We educate our community on why early childhood education matters, mobilizing partners to remove barriers and champion policy changes that benefit families, providers, and Nashville’s workforce.
To achieve our mission, we are a coalition comprised of four key stakeholder groups:
Childhood education is central to a healthy, thriving, and equitable society.
Our mission, what we come in every day in order to accomplish: To provide a nurturing and safe childcare program. Our qualified staff offers a solid and remarkable academic environment that teaches to each child’s individual needs.
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) is a champion for early childhood education because it recognizes that access to high-quality, affordable care is essential for children, families, and the region’s long-term vitality. From direct financial support to advocacy and strategic convening, CFMT’s work in early childhood education reflects its commitment to strengthening communities by supporting children from the very beginning.
Elevate has been lucky enough to support early childcare work in Nashville for the past several years. As a woman-owned business, we understand the importance of a strong childcare system, and we're grateful for NEEC's work and the work of other partners in this space!
As one of the oldest childcare centers in Tennessee, we recognize the challenges for both families needing care and providers who are struggling to meet the overwhelming demands. We’re committed to being a part of the solution.
Our youngest children deserve the same resources and support as kindergarten through high school has available. Their exposure to high quality experiences taught by valued, appropriately compensated, teachers could change the trajectory of our community.
Amplifying Voiceless Perspectives: Young children can't advocate for themselves, and many families lack the resources or knowledge to navigate educational systems. As an advocate, you become their voice, ensuring their needs are heard in policy discussions and funding decisions.
Most brain development begins in the first years of a child’s life. We have the opportunity and honor to impact the trajectory of these little lives by providing world class and evidenced based care. Children are full of wonder and brilliance and walking the early years journey beside families is critically important.
Nashville Children’s Theatre is a champion for early childhood education because we believe the arts play a crucial role in a child’s development. By engaging young children in storytelling and imaginative play, we help them develop essential communication and social skills that will serve them for a lifetime. We are passionate about creating spaces where every child feels seen, heard, and inspired to explore the world around them.
The early years matter. If we set children up for success from the start, we see gains in workforce, employment and community health.
Raphah Institute helps people in marginalized and isolated communities access the social support, economic, educational, housing, and healthcare resources they need to heal and thrive.
Early childhood is the foundation upon which futures are built, and we have one chance to get it right. We believe that children’s voices deserve to be heard, their rights realized, and their issues given top priority. In an increasingly fractured political environment, we work in a bipartisan manner to ensure our elected officials come together in support of our nation’s children.
To champion our community in raising children in safe and accessible environments and help our city thrive.
Our clinic is a champion for early childhood education because we believe that access to high-quality early learning opportunities lays the foundation for healthy cognitive and psychosocial development. We are committed to helping our families connect with strong educational programs not only to support their child's learning, but also to help strengthen the supportive and caring communities our families belong to.
The team at CHALK knows that high-quality early learning experiences are critically important for children’s cognitive development and future achievement, and that early learning experiences have an outsized impact for the rest of a child’s life!
For nearly 70 years, our organization has focused on supporting school-aged youth from South Nashville's economically disadvantaged communities. Many of them did not receive the early childhood education that would set them up for academic success in school. Through this partnership, our city's most vulnerable students will be able to reach their potential: they are not starting ahead instead of behind.
Childhood education is central to a healthy, thriving, and equitable society.
Our mission, what we come in every day in order to accomplish: To provide a nurturing and safe childcare program. Our qualified staff offers a solid and remarkable academic environment that teaches to each child’s individual needs.
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) is a champion for early childhood education because it recognizes that access to high-quality, affordable care is essential for children, families, and the region’s long-term vitality. From direct financial support to advocacy and strategic convening, CFMT’s work in early childhood education reflects its commitment to strengthening communities by supporting children from the very beginning.
Elevate has been lucky enough to support early childcare work in Nashville for the past several years. As a woman-owned business, we understand the importance of a strong childcare system, and we're grateful for NEEC's work and the work of other partners in this space!
As one of the oldest childcare centers in Tennessee, we recognize the challenges for both families needing care and providers who are struggling to meet the overwhelming demands. We’re committed to being a part of the solution.
Our youngest children deserve the same resources and support as kindergarten through high school has available. Their exposure to high quality experiences taught by valued, appropriately compensated, teachers could change the trajectory of our community.
Amplifying Voiceless Perspectives: Young children can't advocate for themselves, and many families lack the resources or knowledge to navigate educational systems. As an advocate, you become their voice, ensuring their needs are heard in policy discussions and funding decisions.
Most brain development begins in the first years of a child’s life. We have the opportunity and honor to impact the trajectory of these little lives by providing world class and evidenced based care. Children are full of wonder and brilliance and walking the early years journey beside families is critically important.
Nashville Children’s Theatre is a champion for early childhood education because we believe the arts play a crucial role in a child’s development. By engaging young children in storytelling and imaginative play, we help them develop essential communication and social skills that will serve them for a lifetime. We are passionate about creating spaces where every child feels seen, heard, and inspired to explore the world around them.
The early years matter. If we set children up for success from the start, we see gains in workforce, employment and community health.
Raphah Institute helps people in marginalized and isolated communities access the social support, economic, educational, housing, and healthcare resources they need to heal and thrive.
Early childhood is the foundation upon which futures are built, and we have one chance to get it right. We believe that children’s voices deserve to be heard, their rights realized, and their issues given top priority. In an increasingly fractured political environment, we work in a bipartisan manner to ensure our elected officials come together in support of our nation’s children.
To champion our community in raising children in safe and accessible environments and help our city thrive.
Our clinic is a champion for early childhood education because we believe that access to high-quality early learning opportunities lays the foundation for healthy cognitive and psychosocial development. We are committed to helping our families connect with strong educational programs not only to support their child's learning, but also to help strengthen the supportive and caring communities our families belong to.
The team at CHALK knows that high-quality early learning experiences are critically important for children’s cognitive development and future achievement, and that early learning experiences have an outsized impact for the rest of a child’s life!
For nearly 70 years, our organization has focused on supporting school-aged youth from South Nashville's economically disadvantaged communities. Many of them did not receive the early childhood education that would set them up for academic success in school. Through this partnership, our city's most vulnerable students will be able to reach their potential: they are not starting ahead instead of behind.
Is your organization investing in the future of Nashville’s children? Whether through funding, programming, or advocacy, we’d love to highlight your efforts and invite you to stand with other leaders as a Coalition Champion.
Childhood education is central to a healthy, thriving, and equitable society.
Our mission, what we come in every day in order to accomplish: To provide a nurturing and safe childcare program. Our qualified staff offers a solid and remarkable academic environment that teaches to each child’s individual needs.
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) is a champion for early childhood education because it recognizes that access to high-quality, affordable care is essential for children, families, and the region’s long-term vitality. From direct financial support to advocacy and strategic convening, CFMT’s work in early childhood education reflects its commitment to strengthening communities by supporting children from the very beginning.
Elevate has been lucky enough to support early childcare work in Nashville for the past several years. As a woman-owned business, we understand the importance of a strong childcare system, and we're grateful for NEEC's work and the work of other partners in this space!
As one of the oldest childcare centers in Tennessee, we recognize the challenges for both families needing care and providers who are struggling to meet the overwhelming demands. We’re committed to being a part of the solution.
Our youngest children deserve the same resources and support as kindergarten through high school has available. Their exposure to high quality experiences taught by valued, appropriately compensated, teachers could change the trajectory of our community.
Amplifying Voiceless Perspectives: Young children can't advocate for themselves, and many families lack the resources or knowledge to navigate educational systems. As an advocate, you become their voice, ensuring their needs are heard in policy discussions and funding decisions.
Most brain development begins in the first years of a child’s life. We have the opportunity and honor to impact the trajectory of these little lives by providing world class and evidenced based care. Children are full of wonder and brilliance and walking the early years journey beside families is critically important.
Nashville Children’s Theatre is a champion for early childhood education because we believe the arts play a crucial role in a child’s development. By engaging young children in storytelling and imaginative play, we help them develop essential communication and social skills that will serve them for a lifetime. We are passionate about creating spaces where every child feels seen, heard, and inspired to explore the world around them.
The early years matter. If we set children up for success from the start, we see gains in workforce, employment and community health.
Raphah Institute helps people in marginalized and isolated communities access the social support, economic, educational, housing, and healthcare resources they need to heal and thrive.
Early childhood is the foundation upon which futures are built, and we have one chance to get it right. We believe that children’s voices deserve to be heard, their rights realized, and their issues given top priority. In an increasingly fractured political environment, we work in a bipartisan manner to ensure our elected officials come together in support of our nation’s children.
To champion our community in raising children in safe and accessible environments and help our city thrive.
Our clinic is a champion for early childhood education because we believe that access to high-quality early learning opportunities lays the foundation for healthy cognitive and psychosocial development. We are committed to helping our families connect with strong educational programs not only to support their child's learning, but also to help strengthen the supportive and caring communities our families belong to.
The team at CHALK knows that high-quality early learning experiences are critically important for children’s cognitive development and future achievement, and that early learning experiences have an outsized impact for the rest of a child’s life!
For nearly 70 years, our organization has focused on supporting school-aged youth from South Nashville's economically disadvantaged communities. Many of them did not receive the early childhood education that would set them up for academic success in school. Through this partnership, our city's most vulnerable students will be able to reach their potential: they are not starting ahead instead of behind.
