Early Childhood Development & School-Age Programs

CEDARS is now enrolling children from six weeks to 12 years in our childcare and school-age programs. For more information, please call 402-434-5437.

Young children from six weeks to 12 years old thrive in settings we’ve designed to help them become better learners. Families receiving state childcare subsidies (Title XX) are welcome, and other families in need may apply for scholarships to offset the financial burden. All of our programs are accredited by the well-respected National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and/or the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Early Childhood Development Centers (ECDC)

CEDARS' early childhood centers accept children ages six weeks to six years. In the early childhood program, children benefit from a continuity of care model where teacher and children move together from six weeks old to age three. From ages three to five, children remain with consistent teachers in a pre-school environment. The classes are built upon Teaching Strategies GOLD™ (previously called the Creative Curriculum).

• Carol Yoakum ECDC, 4621 N.W. 48th St., Lincoln, NE -- (402) 437-8923
  (co-located at the Carol Yoakum Family Resource Center)

• Northbridge ECDC, 1533 N. 27th St., Lincoln, NE -- (402) 437-8999

Community Learning Centers (CLC)

Community Learning Centers provide elementary school children, Kindergarten through fifth grade, with onsite before- and after-school care and access to after-school club activities. Parents are also encouraged to participate in the School Neighborhood Advisory Council (SNSC).

• Clinton Elementary School, 1520 N. 29th St., Lincoln, NE -- (402) 436-1132

• Hartley Elementary School, 730 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE -- (402) 436-1139

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  ECDC Parent Handbook -- View the ECDC Parent Handbook for detailed information about how CEDARS will care for your child(ren).

  To learn more about any of CEDARS’ services, please call
  (402) 434-KIDS (5437) or email info@cedars-kids.org.