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.
Nevada's Early Childhood System includes all the programs and services that young kids and their families need to be healthy and grow to their fullest potential. This system consists of an entire network of resources to help provide our kids with everything they need for a strong start in life.
Nevada’s Early Childhood System
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Over 80% of seats in the Nevada State Legislature are up for grabs this election season, and the decisions made by the candidates we elect will directly shape policies that impact the health and well-being of children, families, and communities across our state.
Meet Antoinette, mother of a 4 year old recently diagnosed with Autism. She believes parents can represent and advocate for their family's needs and share their perspectives, which then can help contribute to programs and other services offered in the community.
Child care subsidy policy changes regarding income eligibility levels and the Monthly Family Copayment will be effective on October 1, 2024.
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.
