Becoming a Childcare Provider
Start by reviewing Nebraska DHHS Childcare Licensing portal and understanding the licensing requirements, regulations, and the steps needed to become a provider.
Once you are familiar with the process, explore the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative New Provider Toolkit and resources for guided support, training, and step-by-step assistance to help you move from planning to licensure with confidence.
Additional local resources, tools, and program support are also available through our Panhandle Childcare Hub Google Drive. Continue to check back here for updated information.
For questions or local support, contact:
Toshia Jones
Panhandle Childcare Navigator
Email: tjones@nechamber.com
Phone: 816-387-6908
Existing Childcare Provider (More info coming soon...)
Business Resources
SourceLink Nebraska connects business owners with free, tailored support. After completing your Personal Action Plan, a Network Navigator follows up with customized guidance and connects you with resource partners.
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Jennifer Baumann * Owner, The Playschool Chadron, NebraskaI became a child care provider so I could be with my own children, and somewhere in that season I fell in love with child development. The way children think, experiment, and have those aha moments is fascinating to me. That curiosity is what keeps me learning and shapes how I show up for children and families every day.
