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 Mary Kay Roth | Feb 14, 2024 | Providers, Uncategorized
Vanessa Benes has worked as an early childcare educator for less than a year, and is still fairly new to her job with Kids First Childcare, Inc. But she has found understanding, moral support and friendship – along with solid strategies and advice – at the Connection...
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...
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 24, 2024 | Providers, Supporters
Lincoln Littles has granted $53,730 to 16 childcare providers in the city. All funds will be used to improve the quality of the providers’ physical location or to improve quality through staff training. The Quality Enhancement Grant Fund was made possible by generous...
by Mary Kay Roth | Aug 24, 2023 | Employers, Providers, Supporters
Earlier this summer, 11 future childcare givers walked into the classroom – with diverse cultures, diverse life experiences – all extremely eager to learn and connected with the dream of serving children and families. On a warm summer day in mid-August, Lincoln...
by Mary Kay Roth | Aug 23, 2023 | Parents
*As of August, 2023, Creative Minds located at 5521 Shady Creek Ct (near 56th & Nebraska Pkwy) in Lincoln still has openings. Learn more at https://creativemindsearlylearningcenter.com/ “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious...
