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.
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The Nevada Department of Education (NDE), Office of Early Learning and Development (OELD), is pleased to launch the sixth year (school year 2025-2026) of our Early Childhood Educator of the Year Award. Early childhood teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world- providing quality education to our state’s youngest learners and partnering with their families. Click below to learn more and nominate an Early Childhood Educator today!
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One of the best things about living in Nevada is discovering how much our local libraries do for families. Whether you’re in a busy city like Las Vegas or Reno, or a quiet town tucked between mountain ranges, there’s a library nearby that’s more than just books. It’s a place that feels like home.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to remember that we can each play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our community. To help promote this reminder, Prevent Child Abuse America and local chapters nationwide, including Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, use the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign.
Spring weather, bright colors and playful traditions make Easter a great chance to create happy memories with your little ones. For families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, Easter can also be a fun time to practice healthy habits - without giving up the fun. Read here for easy ways to celebrate Easter while supporting your child’s growth, learning and well-being.
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.
