Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partn
About Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partn
In Holdrege, early childhood care is not treated like a side issue. Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partnership supports child care providers, helps families find childcare options, and works with local businesses on family-friendly policies so the whole system has a little more room to breathe. It also runs incentive programs for local providers and invests in the kind of support that helps quality child care last.
What sets HAECP apart is the way it looks at childcare as an ecosystem, not a single problem to solve. Its work stays close to the people who feel the pressure most, local providers, families, and businesses, and builds support through partnerships that are specific to Holdrege.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Infant Incentive Program
A program for licensed local childcare providers who are at least Step Up to Quality Level 1 and are willing to achieve Level 2 within 12 months.
Extended Hours Incentive Program
A program for local childcare providers.
Step Up to Quality Incentive
An incentive that supports businesses in hiring and staffing effectively while helping children access quality childcare centers and enough available childcare options.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
The Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partnership works to strengthen early childhood care in the Holdrege area through partnerships that support child care providers, families, and local businesses.
Who they serve
Local childcare providers, families, and local businesses in the Holdrege area and Phelps County.
Their impact
- Supported programs at three childcare centers in Holdrege.
- Keys for Kids brought in over $17,000.
- Returned $16,500 to three local childcare providers in grants.
How your donation helps
- Grants to local childcare providers
- Renovation funding for child care centers
- Incentive programs for childcare providers
- Support for childcare sustainability and quality childcare
Need help?
How someone in need can access Holdrege Area Early Childhood Partn’s services.
Local childcare providers interested in the incentive programs must be licensed, be at least Level 1 in Step Up to Quality, and be willing to achieve Level 2 status within 12 months. Families and businesses can contact the partnership by email or phone for inquiries and partnerships.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Our mission is to ensure that families in Holdrege, NE, have access to safe, quality care for their children.
We are so grateful for the overwhelming support from our community.
The success of Keys for Kids allows us to directly invest in our local childcare providers, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.
Events
Keys for Kids 2026
annualAn annual fundraiser featuring Fun Pianos! dueling pianos, a catered meal, a silent auction, and ticket sales to support early childhood care in Holdrege.
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can participate in the Infant Incentive Program?
Licensed childcare facilities that are at least Level 1 in Step Up to Quality and are willing to reach Level 2 within 12 months can participate.
What kinds of support does HAECP provide?
It works with local childcare centers to improve the quality of care, gives families resources to find childcare options, and partners with businesses on family-friendly policies.
How do local providers learn more about the programs?
They can reach out to the partnership by email or phone and ask about the incentive programs for childcare providers.
What is the focus of the partnership's programs?
The programs are designed to support childcare sustainability while helping maintain quality childcare in the Holdrege area.
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