Educare Lincoln is a research-based program that serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Educare is based on the developmental approach to early childhood education that places emphasis on learning skills that are geared to each child's stage of readiness or development. Educare is a place for children to learn and grow, and also a place for parents and families to reach their full potential. Please read the questions carefully and complete all required fields. Your responses will be kept confidential and will only be shared with and reviewed by authorized Educare staff. Please contact our main office at (402) 458-3171 if you experience any issues when completing this pre-application form. Please note: Submitting this application does not guarantee you a spot. Applications are accepted based on the availability of the center and specific eligibility requirements.
Parent/Guardian
Please read the questions carefully and provide information about the primary adult in the household. Information about any additional adult household members - who contribute to the household, will be collected at time of intake.
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Birthday (Required)
Gender (Required)
Female
Male
Non-binary
Other
Email Address (Required)
Confirm Email Address
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Mobile Phone
Opt In for Text Messages
Yes
No
Home Phone
Work Phone
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English Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
African Language
American Sign Language
Arabic
Asian
Bengali
Burmese
Cambodian
Central American
Chinese
Dari
Dinka
English
Farsi
French
Hmong
Igbo
Karen
Kashmari
Khurdish
Lao
Middle Eastern
Napali
Other
Pacific Island
Pashto
Poliah
Porteguese
Punjabi
Russian
Spanish
Ukranian
Urdu
Vietnamese
Western European
Yoruba
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Highest Grade Completed (Required)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
College Degree/Training Cert.
College or Advance Training
General Education Diploma
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 9 or less
High School Graduate
Master's Degree
Employment Status (Required)
Full-time & Training
Full-time (35 hours/week or more)
Part-time & Training
Part-time (Under 35 hours/week)
Retired or Disabled
Seasonally Employed
Training or School
Unemployed
Child's Relationship (Required)
Biological/Adopted/Step
Foster
Grandchild
Other
Other Relative
Custody (Required)
Yes
No
Teen Parent
Yes
No
Address
Please list the address where you are currently residing. If you or your child(ren) are currently residing at a shared living space (People's City Mission, Friendship Home, Hotel/Motel, etc.,) or are sharing the housing of others, due to loss of housing or economic hardship, please answer "yes" to the question regarding homelessness and list the address of the appropriate facility or place where you receive your mail.
Is your family experiencing homelessness?
Yes
No
Living Address (Required)
Address Line 2
City (Required)
State (Required)
ZIP (Required)
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Mailing Address same as Living Address
Mailing Address
Address Line 2
City
State
ZIP
Family Information
Please read the questions carefully and complete all required fields.
Number of Parents/Guardians (Required)
One Parent Family
Two Parent Family
Relationship to Participant(s)
Foster parent(s) not including relatives
Grandparent(s)
Other
Parent(s) (e.g. biological, adoptive, stepparents)
Relative(s) other than grandparents
Primary Language at Home (Required)
African Language
American Sign Language
Arabic
Asian
Bengali
Burmese
Cambodian
Central American
Chinese
Dari
Dinka
English
Farsi
French
Hmong
Igbo
Karen
Kashmari
Khurdish
Lao
Middle Eastern
Napali
Other
Pacific Island
Pashto
Poliah
Porteguese
Punjabi
Russian
Spanish
Ukranian
Urdu
Vietnamese
Western European
Yoruba
Is another language being acquired or learned at home?
Yes
No
Gross Annual Income
Is your family receiving cash benefits or other services under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program? (Required)
Yes
No
Is your family receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? (Required)
Yes
No
Is your family receiving services from WIC?
Yes
No
Is your family receiving services under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly referred to as Food Stamps? (Required)
Yes
No
Emergency Contacts
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Child (Applicant)
Educare serves children ages 6 weeks - 5 years. Please tell us about your child. Please note: If you have more than one child who you are requesting care for, you will need to list each child separately. Please use the "add another applicant" button for each additional child.
First Name (Required)
Middle Name
Last Name (Required)
Suffix
Nickname
Birthday (Required)
Gender (Required)
Female
Male
Non-binary
Other
English Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Other Language
African Language
American Sign Language
Arabic
Asian
Bengali
Burmese
Cambodian
Central American
Chinese
Dari
Dinka
English
Farsi
French
Hmong
Igbo
Karen
Kashmari
Khurdish
Lao
Middle Eastern
Napali
Other
Pacific Island
Pashto
Poliah
Porteguese
Punjabi
Russian
Spanish
Ukranian
Urdu
Vietnamese
Western European
Yoruba
Other Language Proficiency
Little
Moderate
None
Proficient
Primary Health Coverage (Required)
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Combined Medicaid/CHIP
Medicaid
No Insurance
Other
Private Health Insurance
State-Only Funded Insurance
Doctor/Medical Home
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Asc
Antelope Creek Physicians
Autumn Ridge Family Med Center
Beatrice Women's & Children's
Bluestem Health Kreshel Clinic
Bluestem Health Medical & Dental
Bluestem Health Piedmont Clinic
Boys Town Pediatric
Bryan East Medical Center
Bryan Health Connect
Bryan Physician Network
Capital Medical Clinic
CHI Health Clinic Family Med
Children First Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Omaha
Childrens Pediatric Spec Clinic
Coddington Medical Family Pract
Complete Children's Health
Doctors of Children
Express Care Family Medicine
Eye Surgical Associates
Fallbrook Family Medical
Family Health & Wellness Center
Family Medicine of Lincoln
Frontier Pediatric Care
Hart and Arndt Family Health
Health 360
Heartland Urgent Care
Kreshel East Clinic
Lincoln Family Medical Group
Lincoln Family Medicine Center
Lincoln Family Wellness
Lincoln Lancaster Health Dept
Lincoln Pediatric Group
Lutheran Family Services
Med Express Urgent Care
NE Urban Indian Health Coalition
NE Urgent Care Center Lincoln
Nebraska Lions Foundation
NorthPointe Family Medicine
Pediatrics PC
Pine Lake Health
Southeast Lincoln Family Med
United Way
Dentist/Dental Home
Admire Dental
Antelope Creek Family Dentistry
Blome Family Dentistry
Bluestem Health Medical & Dental
Bright Smile Dental
Children's Dentistry of Lincoln
College View Dental
Fallbrook Family Dentistry
Lewis Family Dental
Lincoln District Dental Society
Lincoln Pediatric Dentist
North Creek Family Dentistry
Pine Ridge Dental
Sheridan Square Dental
Sullivan Family Dentistry
University Plaza Dental
Wilderness Station Pediatric Den
Does your child have a disability or do you have any concerns about your child's development? (Required)
Yes
No
Is there anything else you want to tell us about your child?
Location Preferences
Which program are you applying for? (Required)
School Year 2025-2026
This is for the upcoming school year, beginning August 12, 2025
Location Preference
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Additional Applicant
Do you want to apply now for another child in your family?
Add Another Applicant
Thank you for your interest in Educare Lincoln! By clicking the button below, you certify that the information you have provided is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. We will contact you soon to set up an intake appointment. Non-Discrimination Statement: Educare Lincoln does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, political beliefs or status with regard to public assistance, in determining which children are served.
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