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

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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, 2025. 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 2025-2026 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

Family Interest Form

Parent Name
Child Name
Address

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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, 2025.

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)

 

Household/Family Size (How many people live with you? 250%
1 $39,125
2 $57,875
3 $66,625
4 $80,375
5 $94,125
6 $107,875
7 $121,625
8 $135,375
9 $149,125
10 $162,875

 

*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

Sunshine and Rainbows

Elko County

Creative Kids Co-op

  • Website: NA
  • Address: 19 Licht Parkway, Spring Creek, NV 89815
  • Phone Number: 775-753-5941

Wells Family Resource Center (Lake Avenue)

  • Website: Home
  • Address: 1378 Lake Avenue; Wells, NV 89835
  • Phone Number: 775-752-2345

Wells Family Resource Center (1st Street)

  • Website: Home
  • Address: 261 1st St., 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

Cradles to Crayons

Joyful Noise Family Preschool

Washoe County

A Plus Learning Center

ABC Halo Daycare Center (Stead)

ABC Halo Daycare Center (Sun Valley)

Biggest Little Learning Center

High Desert Montessori School

Under the Magic Pine Tree (Hawthorne Road)

Under the Magic Pine Tree (Yori Avenue)

UNR CFRC

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