December 28, 2023 - Childcare in Nebraska is a hot button topic. This is a big issue in a lot of towns in Nebraska, as a lot of parents and families have limited access to these places. Because of that, it's causing many people and families to not take jobs because they have to take care of their children. This is where the Norfolk Childcare Collaborative steps in to help address the issue. “Without knowing more, it's never going to grow," said Kelsey Schnoor, Director of St.

Jun 26, 2025 - In Northeast Nebraska, the lack of affordable, accessible child care is keeping parents out of the workforce and making it harder for businesses to recruit and retain employees. A new initiative in Norfolk aims to change that. The Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative, a coalition of local employers, educators and community leaders, is launching a business-backed model to expand child care capacity, train new providers and offer employers a concrete solution to

October 16, 2025 — The Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative (NACC) has entered into a lease agreement with First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk to open a new childcare center that will serve up to 71 children. This marks a significant step in addressing the growing demand for accessible, high-quality childcare for families of all income levels in the Norfolk area. The new center will be located at 104 S. 10th Street in space leased from First Presbyterian Church. While the ce

October 16, 2025 — A new daycare center is coming to Norfolk, the result of a five-year agreement between the Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative (NACC) and First Presbyterian Church. The center is set to accommodate over 50 children, addressing a critical childcare shortage in the region. For the past three years, the NACC, a business-led group, has been working to alleviate the childcare shortage in Norfolk and its surrounding communities. According to the NACC, a study la

Oct 16, 2025 - The Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative (NACC) has entered into a lease agreement with First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk to open a new child care center that will serve up to 71 children. This marks a significant step in addressing the growing demand for accessible, high-quality child care for families of all income levels in the Norfolk area, according to a press release issued on behalf of the NACC. Read more