High Quality Early Education through Nevada Ready! State Pre-K | United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra

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, 2023. 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 150 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 2023-2024 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, or Washoe.

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

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

Family Interest Form

Parent Name

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Last

Parent Phone Number

Parent Email

Child Name

First

Last

Which county do you live in?

Address

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Date Pre-K is Needed

My child will be at least 4-years old on August 1, 2023.

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Who Qualifies for Free Pre-K?

Nevada Ready! State Pre-K Eligibility

For the 2023-2024 school year, families must meet 2 eligibility requirements:

1. Children must be at least 4 years of age on or before August 1, 2023.

2. The family's annual household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).*

Household/Family Size (How many people live with you?	The Equivalent of 200% of the Annual 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines
1	$29,160
2	$39,440
3	$49,720
4	$60,000
5	$70,280
6	$80,560
7	$90,840
8	$101,120
9	$111,400
10	$121,680
11	$131,960
12	$142,240

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

Participating Centers by County

Lyon County:

A Step Ahead Preschool and Primary School

945 N. Clover Lane; Fernley, NV 89408

775-575-1122

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

230 N. Main Street; Yerington, NV 89447

775-463-2334

From Cradles to Crayons

801 Overland Loop #108; Dayton, NV 89403

775-241-2449

Zoo ‘N Around Preschool