🔗  Roster of Licensed                           Childcare and Preschool                  Programs in Nebraska

• Nebraska DHHS Child Care Licensing
  Find licensing applications, regulations, and inspection information.
  🔗 Child Care Licensing

• Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative Toolkit Program -Through the Licensing Toolkit, NECC provides materials, guidance, and support to help unlicensed and potential providers fulfill state licensing requirements, meet health and safety standards, and become part of a professional network for family child care business owners.

      🔗NECC Licensing Toolkit ​

• DHHS Provider Portal
  Manage subsidy billing, update your license information, and access payment reports.
  🔗 DHHS Provider Portal

• Small Business Resources
  Connect with local business assistance programs for financial planning, marketing, and sustainability.
  🔗 Nebraska Business Development Center

• VROOM – Free brain-building tips for parents and providers.
  🔗 Vroom.org

• ZERO TO THREE – Infant and toddler development resources and classroom supports.
  🔗 Zero to Three

• PBS LearningMedia Early Childhood Collection
  Free, high-quality resources and videos for early educators.
  🔗 PBS LearningMedia

        🔗Nebraska Growing                            Readers

• Early Learning Scholarships
  Local families can apply for scholarships to access care — helping keep your spots filled and your program sustainable.
  🔗 Apply or Refer a Family

• Nebraska Children & Families Foundation (NCFF)
  Explore partnership and grant opportunities through NCFF and Communities for Kids initiatives.
  🔗 Learn More

• Food Program (CACFP)
  Reimbursement program for providing nutritious meals and snacks in your program.
  🔗 Child and Adult Care Food Program

• Childcare Tac Credits 

• Nebraska Department of Revenue

• Stay connected with other providers through Gering C4K’s Local Provider Network.
  We meet quarterly to share updates, collaborate on solutions, and discuss upcoming trainings, grants, and community initiatives.
  🔗 Contact Us to Join

• Nebraska Early Childhood Professional Record System (NECPRS)
  Register, track training hours, and access state-approved professional development.
  🔗 Visit NECPRS

• Step Up to Quality
  Learn about Nebraska’s quality rating and improvement system designed to support continuous improvement in early care and education programs.
  🔗 Step Up to Quality

• Nebraska Department of Education  Learning Network
  Access online courses, workshops, and coaching supports for early childhood educators.
  🔗 NDE Learning Network  Website

        🔗 Buffet Early Childhood                   Institute at the                                   University of Nebraska

      🔗 Early Development                            Network

      🔗 Gering Public Schools

        🔗Panhandle Early                                  Learning Connections

        🔗 Rooted in Relationships

        🔗 Sixpence