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Community Resources

All Types:

nevada child care Online resource hub for providers and families seeking care. Information about financial assistance for child care providers, Infant/Toddler Slots program from the Division of Welfare & Supportive Services, strengthening business practices and more.

Business Supports

Nevada CCSC Free service to all types of child care providers, offering resources from human resources support, budgeting and finances, downloadable templates for handbooks, policies & forms and a free job-posting service.

Starting a Child Care Business

Northern & Rural: Starting a Licensed Child Care - Children's Cabinet Southern: Become a Licensed Provider - Las Vegas Urban League Technical assistance for navigating the child care licensing process.

Professional Development

NevAEYC/TEACH Early Childhood NV Scholarships for staff members at QRIS participating programs to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Nevada Registry Calendar of professional development training, as well as information on the career ladder.

TCC Training Calendar Resources for in-person and virtual training for early learning professionals.

Wellness

EC CHW Program: Early Childhood Community Health Worker Program - Children's Cabinet Support for Nevada’s young children and the child care providers who care for them, including supports for staff wellness.

Behavior and Early Childhood Mental Health Supports

NV Pyramid Model: Early Childhood & Out-of-School Time Training Opportunities (childrenscabinet.org) National Pyramid Model Resources: National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (challengingbehavior.org) Resources and technical assistance to support the social-emotional growth of all young children, as well as tools for addressing challenging behavior in the classroom.

DCFS Childrens’ Mental Health Services: CMH (nv.gov) Consultation services for children with behavioral and social-emotional needs enrolled in QRIS participating programs.

Early Intervention Supports

NEIS Information on referring children to early intervention services.

Advocacy

Nevada ECAC: Council that meets bi-monthly to work toward a stronger early childhood system in Nevada, open to the public. Children’s Advocacy Alliance: Non-profit organization tracking legislation that pertains to young children and families.