Nevada Child Care Licensing

Know an amazing early childhood educator? Now’s the time to recognize them! 🍎

Nevada Department of Education Office of Early Learning and Development is now accepting nominations for the 2025–2026 Early Childhood Educator of the Year Award.

Nominees will be notified right away and invited to apply during the nomination window—so the earlier you nominate, the more time they have to complete their application.

Nominate here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedLd83E0Vt7ODXZv-Jpbk4eiN9hWbFWRkhvE1BvjdikLOA8g/viewform

We’d also like to recognize the Child Care providers named Best of Las Vegas 2025 winners, congratulations to all! Your dedication to children and families makes a meaningful impact in the community.

View the winners here: https://www.bestoflasvegas.com/listing/2025/childcare

If your community hosts a “Best of” or local favorites poll, drop it in the comments.

Congratulations to the Child Care providers in Carson City and northern Nevada nominated under the Education category for Local Favorites. If you're in the area, take a moment to vote and recognize their impact in the community.

🎓 The nominations are in for the Education Section of the Carson Now Carson City Local Favorites Contest!

This category celebrates the incredible people and programs shaping our community — from teachers and professors to childcare providers, counselors, and extracurricular programs that make a lasting impact every day.

📚 In total, there are 126 nominees across 8 categories, highlighting the educators, mentors, and organizations that inspire and support our students.

🗳️ Voting is now open!
⏳ Don’t wait — voting closes in just 4 days on March 21st!

It’s quick and easy — one vote per person, so be sure to vote for all your favorites across every category and section.

Vote here:

https://www.carsonnow.org/local-favorites
Education Nominees:

Adrian Barrera
Ali Cooper
Alexis Gunnell
Allie Davis
Alyssa Jensick
Amy Kendrick
Ananda Campbell
Andie Wilkerson
Andrew Tiscareno
Angila Golik
Ashley Hogan
AYSCO Soccer
Ben Spence
Blue Crew at CHS
Bonnie Benson
Bonnie Silsby
Bordewich Bray Elementary School Pre-K
Boys & Girls Club Smart Start
Boys & Girls Club Center
Brad Wick
Bridget Gordon-Johnson
Briana Valley
Bryan Manoukian
Capital Kids
Caroline Gabica
Carson City Children's Theatre
Carson City Little League
Carson City Parks and Recreation
Carson High Future Business Leaders of America
Carson High Theater Arts
Cassidy Russell
CHS Basketball
CHS Bowling Team
Chris Ryan
Christina Bourne
Cody Downing
Constance Barnes
Danielle Boholst
Darren Guzzetta
Darby Beckwith
Diane Thompson
Dominic Van Orman
Dr. Rebecca Bevans
Eagle Valley Children’s Home Respite
Educare Dei Montessori
Emily Hubbell
Erin Been
Forever Dance
Fritsch Elementary School Pre-K
Future Roots Academy
Gary Cassleman
Geri Pope
Girls Who Code
Grace and Wonder
Gretta Nelson
Isabel Manzano
Jake Myers
Jana Raab
Jarred Haggar
Jayna Conky
Jennifer Anderson
Jeremy Batten
Jerry Skirven
Jessica Dunbar
Jessica Rhea
Jill Shufelt
Johanna Cardinal
John Brill
Kalee Jaimes
Kelli Moore
Kelly Gustafson
Kelly Hogan
Kendra Tuttle
Kinderland Cottage
Kinderland Cottage Childcare
Kris Lang
Lance Handee
Little Timbers Academy
Mandy Chambers
Miss Glanzman
Molly McGregor
Molly Otto Lopez
Monica Weaver
Mr. Echebarria
Mr. Mick
Mrs. Ciccerelli
Mrs. Friend
Mrs. Jenson
Mrs. Koch
Mrs. Mellow
Mrs. Monroe
Mrs. Norma Jean Best
Mrs. Schoepf
Mrs. Sheldon
Mrs. Wacker
Ms. Bennet
Ms. Howard
Ms. Lowther
Ms. Melara
Ms. Rankin
Ms. Robinson
Nigel Harrison
Nicki Hendee
Patricia Valdespino
Pop Warner Football
Rachel - WNC Art Department
Rise 8 Basketball Academy
Sarah Russell
Senators Cycling
Shannon Slamon
Shelby Tuttle
Shelly Bellies Childcare
Sierra Nevada Childcare
Small Blessings Christian Preschool
Sonja Helfenstein
St. Teresa of Avila Child Development Center
Stephanie Arrigotti
Stewart Headstart Washoe Tribe
Susan Trist
Tamara Holmes
Tiffany Gelbaum
Tyler Golden, WNC
Western Nevada College Child Development Center
Winnie Kortemeier
Youth Theater Carson City

If you or your family need help paying energy bills, support may be available through Nevada’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

To learn more about EAP, including eligibility and how to apply, visit https://www.dss.nv.gov/energy/apply-for-assistance/

You could be leaving money on the table! File your taxes before April 15 to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and other valuable credits you may qualify for. Answer a few simple questions and get started today at GetYourRefund.org.

ONE DAY LEFT! If you haven’t signed up yet, the last virtual session for provider input of this series is Thursday, February 5.

Sign up here: https://www.prenatal5fiscal.org/nevada

Nevada child care providers: help shape Nevada’s new online cost model!

The Children's Cabinet and Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies are creating a new online child care cost model tool to help you understand how wages, benefits, planning time, PD, and other program decisions impact the true cost of care and your bottom line.

Sign up for a 1-hour virtual input sessions; multiple dates available in January and February 2026.

You only need to attend one session. Learn more: https://www.prenatal5fiscal.org/nevada

The Nevada Department of Education is inviting child care providers and early childhood professionals to share feedback on the revised Nevada Infant and Toddler Early Learning Guidelines.

If you work with children birth to age 4—in a home-based, center-based, or community setting—or support providers as an administrator, coach, or trainer, share your input here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1ea421ef644b4756974cddcb0c19f930

The Nevada Department of Education is partnering with WestEd to revise the Infant & Toddler Early Learning Guidelines.

Who's Invited?:
- Birth–5 providers in home-based, center-based, or community-based settings.
- Administrators, coaches, and trainers who support providers.

Interested? Fill out this short interest form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/65c34f247e2248c8aa3bb974e8906a87

Due to space limitations, not everyone who expresses interest may be invited, so sign up soon to secure your spot!

First session launches Thursday, January 22!

Sign up for a 1-hour virtual input sessions; multiple dates available in January and February 2026.

You only need to attend one session. Learn more: https://www.prenatal5fiscal.org/nevada

Nevada child care providers: help shape Nevada’s new online cost model!

The Children's Cabinet and Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies are creating a new online child care cost model tool to help you understand how wages, benefits, planning time, PD, and other program decisions impact the true cost of care and your bottom line.

Sign up for a 1-hour virtual input sessions; multiple dates available in January and February 2026.
You only need to attend one session. Learn more: https://ow.ly/NHrA50XNSth

🎉 Let’s make 2026 a year of impact!
The Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council released their 2026 calendar. Explore upcoming gatherings and be part of the conversation here:https://nvecac.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Meeting-Schedule-12.30.25-2.pdf

Nevada child care providers: help shape Nevada’s new online cost model!

The Children's Cabinet and Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies are creating a new online child care cost model tool to help you understand how wages, benefits, planning time, PD, and other program decisions impact the true cost of care and your bottom line.

Sign up for a 1-hour virtual input sessions; multiple dates available in January and February 2026.

You only need to attend one session. Learn more: https://www.prenatal5fiscal.org/nevada

Updated Child Care Contacts!
The Child Care & Development Porgram refreshed the list to make it easier for you to reach the right team. Please save these updated emails for quick access!