High Quality Early Education through Nevada Ready! State Pre-K

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) partners with private early learning centers to provide free Pre-K to eligible families whose children are at least 4 years old by August 1, 2026. Through our partnership with the Nevada Department of Education and United Way of Southern Nevada, UWNNS is able to provide high-quality early education to over 216 children who otherwise would not have access. UWNNS is focused on partnering with private early learning centers in our rural communities throughout northern Nevada.
UWNNS is currently enrolling for the 2026-2027 academic year to participate in the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K program. 

This form is for families currently living in the following counties: Lyon, Douglas, Elko, Humboldt,or Washoe.

If you live in Las Vegas, please visit United Way of Southern Nevada's form by clicking HERE. 

Click HERE if you live in Clark County (Las Vegas).

Nevada Ready! State Pre-K Eligibility

Nevada Ready! State Pre-K Eligibility
For the 2025-2026 school year, families must meet 2 eligibility requirements:
1. Children must be at least 4 years of age on or before August 1, 2026.
2. The family's annual household income must be and/or below 250% FPL.
The family's annual household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
3. Household has English as a second language. 
4. Be part of a Vulnerable and Historically Underserved Population
 
Household/Family Size (How many people live with you?
250%
1
$39,900
2
$54,100
3
$68,300
4
$82,500
5
$96,700
6
$110,900
7
$125,100
8
$139,300
9
$153,500
10
$167,700

 

*A few exceptions to the household income exist for families who are experiencing homelessness, families caring for a child in foster care, children with an IEP and or other circumstances. If you believe you meet either of these situations, please discuss your family circumstances with the center staff to determine eligibility.*

Douglas County

Dayton Valley Learning Center 

Sunshine and Rainbows

Under the Magic Pine Tree (Gardnerville)

Elko County

Wells Family Resource Center (1st Street)

  • Website: Home
  • Address: 261 1st Street, Wells, NV 89835
  • Phone Number: (775) 752-2345

Humboldt County

Small Wonders Preschool

Lyon County

Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley E.L Wiegand Early Learning Center

Joyful Noise Family Preschool

Washoe County

A Plus Learning Center

Alphabet Academy

  • Website: N/A
  • Address: 4800 Vista Blvd, Sparks, NV 89436
  • Phone Number: (775) 971-4181

Desert Peach Montessori

High Desert Montessori School

Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School (S.N.A.C.S)

  • Website: S.N.A.C.S.
  • Address: 5600 Fox Ave, Reno, NV 89506-1300
  • Phone Number: (775) 677-4500

South Reno KinderCare

Sparks KinderCare

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows - Donald L. Carano

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows - Donald W. Reynolds

Spanish Springs KinderCare

Under the Magic Pine Tree (Hawthorne Road)

UNR CFRC

White Pine County

Magic Carpet Preschool

  • Website: N/A
  • Address: 108 Mineral Drive, Ely, NV 89301
  • Phone Number: (775) 289-3732

Questions? Please reach out through an email to communityimpact@uwnns.org.