Step Up to Quality is where Nebraska parents find quality-rated child care and early childhood education.
See why quality early care and education matters.
The years before age 5 are our most formative. High-quality early childhood education builds a strong foundation for learning, development and growth for the rest of our lives.
Children who receive high quality early education are more likely to be…
Healthy
Well-rounded
Life-long learners
When more kids in Nebraska are getting the best possible early childhood experience, everyone will benefit as they carry those skills into adulthood.
Family Child Care Provider, Norfolk
I enjoy being able to work at my own pace, improve my business, get rewarded financially and be recognized state wide for achieving goals. It really is a program for everyone!
Center Director, Chadron
One of the most obvious and beneficial ways Step Up to Quality supports us is with retention of talented staff. Retention is so important in an early education environment.
Center Director, Omaha
