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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It’s well-known that good nutrition is foundational for lifelong health, but did you know dairy can play a central role every step of the way? Dairy is packed with nutrients your body needs. But which milk is appropriate when? Read below for dairy recommendations at five important life stages.
On June 9, 2026, families from across the country will gather—both in Washington, D.C., and virtually—for Strolling Thunder™, a national advocacy event led by ZERO TO THREE’s Think Babies™ campaign. Learn why advocacy matters in advancing policies that support babies and toddlers during the most critical years of development and meet the family representing Nevada this year.
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.
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!
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.
Stable housing is a critical foundation for a child’s healthy development. Recognizing this, First 5 Nevada has added housing programs and resources designed to support families at every stage - whether they are seeking emergency assistance, long-term housing solutions or general guidance.
Social-emotional development is essential for helping children grow into healthy, confident, and capable adults. A key part of this is self-management, or the ability to manage one's emotions. This skill is one of the focus areas in UNR Extension’s Everyday SEL and You family engagement program. Discover why building this skill is essential for supporting your child’s development and overall well-being.
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.
Becoming a parent changes everything. Doulas are an important source of support during pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenting making parents feel informed and capable during this important stage of life.This article is an overview of what doulas do and how they can support families from pregnancy through the first five years.
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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.
