For thousands of Southern Nevada families, the dream of high-quality preschool education is becoming a reality, thanks to $15.9 million in scholarships provided by United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) and the Nevada Department of Education through the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program.
This school year, they have selected nearly 60 Southern Nevada preschool centers to help 1,900 students enroll in preschool for free through the program, paving pathways to educational opportunities for local families.
Since 2015, the Nevada Department of Education and United Way of Southern Nevada have joined forces to provide free preschool to over 7,500 students through the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program. Through this program, UWSN also provides on-going training for teachers, ensuring classrooms are enriched with the latest teaching techniques.
“By growing the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K Program with the support of the Nevada Department of Education, we’re helping thousands of Southern Nevada children start school ready to succeed,” said Samuel Rudd, UWSN’s President and CEO. “Early education empowers children to reach their full potential and helps families thrive.”
Scholarships will be allocated through qualified centers to families in need, guided by childcare center recommendations and referrals. All participating centers adhere to the Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) established by the Nevada Department of Education.
Local families can visit uwsn.org/earlyeducation to view the eligibility requirements and fill out UWSN’s interest form to connect with a preschool center near them.
The early education centers below have been selected to receive funding to provide scholarships for preschool and pre-k enrollment in Southern Nevada:
| Acelero Learning – Alta Academy1617 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89101(702) 954-4777 | Acelero Learning – Henderson180 N. Westminster WayHenderson, NV 89015(702) 566 – 1048 |
| Acelero Learning – Herb Kaufmann4020 Perry St.Las Vegas, NV 89122(702) 434-5329 | Acelero Learning – Lorenzi Center700 Twin Lakes DriveLas Vegas, NV 89107(702) 538-8700 |
| Acelero Learning – MLK1555 W. Carey AvenueNorth Las Vegas, NV 89032(702) 642-0451 | Acelero Learning – Mirabelli6200 Hargrove AveLas Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 387-0179 |
| Acelero Learning – Reach Out1522 Pinto LaneLas Vegas, NV 89106(702) 382-7337 | Acelero Learning – Reynaldo Martinez2901 Harris AveLas Vegas, NV 89101(702) 799-7048 |
| Acelero Learning – Spring Valley2845 Mohawk St.Las Vegas, NV 89146(702) 362-2311 | Acelero Learning – Wardelle Center2950 E. Bonanza RoadLas Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 438-0044 |
| Baby University NCA – Green Valley1901 N. Green Valley ParkwayHenderson, NV 89074(702) 823-8342 | Baby University NCA – Lindell3435 S. Lindell Rd.Las Vegas, NV 89146(702) 290-9936 |
| Brillant International – Charleston7401 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89117(702) 889-0496 | Brillant International – Rochelle7885 W. Rochelle Ave Las Vegas, NV 89147 (702) 889-0496 |
| Bring’em Young Academy3980 W. Ann Rd. #110North Las Vegas, NV 89031(702) 395-0883 | Children’s Learn & Play – Desert Inn1950 E. Desert Inn RoadLas Vegas, NV 89169 (702) 560-3333 |
| Children’s Learn & Play – St. Louis4975 E. St. Louis AvenueLas Vegas, NV 89104(702) 431-2222 | Children’s Learn & Play – Walnut1934 S. Walnut Rd Las Vegas, NV 89104(702) 722-1111 |
| Christ Kids Child Center111 N. Torrey Pines DriveLas Vegas, NV 89017(702) 878-1176 | CSN / ECE Lab3200 E. Cheyenne AveNorth Las Vegas, NV 89030(702) 651-4004 |
| Foundation Preschool – Blue Diamond8060 Blue Diamond Road- Suite 140Las Vegas, NV 89113(702) 430-8646 | Foundation Preschool – Nellis1567 N. Nellis BoulevardLas Vegas, NV 89110(702) 453-1540 |
| Grateful Hearts Preschool5580 S. PecosLas Vegas, NV 89120 (702) 451-5437 | Happy Days Montessori Academy2301 Las Verdes StreetLas Vegas, NV 89102(702) 871-0600 |
| Henderson Christian Academy2750 Robindale RdHenderson, NV 89074(702) 270-2595 | Kid City USA – Bonanza 4930 E. Bonanza Rd Las Vegas, NV 89110 (702) 832-2284 |
| Kid City USA – Eastern5120 S. Eastern Ave.Las Vegas, NV 89119(702) 541-7963 | Kid City – Page 555 Page Street Las Vegas, NV 89110 (702) 257-1371 |
| Kids First Neighborhood CC5245 E. Bonanza RoadLas Vegas, NV 89110(702) 531-1977 | Kids Learning Path4640 E. Desert Inn RoadLas Vegas, NV 89121(702) 456-4986 |
| La Petite Academy – Patrick Lane1640 Patrick LaneHenderson, NV 89014(705) 547-3555 | La Petite Academy – W. Warm Springs1551 W. Warm Springs RoadHenderson, NV 89014(702) 451-2660 |
| Learning Jungle 6863 W. Lone Mountain Rd.Las Vegas, NV 89108(702)-395-7333 | Little Hearts Learning Academy5055 S Duneville St.Las Vegas, NV 89118(702) 433-2825 |
| Little Steps Early Learning1260 W. OwensLas Vegas, NV 89106(702) 483-0092 | Milestone Academy – Deer Springs 9859 W. Deer Springs Way- Suite 190Las Vegas, NV 89149(702) 425-7181 |
| Milestone Academy – Fort Apache5970 S. Fort Apache Road- Suite 103Las Vegas, NV 89148(702) 425-2404 | NCA Learning Center3435 S. Lindell RoadLas Vegas, NV 89146(702) 290-9936 |
| New Horizons Academy Preschool 6701 W. Charleston BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89146 (702) 876-1181 | North Shore Learning Center7901 W. Gowan RoadLas Vegas, NV 89129(702) 396-7011 |
| Oxford Early Learning Center1655 E. Warm Springs RdLas Vegas, NV 89119(702) 489-8481 | Source Academy – Cimarron 7511 N. Cimarron RdLas Vegas, NV 89131(702) 538-7788 |
| Source Academy – Downtown10 N. 28th StreetLas Vegas, NV 89101(702) 386-1006 | Source Academy – Eastside 4301 S. Stewart AvenueLas Vegas, NV 89110 (702) 780-4066 |
| Source Academy – North4220 W. Craig Rd. #101North Las Vegas, NV 89032(702) 201-1067 | Stone Bridge Learning Academy1951 S. Rainbow Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89146(702) 843-5050 |
| Sunrise Children – Desert Rose602 W. Brooks Avenue North Las Vegas, NV 89030(702) 631-7513 | Sunrise Children – East 549 N. Lamb Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89110 (702)-531-1067 |
| Sunrise Children – Northwest3220 N. Rainbow BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89108702-731-0183 | Sunrise Children – Spring Valley2845 Mohawk St.Las Vegas, NV 89146 (702) 362-2425 |
| Sunrise Children – West614 Jefferson StreetLas Vegas, NV 89106(702) 636-2004 | The Hills Preschool 1 6565 Smoke Ranch Road Las Vegas, NV 89108 (702) 982-5439 |
| The Hills Preschool 2 (WL)4310 Fuselier DriveNorth Las Vegas, NV 89032(702) 982-5439 | The Learning Experience – Blue Diamond5250 Blue Diamond RdLas Vegas, NV 89139(725)204-1662 |
| The Learning Experience – Camino Al Norte920 W. Washburn RoadNorth Las Vegas, NV 89031(702) 844-8444 | The Learning Experience – Henderson1418 E. Lake Mead ParkwayHenderson, NV 89015(702) 888-1176 |
| The Learning Experience – Rhodes Ranch6830 S. Fort Apache RoadLas Vegas, NV 89148(702) 463-7442 | Watch Me Grow4095 W. Craig RoadNorth Las Vegas, NV 89032(702) 646-4386 |
| YMCA – Durango Hills3521 N. Durango Hills DrLas Vegas, NV 89129(702) 240-9622 | YMCA – Heinrich 4141 Meadows Lane Las Vegas, NV 89107 (702) 877-9622 |
| YMCA – Sky View3050 E. Centennial Pkwy North Las Vegas, NV 89081 (702) 522-7500 |
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