Jun 22, 2026 | Providers
The 2026 Quality Enhancement Grant Program supported quality improvements for early childhood programs across Lincoln through JBC funding, Lincoln Littles funding and an additional quality enhancement grant from Rosalind Carr. The 2026 Quality Enhancement Grant...
by Lincoln Littles | Apr 28, 2026 | Employers
Across Lincoln, something meaningful is taking shape. More employers are stepping up to support working families—and we’re proud to recognize 26 additional organizations through the Lincoln Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program, led by Lincoln Littles in...
by Lincoln Littles | Apr 6, 2026 | Parents, Providers
When the Lincoln Littles office was formed in 2020, our team was forged with the task of “moving the needle for early childhood in Lincoln, Nebraska.” The community of childcare administrators in our area have long been concerned about safety and emergency...
by Lincoln Littles | Mar 2, 2026 | Employers, Parents, Providers, Supporters
Lincoln Littles is often recognized for tuition assistance, and this support truly changes lives for families. But from the very beginning, the vision has been bigger than any single program. Lincoln Littles exists to strengthen the entire early childhood system in...
by Lincoln Littles | Jan 27, 2026 | Employers, Parents, Providers, Supporters
Imagine an organization with flexible work scheduling – leave for new parents, including moms and dads, adoptive and foster parents – choices for which holidays an employee can select as non-work days – a lifestyle spending account that can be used for any “wellness”...
by Lincoln Littles | Jan 27, 2026 | Employers, Parents, Providers, Supporters
In the marble halls of the Nebraska State Capitol, the distance between policy and people can sometimes feel vast. But on a cold December Tuesday, that gap disappeared — bridged by a wagon, a group of dedicated childcare providers, and the innocent curiosity of...
by Lincoln Littles | Sep 22, 2025 | Providers, Supporters
Sara Voss has dedicated her life to bettering early childcare. With over 20 years dedicated to early childhood education, Sara’s professional journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of the field’s challenges and rewards. Her love for working...
by Lincoln Littles | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Kylie Burket has an adorable little boy, Hudson, who requires childcare while his mom returns to graduate school this fall to become a mentalhealth counselor. Malika Lockett works at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Children’s Center, yet as the major breadwinner...
by Lincoln Littles | Aug 18, 2025 | Parents, Providers, Supporters
Local child care centers and family home child care programs received a boost this year, thanks to a public/private grantopportunity. More than 1,500 children and 281 staff were impacted by the $148,110 awarded to 24 providers in 9 zip codes across the city. Funds...
by Lincoln Littles | Apr 30, 2025 | Parents, Providers, Supporters
Zainab Khudhair came to Nebraska about a year ago, moving here from her homeland of Iraq to be with her husband and his family in Lincoln. The 21-year-old had been studying mathematics and hoped to become a teacher, but she hit something of a snag when she arrived in...
