The first five years of life are precious. They are also incredibly important for your child’s development and future.
Nevada has programs and funding to help your child get the strong start you want to give them.
It takes just five minutes to open a world of opportunity for your child’s first five years.
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Do you have a child who turned age 4 by August 1, 2025 OR who will be age 4 by August 1, 2026? Seats are available now for FREE PreK and more will be available in the Fall, with new eligibility rules allowing MORE families to participate. Click below to learn more about opportunities in Northern Nevada. Not in Northern Nevada? Click the button at the top of the page to see a list of programs statewide with available spots now.
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Young children experience big feelings as they learn to communicate, build relationships, and navigate the world around them. While these moments are a natural part of development, some families face ongoing behavioral challenges that can feel overwhelming without support.
In 2025, the Nevada Health Authority announced changes to Nevada Medicaid including new Managed Care plans available statewide. The information below provides some common questions and answers from Nevada Health Authority about the Managed Care plans for Medicaid.
You don’t need expensive gifts or fancy plans to make Valentine’s Day special. With a few basic ingredients and everyday materials, families across Nevada can enjoy sweet moments together that also support early learning and healthy development.
First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0099, awarded to the Nevada Department of Education, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Department of Education, the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
