The NEEC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the availability of early education providers to ensure every Nashville child has access to quality early education.
Our vision is a city where all children have access to the highest-quality childcare from infancy to kindergarten; parents can provide for their families and contribute meaningfully to their communities; and childcare providers are able to sustain high-quality programs.
The Nashville Early Education Coalition (NEEC), founded in 2024, is a group of stakeholders dedicated to addressing Nashville’s childcare crisis who are working to create a centralized, integrated childcare system that ensures all children can access affordable, high-quality care and education.
NEEC is committed to reshaping the landscape of early childhood education, ages birth to five, in Nashville. We are focused on transforming the early childhood education system by aligning resources, enhancing collaboration, and advocating for impactful policy changes. The coalition aims to improve workforce development, expand childcare options, and support early childhood providers to give Nashville’s children the best start in life.
Our Advisory Council has established the following guiding principles to define our focus:
One of the unique things about NEEC is the diverse set of stakeholders we bring together to invest in high-quality early education. These four key stakeholder groups help ensure we accomplish our mission: