We believe that every child deserves a nurturing, safe, and inspiring environment to grow, learn, and thrive. We strive to provide exceptional childcare that supports the development of the whole child, ensuring they reach their fullest potential. We are committed to partnering with families and the OPS community to create a foundation for lifelong learning, fostering creativity, curiosity, and confidence in every child we care for. At the heart of our mission is a deep dedication to offering high-quality childcare that respects the individuality of each child while promoting a love for learning and discovery.
The Omaha Public Schools Foundation enriches students' lives by funding learning experiences that inspire hope, open doors and help students to achieve their dreams.
The Foundation also develops proposals for projects and programs for presentation to private, corporate and philanthropic organizations for sponsorship and funding. The Omaha Public Schools Foundation is recognized as a tax exempt organization under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. It is incorporated under Nebraska Law as a nonprofit corporation.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, all residents of the Omaha Public School District.
Omaha Public Schools Foundation is a Section 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and does, and shall not, discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, expression, age, disability, martial status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.
Omaha Public Schools' first shared value, equity, is central to our work to deliver on our promise to our community. Within Omaha Public Schools, equity means making sure every student has the support they need to be successful. The OPS Board of Education's policies (1200, 4003, 5415) reaffirm the district's pledge to provide equal opportunity. We prohibit discrimination, bias-motivated violence, sex-based violence, and retaliation. The Omaha Public Schools Foundation follows these policies.
ECE Pre-K
Purpose:
Providing planned educational programming for children ages 4-5 that will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed for kindergarten readiness.
Mission:
ECE Parent Pay Pre-K provides families with quality curriculum based early childhood programming. All while having a safe, fun, and inclusive space that is developmentally appropriate and prepares each child for kindergarten.
Kids Club
Purpose:
Providing elementary students with safe, fun spaces to start and end their day; providing families with accessible, licensed childcare professionals.
Mission:
Kids Club provides OPS families with quality before and after school childcare, so their children are in a safe, fun, inclusive space to start and end their day.
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Current ECE PreK Sites
5
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Current Kids Club Sites
36
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2024-25 Registered Students
1,800
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Number of Years of Kids Club
40
