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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Parents and caregivers are invited to attend a free Vroom® training to learn early childhood development strategies, share family experiences, and advocate for Nevada’s youngest children. Participants receive incentives and future leadership opportunities.
This guide helps parents find quality child care for children with special health care needs by assessing care requirements, evaluating providers, collaborating with health professionals, and using community resources to ensure safe, inclusive, and supportive care.
Beginning in 2027, some Nevada Medicaid members may need to meet work, school, or volunteer requirements to maintain coverage. Families are encouraged to review exemptions, update contact information, and prepare early.
Sharing family stories helps children build confidence, strengthen family connections, develop language skills, and better understand their identity. Regular storytelling fosters emotional resilience, literacy, and a sense of belonging across generations.
One Nevada family shares how persistence, community support, and early intervention helped their child access needed services, highlighting the importance of coordinated systems and proactive advocacy for children with developmental needs.
Celebrate National Cookie Month by baking healthy treats with young children. Family cooking activities support early math, language, and motor skills while encouraging healthy eating habits and creating lasting memories.
Eligible Nevada families may receive free ENERGY STAR® appliances and energy-saving products through NV Energy’s Qualified Appliance Replacement Program, helping reduce utility costs, improve home efficiency, and ease household expenses.
Planned children’s hospitals in Las Vegas and Reno could expand access to specialized pediatric care, reduce out-of-state travel, attract specialists, and improve health outcomes for Nevada children and families.
Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions families make during the early years. In Nevada, Child Care Licensing helps protect children by monitoring licensed child care facilities. Learn how to access reports and information so you can make an informed decision when choosing a licensed child care program.
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First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is partially supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families Child Care and Development Fund through a subaward agreement with the Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Care and Development Program (Grant #G00996005). First 5 Nevada was initially developed with funding from 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 the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
