by Lincoln Littles | 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 Lincoln Littles | Jul 3, 2024 | Providers
Sarah Dankenbring’s career has consisted of 20 years of dedication to helping create the strong foundations that shape a child’s trajectory. From working with infant, toddler, and preschool care, to a trainer and program manager for childcare, and a preschool...
by Lincoln Littles | 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...
by Lincoln Littles | Jun 25, 2024 | Providers, Supporters
At Christ United Methodist Church in Lincoln, they don’t just believe in turning lemons to lemonade, they believe in turning lemons into miracles – as Pastor Andy Frazier tells the wondrous tale of the church’s childcare program. Bottom line, the church was forced to...
by Lincoln Littles | 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 Lincoln Littles | 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 Lincoln Littles | 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 Lincoln Littles | 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 Lincoln Littles | 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 Lincoln Littles | 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...
