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The Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood Education.

10/05/2026

October is Head Start Awareness Month, a time to recognize the children, families, educators, and staff who make Head Start such an important part of communities across the country.

For more than 60 years, Head Start has helped children build a strong foundation for school and life while supporting parents and families along the way.

We're proud to recognize Head Start Awareness Month and the people who make this program possible every day.

09/23/2026

Did you know that Independent Study is available to all early childhood professionals? It's a fantastic opportunity to obtain state-approved in-service hours for self-paced learning! Best of all, it's completely FREE!

Whether you choose to read a book, view a DVD/webinar, or complete a self-study, Independent Study allows you to earn your annual in-service hours. And guess what? The Nebraska Early Learning Library is the perfect place to find materials for your Independent Study journey!

Learn more and start browsing our collection at bit.ly/NELLibrary today!

09/22/2026

Having trouble with your NECPRS account? We’re here to help!

If you’re experiencing login issues, have account questions, or need assistance, contact the NECPRS Help Desk anytime.

📧 Email: [email protected]

Our team is happy to help!

09/18/2026

With a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential you can…

🚀 Grow your career
✅ Meet state licensing requirements
📈 Boost your desirability in the field
💗 Demonstrate your dedication to early childhood education
👶 Implement developmentally appropriate best practices
🎓 Showcase your certification to parents

Discover Nebraska's CDA pathways at bit.ly/NECDAPathways, where you can explore authorized organizations, colleges offering CDA programs, and access valuable resources and scholarship opportunities.

09/17/2026

New at the Nebraska Early Learning Library! 📚

Baby Steps in STEM by Jean Barbre explores how infants and toddlers naturally learn through curiosity, discovery, and play. Discover practical, play-based STEM activities that help build critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills from the very start.

Ready to explore what the Nebraska Early Learning Library has to offer? Learn more and browse our collection at: bit.ly/NELLibrary

08/28/2026

We’re just under one month away from this year’s Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference!

As the conference enters its ninth year, big plans are underway to ensure you leave inspired and equipped with the tools you need to solve the early childhood challenges in your community.

You’ll leave with:
💡 Practical strategies you can put to work
💡 Research and data to inform your work
💡 New connections and thought partners
💡 Ideas from communities already doing this work
💡 A deeper understanding of how communities can work together

Ready to learn more? Review the full schedule and get registered at thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com

08/24/2026

📚📰 Did you know? The Nebraska Early Learning Library has early childhood journals available for checkout!

Stay up to date on the latest research, ideas, and trends in early childhood education. Whether you’re looking for classroom inspiration, professional development, or new insights, our journal collection is here to support your work with young children.

Ready to explore what the Nebraska Early Learning Library has to offer? Learn more and browse our collection at: bit.ly/NELLibrary

08/21/2026

Ready to elevate your early childhood education career? 🚀

Explore CDA Scholarships to secure financial support for your classes, textbooks, assessment fees, and renewals. 📚💰🎓

Don't miss out! Visit bit.ly/NECDAPathways for more info and start your application today!

08/19/2026

Looking for a flexible way to complete your Safe with You training? The Safe with You eLearning course is now available in the NDE Learning Network!

For just $20, you’ll get the same trusted content as our in-person and Zoom sessions—only now you can go at your own pace, from the comfort and privacy of home.

This 4-hour course covers the essentials of child safety, including:
☑️ Safe Sleep
☑️ Abusive Head Trauma
☑️ Child Abuse and Neglect

It’s a convenient, accessible way to build your knowledge and meet training requirements, on your schedule. Enroll today at https://canvas.education.ne.gov/browse/earlychildhood/courses/safe-with-you-2026

If you'd like to find in-person or Zoom Safe with You trainings, visit the NECPRS training calendar: https://necprs.ne.gov/training-public

07/20/2026

📚 New Arrival at the Nebraska Early Learning Library!

A Little Drama: Playful Activities for Young Children by Lavinia Roberts is filled with more than 200 engaging, child-centered activities that use drama and play to support learning and development.

Perfect for early childhood educators, this resource helps build creativity, confidence, social-emotional skills, literacy, and more—all while making learning fun!

Ready to explore what the Nebraska Early Learning Library has to offer? Learn more and browse our collection at: bit.ly/NELLibrary

Address

500 S. 84th Street
Lincoln, NE
68510

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/

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