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Smart Start Centers

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada strive to provide quality care and developmental building blocks for children three to five years old. We are currently accepting applications for newborns to 5 years old for our upcoming locations in Carson City & Carson Valley. 

See below for our current & upcoming locations. 

For any questions or concerns, please contact Michele Williams, Executive Director of Smart Start Centers, at michelew@bgcwn.org. 

Smart Start Philosophy

The mission of BGCWN's Smart Start is to provide an age-appropriate environment that meets the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs and abilities of each child. In doing so, we seek to inspire and enable the healthy development of all young children, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential in life.

Our curriculum is derived from the Nevada Department of Education’s Pre-Kindergarten standards. Through planned activities and consistent daily schedules, as well as a safe and caring environment, our staff meet each child at their individual creative, emotional, intellectual, physical, and social needs to assist them on their developmental path. By providing a variety of hands-on activities and experiences to encourage exploration, manipulation, problem solving, and sharing, each child is given a sense of empowerment and self-control.

Smart Start Russell Way Membership & Program Fees

1870 Russell Way, Carson City, NV 89706 - Inside Carson City Clubhouse

  • Members must be between the ages of 3 to 5 years.
  • All children must be potty trained. 
  • Hours of Operation: 7 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
  • Fees: $192 for a full week, $150 for part-time care (up to 3 days a week). Both monthly and weekly pay schedules are available.
  • Lunch and a snack are provided daily. 
  • Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. 
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COMING SOON: Thompson Center Smart Start

110 Thompson Street, Carson City, NV 89703 - In the Student Services Building behind Bordewich Bray Elementary School

  • Opening in August of 2024.
  • Members must be between the ages of 9 months to 5 years.
  • Hours of Operation: 6:30 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
  • Fees available upon request.
  • Priority enrollment will be given to Carson City School District employees for this location. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. 

COMING SOON: Wray Family Center Smart Start

990 Ironwood Drive, Minden, Nevada 89423 - Inside the Wray Family Clubhouse

  • Opening in Fall of 2024.
  • Members must be between the ages of 9 months to 5 years.
  • Hours of Operation: 7 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
  • Fees available upon request.
  • Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. 

Words from Our Smart Start Parents

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  • "My child has really thrived at the Boys & Girls Club’s preschool. He was viewed as a challenge at a prior facility, and they even went as far as to say my child needed to be 'further evaluated cognitively', but the teachers at BGCWN have reassured me that my child is an amazing kid that is smart, helpful, and kind. They strive to make my child believe that about himself as well. They all love him, care for him, and uplift him on a daily basis."

    McKenzie Sharp

    Parent of Smart Start Member