--- title: "Nevada’s Early Learning Standards" id: "22356" type: "page" slug: "nevada" published_at: "2026-05-29T16:57:41+00:00" modified_at: "2026-05-29T16:57:41+00:00" url: "https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/" markdown_url: "https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada.md" excerpt: "Standards-alignedAll 8 domains coveredNAEYC & Head Start aligned Browse other states Arizona Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Texas View all 51 states → Nevada framework overview Nevada’s Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards: The..." taxonomy_language: - "English" --- [Brightwheel](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/) › [Early Learning Standards](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/) › [Nevada](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/) › Nevada’s Early Learning Standards # Nevada’s Early Learning Standards ## Nevada’s Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards: The official early learning framework — all 8 developmental domains and how Experience Curriculum aligns to each one. Standards-alignedAll 8 domains coveredNAEYC & Head Start aligned Browse other states [Arizona](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/arizona/) [Colorado](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/colorado/) [Florida](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/florida/) [Georgia](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/georgia/) [Illinois](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/illinois/) [Indiana](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/indiana/) [Michigan](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/michigan/) [Minnesota](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/minnesota/) [Missouri](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/missouri/) [New York](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/new-york/) [North Carolina](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/north-carolina/) [Ohio](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/ohio/) [Pennsylvania](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/pennsylvania/) [Texas](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/texas/) [View all 51 states →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/) Nevada framework overview## Nevada’s Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards: The official early learning standards framework Nevada’s early learning standards are organized under the Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards (Revised 2023) for preschool-age children and the Nevada Infant and Toddler Early Learning Guidelines for children birth through age three — both administered by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). Together they apply to licensed childcare centers, family childcare homes, and Head Start programs serving children from birth through kindergarten entry. Nevada’s standards define developmental expectations across all 8 domains and guide curriculum planning, developmental assessment, and program quality statewide. Programs can view current guidance at the [Nevada DOE Pre-K Standards page](https://doe.nv.gov/offices/office-of-teaching-and-learning/pre-k-standards) . Framework name Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards, Revised 2023 Administered by Nevada Department of Education (NDE) Age range covered Birth through kindergarten entry Nevada Silver State Stars QRIS Nevada’s QRIS is called Nevada Silver State Stars, administered by the Nevada Division of Social Services. Silver State Stars is a voluntary five-level system for licensed childcare centers, rating programs on required quality criteria at each level plus an in-person Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessment. Using a research-based curriculum aligned to Nevada’s Pre-Kindergarten Standards supports higher Silver State Stars ratings. Explore by developmental domain## Nevada’s Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards domains and Experience Curriculum alignment Select a developmental domain below to see how Nevada’s Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards defines that domain, the key milestones by age group, and exactly how Experience Curriculum activities and skills map to each Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards indicator. [Social-Emotional DevelopmentSelf-regulation, peer relationships, identity, empathy, and emotional expressionExplore Nevada Social-Emotional Development standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/social-emotional/) [Language & LiteracyReceptive and expressive language, phonological awareness, early reading and writingExplore Nevada Language & Literacy standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/language-literacy/) [Mathematics & ReasoningNumber sense, patterns, measurement, spatial reasoning, and early problem-solvingExplore Nevada Mathematics & Reasoning standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/mathematics/) [ScienceObservation, inquiry, cause-and-effect, and exploration of the natural worldExplore Nevada Science standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/science/) [Social StudiesCommunity, family, cultural identity, roles, and civic understandingExplore Nevada Social Studies standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/social-studies/) [Creative ArtsVisual arts, music, movement, dramatic play, and creative expressionExplore Nevada Creative Arts standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/creative-arts/) [Physical DevelopmentGross and fine motor skills, body awareness, health, and self-careExplore Nevada Physical Development standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/physical-development/) [Approaches to LearningCuriosity, persistence, initiative, flexibility, and attentionExplore Nevada Approaches to Learning standards →](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/early-learning-standards/nevada/approaches-to-learning/) Curriculum alignment## How Experience Curriculum aligns to Nevada’s Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards Experience Curriculum is formally aligned to Nevada’s Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards across all three age bands — Baby (birth to 18 months), Toddler (18 to 36 months), and Preschool (3 to 5 years) — and all 8 developmental domains. The [Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards Alignment PDF](https://www.mothergoosetime.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nevada.pdf) documents how every Experience Curriculum activity and skill maps to a specific Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards indicator. For Nevada programs using brightwheel, developmental observations can be logged directly in the app during or after activities, automatically building each child’s portfolio and supporting Nevada Silver State Stars QRIS curriculum documentation requirements. Download the alignment PDF The [Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards Alignment PDF](https://www.mothergoosetime.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nevada.pdf) is a free resource documenting how every Experience Curriculum activity maps to Nevada’s Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards indicators — suitable for QRIS review submissions and licensing documentation. Frequently asked questions## Common questions about Nevada’s early learning standards What is Nevada’s official early learning framework? Nevada uses the Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards (Revised 2023) for preschool-age children and the Nevada Infant and Toddler Early Learning Guidelines for children birth through age three, both administered by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE). Together they cover all 8 developmental domains from birth through kindergarten entry. Is Experience Curriculum aligned to Nevada’s Pre-Kindergarten Standards? Yes. Experience Curriculum is formally aligned to Nevada’s Pre-Kindergarten Standards across all age bands (Baby, Toddler, and Preschool) and all 8 developmental domains. The Nevada Alignment PDF maps every Experience Curriculum activity to the specific Nevada standard it supports, providing documentation for Silver State Stars reviews and licensing visits. Does Nevada have a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)? Yes. Nevada’s QRIS is called Nevada Silver State Stars, administered by the Nevada Division of Social Services. Silver State Stars is a voluntary five-level system rating programs on required quality criteria plus an ERS observation. Using a research-based curriculum aligned to Nevada’s Pre-Kindergarten Standards supports higher Silver State Stars ratings. Which Nevada programs are required to follow the Pre-Kindergarten Standards? Licensed childcare programs, Head Start programs, and district pre-K programs receiving Pre-K Development Grant funding in Nevada are expected to use a curriculum aligned to Nevada’s Pre-Kindergarten Standards. ## See Experience Curriculum in your Nevada program Research-based, state-aligned curriculum delivered to your door every month. [Get a free tour](https://brightwhedev.wpengine.com/experience-curriculum/)