Support NEEC's Work

Looking for a way to help make affordable early childhood education
accessible to all Nashvillians? We’ve identified some action items for you to
take below, depending on your role.

ECE
Business Leader
Policymaker
Parent
Funder

I Work in ECE

Reach out to your elected officials to ask them to take a tour and learn more about your center and families.

I’m a Business Leader

Consider reading the resources below for ideas on how to make your business more family friendly.

I’m a Policymaker

Consider building a bipartisan coalition to help advance helpful legislation.

  • Emphasize workforce participation, productivity, and taxpayer efficiency.
  • Prioritize funding for teacher compensation and supply-building, not just slots.
  • Consider innovative, local revenue sources for ECE.
  • Shift public narrative: early learning is infrastructure, not a social luxury.

I’m a Parent

Reach out to your elected officials to let them know you support quality early childhood education.

Example Script:
‍“Hi, I’m [Name], a parent in your district. I support high-quality early childhood education because it lets parents work, helps children thrive, and strengthens our local economy. Right now, too many classrooms sit closed because centers can’t keep qualified teachers. Please champion solutions that keep seats open—like sustained public funding for community-based centers serving low-income families, workforce supports that help retain educators, and removing local barriers that slow center openings or expansions. Thank you for supporting Nashville’s families and future workforce.”

I’m a Funder

Want to learn more about how to support our coalition’s work? Email us at hello@nasheec.org