Child Development Center
A safe and nurturing environment where children learn, grow, and thrive
Our Mission
Las Vegas Paiute Tribe CDC
Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Child Development Center believes a positive self-image is the key to successful learning. Our program is designed to stimulate and encourage each child to learn at their own pace, meeting their individual needs. Our staff takes great care to nurture the children as they move through each developmental stage. We focus on an educational enrichment program. The staff of the CDC embrace the philosophy that family is a child's first teacher and we are committed to working with families to establish strong communication, integrate family values and culture and share information and resources.
Our Approach to Early Childhood Education
Positive Self-Image
We believe a positive self-image is the key to successful learning.
Individual Pace
Our program encourages each child to learn at their own pace, meeting individual needs.
Developmental Stages
Our staff nurtures children as they move through each developmental stage.
Educational Enrichment
We focus on an educational enrichment program that prepares children for success.
Family Partnership
We embrace the philosophy that family is a child's first teacher.
Cultural Integration
We work with families to integrate family values and culture into learning.
Tribal CCDF Grant Funded
The CDC is fully funded by a Tribal CCDF grant which allows low-income families access to child care. FREE childcare is available for eligible families.
Note: Additional hours of care (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) may be available for parents who are working, in job training, and/or an education program. Childcare fees may be applicable and will be based on a sliding fee scale.
Eligibility Requirements
Children must meet one of the following criteria:
- Child must be a member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe
- Child of a member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe
- Descendant of a member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe
- Must reside on or within 30 miles of the external boundaries of the Las Vegas Colony or Snow Mountain Reservation
Program Details
Free Childcare Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Extended Hours Available
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (for working parents, job training, or education programs)
Ages Served
3 years (fully toilet trained) - 12 years
Location
Las Vegas Colony, Downtown Las Vegas
Age Requirements
Ages 3 - 12 years: Children must be 3 years old and fully toilet trained. School age children (up to 12 years) must have been enrolled in the CDC pre-school program for at least 6 months to be eligible for the school age program.
Monthly Newsletter
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August 2026
CDC Newsletter
Stay informed about what's happening at the Child Development Center. Our monthly newsletter includes curriculum updates, important announcements, safety tips, and upcoming events.
This month's theme: All About Me
Letters: A, B & C
Numbers: 1 & 2
Color: Blue Shape: Circle
Highlights
- Public School Starts Monday, August 10th - kindergarten-bound children move to Miss Alea's class
- Health & Safety - daily temperature checks, handwashing, and visual symptom screenings at drop-off
- Masks continue to be worn inside the center
- Reading Is Fun - tips for making story time enriching for pre-schoolers
August Curriculum: All About Me
Personal Awareness
Full name, address, body parts, and people in our community
Arts & Crafts
“What's in a Name?” crayon and bead name activities, caterpillar name craft, Shape Bus, Shape School, and “When I Get Big” bus activity
Daily Practices
Calendar, ABCs, 123s, colors, shapes, manners, and hygiene, plus a book of the day with songs and rhymes
Reading Is Fun! Tips for Families
Ask questions about the story. “What do you think will happen next?” and talk about the pictures together.
Read it again. The desire for repetition is an important developmental stage, most pronounced during toddler years but extending through early elementary school.
Make the alphabet fun. Put letters in context - ask your child to point out the “I” on an ice cream truck or the “T” on a toy store.
Encourage your child to “read” symbols. Point out everyday symbols, such as a stop sign, and talk about what they mean.
Let them pretend to read to you. Many children memorize books before they can read, or can describe what's happening on the page from memory.
August 2026 Calendar
Public school starts - Kindergarten-bound children move to Miss Alea's class
August 10 — Public school starts - Kindergarten-bound children move to Miss Alea's class
Get In Touch
For more information about enrollment or to schedule a visit, please contact the Child Development Center.
Downloadable Forms
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