Elwood Area Communities for Kids

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

Pass LB304: Expanded Subsidy Access - First Five Nebraska

LB304: Expanded Subsidy Access 411 Community Call on LB304 September 24, 2025 | 1:30 PM CT Join us for a special, online information session for advocates on LB304, which would remove the October 2026 expiration on expanded access to the child care subsidy. This Zoom meeting will include an overview...

08/27/2025

Some kids are chatty and can't stop talking about their day, but others act like what happens in preschool, stays in preschool.

Here are 20 different questions that will help you learn about your child's day without asking, "how was your day?"
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08/27/2025

07/13/2025

Perhaps one of the most stressful parts of traveling with kids is the packing. It’s sometimes difficult to predict what you’ll need while on your trip, and especially when traveling with infants, it feels like you might as well pack the whole nursery. Some general pieces of advice to make the preparation less overwhelming is to remember you can usually buy things at your destination, you can also usually rent or borrow bigger items (like pack ‘n’ plays at hotels), and it’s always a good idea to pack a few more outfits than you think you’ll need.

Check out these travel checklists we found online: bit.ly/4lJBSPC

07/13/2025

Summer fun kits were delivered last week. Have a blast with your daycare kids with these fun toys and games Mary Rose.

06/17/2025

Next meeting is Wednesday June 18th at 6:00pm.

06/17/2025

Congratulations ZoBeth Potter at Little Angels Christian Child Care for completing Step Two in the Step Up to Quality program. We presented ZoBeth with a $500 check for her efforts. Thank you for making child care an important part of our community.

06/15/2025

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We are excited to host a ScreenStrong presentation, generously sponsored by Phelps Medical Group!

This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to learn about the effects of screens on our children's brains. Be sure to mark your calendars for July 10th from 7-9pm and join us at the Holdrege Sun Theater and Event Venue for this informative session!

This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome to join us!