At Foundations, we do things differently. What sets us apart is our commitment to celebrating childhood in its purest form and creating a true sense of community. We are Lincoln’s foremost play-based childcare center, designed to focus on the heart of each child and family, rather than rushing children into the next stage of life. While many facilities replicate traditional classroom settings, we’ve designed our space to feel like home—warm, cozy, and comforting. This environment allows children to feel safe, relaxed, and ready to explore the world at their own pace. Our philosophy is built on the idea that children learn best through play and individualized attention, which is why we embrace proven approaches like Reggio Emilia and Montessori. Our staff have the autonomy to personalize learning experiences and cater to each child’s unique needs, something that larger, standardized programs simply can’t offer. At Foundations, we also take our responsibility to the community seriously. We provide families with resources like a family pantry and breakfast bar, and we intentionally build strong relationships with both caregivers and children. We never raise tuition for families once they enroll, ensuring they can plan long-term for their children’s care without unexpected financial strain. By choosing us, you’re choosing more than just childcare—you’re choosing a program that honors the joy and wonder of childhood while building meaningful connections that last a lifetime.
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Located in Louisville, Neb., the Camp Kitaki of the YMCA of Lincoln offers a variety of activities, such as archery, craft, horseback riding and hiking. The camp also offers canoeing, kayaking and paddle boating for children above the age of 12. It operates junior, adventure, summer, leadership and theme camps for children between the ages of 7 and 17. The Camp Kitaki also operates a camp for children suffering from arthritis and related diseases and are between the ages of 8 and 15. The camp organizes programs for children with learning disabilities and cardiology problems. It additionally provides family programs that include archery, boating, fishing and hiking. The Camp Kitaki offers space to organize family reunion and birthday parties.
