We partner with quality preschool centers in our community to allow them to continue to provide top-level care for local families.
United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) has selected 48 early education centers with 54 classrooms to receive over $7 million in scholarships to help local families enroll their children in preschool for free or at a reduced cost.
Since 2015, the Nevada Department of Education and United Way of Southern Nevada have helped over 7,500 students get the education they deserve through the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program. Click here to see if your family qualifies.
Children must be 3 or 4 years old prior to August 1, 2024 to qualify for the scholarship.
Our Partners
- Acelero Learning Henderson
- Acelero Learning Herb Kaufmann
- Acelero MLK Development Center
- Acelero Mirabelli Learning Center
- Acelero Reach Out Center
- Acelero Reynaldo Martinez
- Acelero Spring Valley
- Bizzyy Bee Daycare
- Brilliant International – Charleston
- Brilliant International – Rochelle
- Bring’em Young Academy
- Children’s Learn and Play Childcare Center – St. Louis
- Children’s Learn and Play Childcare Center – Walnut
- Christ Kids Child Center
- CSN Early Childhood Education Lab
- Grateful Hearts
- Henderson Christian Academy
- Horizon Ridge Academy
- Kid City USA – Bonanza
- Kids City USA – Eastern
- Kid City USA – Page
- Kids First Neighborhood Childcare
- Learning Jungle
- Little Hearts Learning Academy
- Little Steps Early Learning Academy
- Nevada State University
- New Horizons Preschool
- Oxford Early Learning Center
- Source Academy – Cimarron
- Source Academy – Downtown
- Source Academy – Eastside
- Source Academy – North
- Stone Bridge Learning Academy
- Strong Start Alta
- Strong Start Lorenzi
- Strong Start Wardelle
- Sunrise Children’s Foundation – East
- Sunrise Children’s Foundation – Northwest
- Sunrise Children
- Sunrise Children’s Foundation – West
- The Hills Preschool 1
- The Hills Preschool 2
- The Learning Experience
- The Magic of Learning
- YMCA – Durango
- YMCA – Heinrich
- YMCA Sky View
View our partners contact information here.
Neighborhood Network
The Neighborhood Network program extends the benefits of formal preschool to children whose families rely on affordable childcare from family, friends, and neighbors (FFNs), who serve 73% of Pre-K children in Clark County. This program focuses on providing early learning experiences that help close educational gaps, ensuring children enter school ready to succeed. Through engaging activities, resources, and field trips, Neighborhood Network strengthens the foundation for lifelong learning in Southern Nevada’s youngest students. To learn more about the program, please email JulieH@uwsn.org and KathyC@uwsn.org.
Early Education Resources
Early education is important to prepare children for educational success and help parents and caregivers create stability at home. Find resources to access early education and help children learn below.
Nevada Department of Education Child Care Ranking
The Nevada Department of Education has developed a system to help you find high-quality care for your child. Centers are assigned a ranking from one to five stars based on these criteria.
Find a center near you and see their ranking.
Find Early Education for Your Child
United Way of Southern Nevada partners with early education centers in our community to provide high quality early education at low or no cost to parents. Access care for your child by completing the form below.
Bridget’s Story
Bridget was a foster child who needed help with her communication skills. Through UWSN’s early education program at the YMCA, Bridget’s education did not stop during the pandemic and she received important social, emotional, and communication education during her most pivotal year of learning. Through United Way’s support, Bridget now knows how to make good decisions, behave in a positive way and is prepared for kindergarten.
Hear from a Nevada Ready! Pre-K Program Graduate!
