About the MCLC.

The Milford Childhood Learning Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) childcare center formed by local Milford community members to address the childcare gap in Milford, Nebraska. The goal was to close the cited 50% childcare deficit and expand access to high-quality childcare for families in Milford and surrounding communities.

Milford Childhood Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to MCLC are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.

Leadership

Board of Directors

  • Katie Spohn, Bruning Law Group, Voting

  • Dr. Brandon Henley, Memorial Health Care Systems, Voting

  • Tim Springer, Milford Mennonite Church, Voting

  • Dave Welsch, West Blue Farm, Voting

  • Sid Burkey, Burkey Farms, Inc., Voting

  • Mitch Kubicek, Milford Public Schools, Voting

  • Susan Nitzsche, Jones Bank - Retired, Voting

Ex-Officio Members

  • Samantha Ahlers, Center Director, Milford Childhood Learning Center, Non-Voting

  • Kathi Schildt, Executive Director, Advanced Association Management, Non-Voting

Advisory Members

    1. Community Advisory Members

      1. Steve Griffin, Bellwood Mennonite

      2. Jonathan Jank, Seward Co. Chamber & Dev. Partnership

      3. Jacob Jennings, Seward Co. Chamber & Dev. Partnership

    2. Early Childhood Advisory Members

      1. Britney Schweitzer-Watson, York Health Coalition

      2. Lindsay Jarecki, Boone Beginnings

      3. Katie Benner, Merrick County CDC

      4. Katrina Hurley, Communities 4 Kids Initiative

      5. Taeva Hoppe, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

      6. Brandee Lengel, Early Childhood Family Collaborative