The early childhood system evolves as fast as our children grow. From new legislation and programs to the best practices in health care, keep checking here for the latest news, insights and advice to help navigate your child’s early years.
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Each spring, families across the country come together to say “thank you” during Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, an annual celebration recognizing the essential work of child care providers and early childhood educators.
This national day of action highlights just how essential child care is—not only for young children and their families, but for our entire economy. A Day Without Child Care brings visibility to these challenges and calls for solutions that support children, families and the people who care for them.
Partners throughout the state host a variety of community events and trainings designed to engage families, provide valuable resources, and promote early childhood development. From workshops and educational sessions to fun, interactive activities for kids, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
While improvements have been made, we know that too many families in Nevada still can’t access the programs they need. Understanding how Nevada’s state budget works—and why new, sustainable revenue is needed—helps explain why early childhood advocacy is so important right now.
If you’re a parent of a toddler or preschooler, you know that “sitting still” isn’t exactly in their vocabulary. Children are naturally wired to move, explore and play. But as screens and busy schedules creep in, it can be hard to know if they’re getting the right kind of activity to help them grow up strong.
At First 5 Nevada, we believe supporting moms, dads and caregivers during the early years helps children grow strong, safe and healthy. This month, we honor all moms and caregivers and share tools and support to help families feel less alone.
Developed by the national early childhood organization ZERO TO THREE, the Baby Brain Map is an easy-to-use, interactive guide that visually explains how a child’s brain is built over time. Rather than focusing only on milestones, the Brain Map explores what’s happening inside a baby’s brain.
You may have noticed that when you click on a MyPlate link from an older First 5 Nevada article, it doesn’t look the same as it used to—or it takes you to a page called “Real Food.” That can be confusing, so read this to know what’s going on in plain language.
Work is an important part of life. But for many employees, especially those with young children, balancing work and home life can be challenging. The Employer Support Program from The Children's Cabinet doesn’t expect employees to figure everything out on their own, rather this program helps businesses create workplaces that better support the real lives of their employees.
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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.
