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.
Being a parent can be hard. Home visiting programs offer support to families, in their own homes, to provide guidance, resources, and personalized assistance. Learn more about how home visiting programs work and how to find a program in Nevada.
It is no secret to any working parent or caregiver that a livable wage and comprehensive benefits are necessary to support a healthy family. There are many limitations that prevent a significant number of qualified, hard working parents from joining (or rejoining) the workforce.
The Child Care Excellence Academy is a 6-month paid training program focused on child development and safety training, classroom experience and employment matching to a child care center. Learn more about the program and how you can participate!
The National Institute for Early Childhood Research’s 2023 State of Preschool Report ranks Nevada 40th in the nation for preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds. This article will provide an overview of the report and what can be done to increase access.
This policy helps families and early childhood programs create environments that support kids' social and emotional growth while minimizing suspensions and expulsions. This article provides a summary of the state policy for parents and families.
Moms and dads are every baby’s first teachers. Reading to your child every day not only sets them up for long-term success, but also creates a strong, lasting bond.
Finding appropriate child care for a child with special health care needs can be a challenging and overwhelming task. This article offers a guide to help parents navigate this complex process.
Voters not only understand the connection between child care and a strong economy, but they also want to elect candidates that will have a plan to help working parents afford high-quality care.
Parents all want what's best for their children and to ensure they have a strong foundation for future success. If you're a parent in Nevada, one program you should consider is Nevada Ready! PreK.
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This campaign is supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Child Care and Development Fund through the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program (Federal Grant #2021, G990232) and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5) (Federal Grant #90TP099) administered by the Nevada Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Development, subawarded to The Children’s Cabinet. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Departments, Division, Office nor ACF.
