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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Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows will be starting a new session of the Strengthening Families Program on August 19th. This free, 9-week program is designed to include the whole family - with child and teen sessions along with the parent session.
National Immunization Awareness Month is a great reminder of the important role vaccines play in keeping children healthy and ready to learn. This article highlights why immunizations matter during the early years, explains Nevada's child care and school vaccine requirements, and shares helpful resources for families. Learn how staying up to date on recommended vaccines helps protect both children and their communities.
Get ready for kindergarten with a fun-filled family event hosted by University of Nevada, Reno Extension. The Kickoff to Kindergarten school readiness fair will feature hands-on activities, information about Nevada Pre-K standards, the CCSD Book Bus, dental screenings, a produce market, and a special appearance by Carl from PBS KIDS’ Carl the Collector. Families with children ages 3–5 are encouraged to attend and prepare for a successful start to school.
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! All of the events and trainings provided on First 5 Nevada are offered at no cost to participants, unless otherwise noted. Visit our Community Events & Trainings page to see a list of upcoming events and trainings near you!
Looking for Pre-K options for your child? A new, easier way to apply is here! The Nevada Ready! Pre-K Common Application lets families complete one simple online form to explore and apply to multiple programs at once—making it easier to find the right fit close to home, work, or school. Many families may now qualify for FREE Pre-K thanks to expanded eligibility.
Great news for Nevada families! Nevada Ready! Pre-K is expanding access, making it easier for more children to access high-quality early learning programs statewide. Learn more about the updated eligibility guidelines to see if your child qualifies.
Choosing child care is one of the biggest decisions families make during their child’s early years. Nevada Silver State Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), supported by The Children’s Cabinet gives families helpful tools to make informed decisions about early learning programs while also supporting child care providers in improving the quality of care they provide. Together, these efforts help create better outcomes for children and families across Nevada.
All families are different, in terms of composition and needs, but one thing that we have in common is that all families could use a little help. With that in mind, the Nevada Department of Education has designed a series of tools to benefit families with different needs.
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.
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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.
