United Ways In Nevada Provide Free Early Education To Hundreds Of Families Across The State

Ensuring Nevada preschoolers have access to a quality education through $5,828,130 in scholarships

LAS VEGAS – United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) have selected 32 early education centers to receive $5,828,130 in scholarships to help families in Nevada enroll their children in preschool for free. Since 2018, the Nevada Department of Education and United Way of Southern Nevada have helped over 2,000 students get the education they deserve through the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program.

“The first few years of a child’s life are invaluable, and we believe that every child in our community deserves access to high-quality early education,” said Julian High, President and CEO of UWSN. “We have seen the positive impact that this program has made on the lives of thousands of working families and teachers who are equipped with the necessary resources to support their students. We are humbled by the trust the State of Nevada’s Department of Education places in our organization because of this program.”

“Pre-K is a foundational time to prepare children for school and sets the tone for lifelong learning,” said Blake Pang, President and CEO of UWNNS. “We are grateful to be able to make Pre-K accessible to local families through this grant.”

Scholarships have been issued through participating centers to families in need with four year old children. All centers participate in the Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) created by the Nevada Department of Education.

Families in southern Nevada can learn more by visiting uwsn.org/EarlyEducation and families in northern Nevada can visit uwnns.org/PreK. The following early education centers have been selected to receive funding for preschool and Pre-K enrollment in Nevada:

CLARK COUNTY:

Acelero Henderson Learning Center
180 N. Westminster Way
Henderson, NV 89015
702-566-1048

Acelero Strong Start @ Lorenzi
700 Twin Lakes
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-538-8700

Acelero MLK Development Center
1555 W. Carey Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
702-642-0451

Acelero Reach Out Center
1522 Pinto Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-382-7337

Acelero Strong Start – Wardelle
2950 E. Bonanza Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-438-0044

Angels Christian Academy
2720 Crystal Water Way
Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-270-2141

Bring’em Young Academy
3980 W. Ann Road #110
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
702-395-0883

Children’s Learn and Play
1934 S. Walnut Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702-722-1111

Christ Kids Child Center
111 N. Torrey Pines Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-878-1176

CSN / ECE Lab
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-892-2350

Discovery Gardens Child Care
555 Page St.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
725-400-8813

Henderson Christian Academy
2750 Robindale Rd.
Henderson, NV 89074
702-270-2595

Kids First Neighborhood Childcare
5245 E. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89110
702-531-1977

Little Steps Early Learning Academy
4220 W. Craig Rd. #110
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
702-827-0432

New Horizons Preschool
6701 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-876-1181

Sunrise Children’s Foundation – West
614 Jefferson Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-631-7130 x222

University United Methodist CDC
4412 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-733-7157

YMCA – Durango Hills
3521 N. Durango Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89129
702-240-9622

YMCA – Heinrich
4141 Meadows Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-877-9622

WASHOE COUNTY:

A Plus Learning
4701 Neil Rd
Reno, NV 89502
775-825-2522

Biggest Little Learning Center
7510 Longley Ln, Suite 103
Reno, NV 89511
775-851-7878

High Desert Montessori School
101 Fantastic Drive
Reno, NV 89511
775-624-2800

Little Bear Preschool
502 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
775-358-4128

Next Generation Kids
1580 Hawthorne Rd
Reno, NV 89502
Main: 775-825-2881

LYON COUNTY:

A Step Ahead Preschool
945 Clover
Fernley, NV 89408
775-575-1122

From Cradles to Crayons
801 Overland Loop #108
Dayton, NV 89403
775-241-2449

Zoo N Around
380 Crimson Road
Fernley, NV 89408
775-575-9666

CARSON CITY:

Curiosity Corner
1987 Old Hot Springs Rd
Carson City, NV 89706
775-835-3756

DOUGLAS COUNTY:

Sunshine & Rainbows
1288 Dresslerville Road
Gardnerville, NV 89460
775-265-2185

Trinity Lutheran Preschool
1174 Mill Street
Gardnerville, NV 89410
775-782-5437

Under the Magic Pine Tree
927 Mitch Drive
Gardnerville, NV 89460
775-265-2023

ELKO COUNTY:

Wells Family Resource Center
1378 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
775-275-0319

About United Way of Southern Nevada: Beginning in 2022 and into 2023, United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) celebrates its 65th anniversary and are proud of the incredible impact the organization has made in the community over the past six and a half decades. United Way of Southern Nevada is dedicated to ensuring that every person in southern Nevada has the opportunity to succeed. We’ve been doing this since 1957—before the famous slogan what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. This year, we will celebrate our successes, honor the legends who helped us get here, and inspire Southern Nevadans to support UWSN for years to come.

About United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra

UWNNS is celebrating 80 years of bringing people together to give, advocate, and volunteer. UWNNS believes that when the community comes together and puts our resources to work, we can solve our most pressing issues and create opportunities for a better life for all. For more information, call 775-322-8668 visit uwnns.org. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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