Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

Name

Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

Legal name

Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative LLC

Website

https://nebraskaearly.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Training, Certification & Continuing Education for Nannies/Babysitters (HSAAALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infant & Toddler Nanny Services (HSAAABAJ), Host Family Screening, Onboarding & Training (HSAAAEAC)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Child care workforce
• Professional development training
• Parent advocacy programs
• Child care licensing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Grant Funding: Primary revenue source is federal grant funding, notably an Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grant (Grant Number 07HP000640-01-00) from the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: NECC accepts charitable donations through its website to support programming, expand access to quality care, and drive solutions for children and families across Nebraska.
3. Resource Center Fee-for-Service: The Business Resource Center provides physical resources including printing, laminating, die-cutting, meeting spaces, training rooms, and computer access to child care providers, with services available by reservation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NECC delivers a statewide mix of provider-side services (membership network, business training, licensing toolkit support, CDA preparation, NAFCC accreditation coaching) and family-side services (Parent Ambassador Program, Springboard resources, The Nest wellness program, and the federal Early Head Start–Child Care Partnership) to child care providers and families across Nebraska. Programming is offered in English and Spanish and combines in-person, online, and resource-center-based delivery.

Product overview

Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of programs and services supporting the child care workforce and families across Nebraska. The organization operates as a multi-product service provider rather than a single software platform. Core offerings include: the Licensing Toolkit Program and NAFCC Accreditation Support for provider certification; the Child Care Network and Nebraska Exchange for member resources and networking; Business Pathways to Quality, Business Training Series, and CDA Credential Program for professional development; the Parent Ambassador Program for advocacy leadership; Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership for comprehensive family services; The Nest for well-being support; and the Business Resource Center and Elevate Conference for physical resources and community events. The organization also provides foundational guides (Blueprint for Success, Roadmap to Quality Care), online learning (Essentials for Early Educators, NECC Learning Library), and Springboard family resources portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Care Network Statewide membership network for child care providers in Nebraska, giving members access to training, resources, and peer community; intended for independent and home-based child care providers across the state.
• Business Training Business and operations training for child care providers covering financial management, marketing, and program administration; designed for Nebraska child care program owners and directors.
• CDA Preparation Preparation program for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, supporting child care providers in meeting national early childhood credentialing requirements.
• NAFCC Accreditation Support Coaching and preparation for National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation, targeted at family child care providers pursuing national accreditation.
• Licensing Toolkit Toolkit and guidance resources to help Nebraska child care providers navigate state licensing requirements and maintain compliance.
• Parent Ambassador Program Parent advocacy and peer leadership program that equips Nebraska parents of young children to advocate for early childhood issues and connect other families to resources.
• Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Federally funded Early Head Start partnership providing subsidized infant and toddler child care slots to income-eligible Nebraska families through partner providers.
• The Nest (Wellness Program) Wellness program for parents and caregivers of young children, addressing family well-being in connection with early childhood services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of Network participants felt supported in their job (2020-2022 biannual report)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• AlpacacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Educator wellbeing and engagement platform partner for The Nest (Healthy Rest, Happy Nest) program. Alpaca provides pulse surveys, appreciation and recognition items, and resources tailored to early childhood educators. The partnership removes cost barriers to wellness for 500 child care providers.
• Best Care EAPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Employee Assistance Program provider for The Nest program, offering confidential short-term counseling by licensed counselors, employee referrals, legal and financial consultations, critical incident response, leadership training, and wellness resources. Affiliate of Methodist Health System, Omaha, NE.
• Educare of OmahacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NECC partners with Educare of Omaha as an EHS-CCP grantee, operating Early Learning Center at Gateway (5810 S 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68107) and Early Learning Center at Kennedy (3200 N 30th St Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68111). These sites provide single-age classrooms, comprehensive family engagement programs, highly-qualified staff, and on-site healthcare professionals through the partnership.
• Child Saving InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EHS-CCP partner operating two locations: A.W. Clark (4545 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132) and Spellman (6908 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE 68106, College of St. Mary Campus). Provides early childhood education services through the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership.
• CRCC (Children's Resource & Rehabilitation Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EHS-CCP partner with two Omaha locations: CRCC Northwest (2010 N 88th St, Omaha, NE 68134 - not currently enrolling) and CRCC Southwest (5321 S 138th St, Omaha, NE 68137). Provides early childhood education services through the partnership.
• We Care for KidssecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership with We Care for Kids to launch the Early Childhood Champion awards in 2022. Monthly recognition program (October 2022 - September 2023) highlighting early childhood workforce excellence with two winners per month receiving $1,000 gift and plaque.
• First Children's FinancesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Developed 'From Banks to Blocks: How Access to Capital Shapes the Child Care Sector in Nebraska' report on behalf of NECC. Research partnership examining capital access challenges in the child care sector.
• Lincoln LittlessecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Essentials for Early Educators course was inspired by Lincoln Littles' Childcare Teachers Foundation Class. NECC re-developed the model for statewide delivery.
• United Parent Leaders Action Network (UPLAN)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Parent Ambassador alumni participate in UPLAN subcommittees including Early Childcare Education, Immigration, and REAL Parent Engagement. Alumni serve as co-chair candidates and Community Cafe Parent Leaders within this national parent leadership network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Educare of Omaha: Omaha-based early childhood education organization and core EHS-CCP partner of NECC. Comparable in mission and service delivery model, with overlapping leadership and shared federal grants for early childhood services.
• Child Saving Institute: Omaha-based nonprofit and NECC EHS-CCP partner. Comparable in mission to deliver early childhood and family services through federal funding, with overlapping beneficiary populations and partner sites.
• Nebraska Children and Families Foundation: Statewide nonprofit focused on child wellbeing and family support in Nebraska. Directly comparable to NECC as both operate statewide, target child care/early childhood outcomes, and leverage similar advocacy and grant-funded service models.
• First Children's Finance: National nonprofit focused on child care business development and access to capital. Partnered with NECC on the 'From Banks to Blocks' report; offers directly comparable business training, lending, and consulting services to child care providers.

Broad incumbents

• Child Care Aware of America: National nonprofit network supporting child care resource and referral agencies. Comparable to NECC as the national umbrella over state-level Child Care Networks (like NECC's), with similar training, provider support, and policy advocacy missions.
• Build Initiative: National organization supporting state ECE systems. Comparable to NECC in its multi-state approach to early childhood system building, advocacy, and provider support, though operates at a broader systems level.
• National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC): National organization for family child care providers that offers the accreditation NECC helps providers pursue. Comparable to NECC's role in supporting family child care providers toward quality standards and professional development.
• NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children): National professional organization for early childhood educators. Comparable to NECC in terms of professional development, accreditation, and advocacy for the early childhood workforce, though at a much larger national scale.

Regional players

• Lincoln Littles: Lincoln, Nebraska-based early childhood organization. Comparable to NECC in workforce development focus (training, well-being for educators), and previously employed NECC's COO. Serves as a sub-regional complement to NECC's statewide approach.
• We Care for Kids: Nebraska-based child care advocacy and awareness organization. Partnered with NECC on the Early Childhood Champion Awards. Comparable in statewide advocacy focus and child care workforce recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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