Welcome to Bruning Early Education Nonprofit, Inc. (BEEN), a community-driven organization dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care through Kinder Academy. Serving Bruning, Nebraska, we partner with local employers, foundations, and the school district to equip children, ages six weeks to kindergarten, with vital social and academic skills in a nurturing environment.

Bruning Early Education Nonprofit, Inc. (BEEN) dba Kinder Academy fills a critical need for high-quality childcare in Northern Thayer County. With no other licensed centers in the Bruning-Davenport Unified School District and very limited in-home options, Kinder Academy is often the only accessible choice for local families.

The center is consistently at capacity with a growing waitlist, underscoring the urgent demand. As more young families move back to the area, the need for reliable, affordable childcare continues to rise. Without Kinder Academy, families may be forced to leave the community or turn down employment opportunities, and local businesses lose a key recruiting and retention tool.

Access to early childhood education benefits the entire community. Research shows up to a 425% return on investment for every dollar spent on childcare, through stronger workforces, increased family stability, and improved school readiness.

Kinder Academy prepares children for lifelong success. Bruning-Davenport teachers consistently report that Kinder Academy graduates show stronger social skills and academic readiness when entering kindergarten.

Now is the time for our community to invest in expanding and improving this essential resource for the families who live and work here.