We partner with quality early education centers in Southern Nevada to provide the highest standard of care and education for local families.
United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) has selected 60 early education centers with 100 classrooms to receive over $15.9 million in scholarships to help local families enroll their 4-year old children in FREE full-day preschool; before and after care costs may be applied.
Since 2015, the Nevada Department of Education and United Way of Southern Nevada has provided over 7,500 scholarships to qualifying PreK children to receive the education they deserve through the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program to prepare them for Kindergarten.
Click here to see if your family qualifies.
Children must be 4 years old prior to August 1, 2025, and meet income requirements 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
- Acelero Learning Strong Start – Alta Academy
- Acelero Learning Strong Start – Lorenzi Center
- Acelero Learning Strong Start – Wardelle Center
- Baby University NCA – Green Valley
- Baby University NCA – Lindell
- Brilliant International – Charleston
- Brilliant International – Rochelle
- Bring’em Young Academy
- Children’s Learn and Play Childcare Center – Desert Inn
- Children’s Learn and Play Childcare Center II – St. Louis
- Children’s Learn and Play Childcare Center – Walnut
- Christ Kids Child Center
- CSN Early Childhood Education Lab Program – Cheyenne
- Foundation Preschool – Blue Diamond
- Foundation Preschool – Nellis
- Grateful Hearts Preschool
- Happy Days Montessori Academy
- Henderson Christian Academy
- Kid City USA – Bonanza
- Kids City USA – Eastern
- Kid City USA – Page
- Kids First Neighborhood Childcare
- Kids Learning Path
- La Petite Academy – Patrick Lane
- La Petite Academy – W. Warm Springs
- Learning Jungle – Lone Mountain
- Little Hearts Learning Academy, LLC
- Little Steps Early Learning Academy
- Milestone Academy – Deer Springs
- Milestone Academy – Fort Apache
- NCA Learning Center
- New Horizons Preschool
- Northshore Learning Center
- Oxford Early Learning Center
- Source Academy and Early Learning Center- Cimarron
- Source Academy and Early Learning Center – Downtown
- Source Academy and Early Learning Center – Eastside
- Source Academy and Early Learning Center- North
- Stone Bridge Learning Academy
- Sunrise Children’s Foundation – Desert Rose
- Sunrise Children’s Foundation – East Campus
- Sunrise Children’s Foundation – Northwest
- Sunrise Children’s Foundation – Spring Valley
- Sunrise Children’s Foundation – West Campus
- The Hills Preschool 1
- The Hills Preschool 2
- The Learning Experience – Blue Diamond
- The Learning Experience – Camino Al Norte
- The Learning Experience – Henderson
- The Learning Experience – Rhodes Ranch
- YMCA – Durango Hills
- 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, KathyC@uwsn.org, or JaimeB@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!
