Nashville's Catalyst and Champion for Affordable & High-quality Early Learning
The Nashville Early Education Coalition (NEEC) collaborates with families, childcare providers, employers, and policymakers to ensure that every family has access to affordable, high-quality early education, so parents can work, children can thrive, and our city grows stronger.
The Nashville Need
When childcare is out of reach, parents leave the workforce, our city loses talent, and children miss critical years of growth.
of Nashville families with young children struggle to find and afford childcare.
In number of licensed childcare providers in the last six years - a time of rapid population growth.
in Nashville report employment disruptions related to a lack of access to affordable care.
Expanding Childcare Access
We make high-quality early childhood education more accessible and affordable for every family in Nashville — so parents can provide for their families and contribute meaningfully to their community.
Elevating Early Educators
We strengthen the early childhood ecosystem by helping childcare centers thrive — ensuring educators have a sustainable, rewarding career and young children receive the learning and care they deserve.
Driving Economic Growth
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.