As Las Vegas continues to grow and diversify, childcare and educational opportunities are expanding as well. From high-tech public magnet schools to advanced medical skills training facilities, Southern Nevada is quickly gaining a reputation for its wide array of educational offerings. This section provides an overview of the city's educational institutions, including valuable information such as school and program profiles, private school data and enrollment information.

CHILD CARE

Choosing a reliable and nurturing child care provider is at the top of the list of important decisions to make when parents who need these services move to a new community. In the Las Vegas area, child care providers must be licensed.

The state mandates that all-day child care centers post menus and notify parents of communicable diseases as well as regulate teacher-to-student ratios, which vary by age. All facilities must meet minimum standards established for the protection of the children receiving care. Licensed day care centers in Las Vegas must have annual fire marshal inspections and monthly fire drills. Full-time employees must be certified in CPR and first aid.

The following governmental agencies provide licensing services for child care providers, as well as referral listings for parents and guardians. These referrals do not constitute an endorsement of the facilities listed. Parents are encouraged to make personal visits and conduct their own research before selecting a facility for their child.

–City of Las Vegas

Department of Business Activity

Privilege License Division

Child Care Licensing

400 Stewart Ave., 3rd Floor

Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 229-6281

www3.ci.las-vegas.nv.us/bus-license

The City of Las Vegas is responsible for child care licensing inside the city limits.

–Clark County Social Services

Child Care Licensing Office

1600 Pinto Ln.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 455-3894

Referral Service

(702) 734-0504

www.co.clark.nv.us/social_service

The Child Care Licensing Office within the Clark County Social Services Department is the licensing agency for child care providers in the unincorporated areas of Clark County. There are hundreds of licensed child care providers in the county.

Nevada Division of Child

& Family Services

711 E. St.

Carson City, NV 89701

(775) 684-4400

http://dcfs.state.nv.us/

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is responsible for child care licensing in the incorporated cities of Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite and North Las Vegas.

If a person who is not a parent, grandparent or guardian cares for even one child within the state of Nevada, that person must be a licensed child care provider.

CHILD CARE CENTERS / PRESCHOOLS / DAY CAMPS

Listed below are child care centers and preschools that are members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Children's Choice Learning Center

Brigette Hajduk

2750 S. Rancho Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 220-6132

www.childrenschoice.com

Country School

4965 Bevvie Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89108

(702) 646-4977

Duck, Duck, Goose Daycare

& Learning Center, LLC

3427 S. Eastern Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 737-3000

Fax: (702) 737-3010

Handprints Learning Center

1441 E. Hacienda Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 650-5439

Fax: (702) 650-5442

Imagination Plus

Child Development Center, Inc.

1617 Alta Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89106-4127

(702) 384-5437

Fax: (702) 384-5885

Kid'z INN

9175 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. 178

Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 263-1452

Fax: (702) 262-6621

www.kidzinndaycare.com

Kids "R" Kids

1640 Patrick Ln.

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 547-3555

Fax: (702) 454-9786

www.kidsrkidsgreenvalley.com

Kids 'R' Kids

2830 S. Cimmaron Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 798-3000

Fax: (702) 798-3001

Kids Turf Academy

7885 W. Rochelle Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89147

(702) 579-9133

Fax: (702) 579-9134

Kinder Prep Academy/

Pre-School/Kindergarten

5695 N. Rainbow Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89130

(702) 656-3737

Fax: (702) 656-3723

www.kinder-prep.com

Moore Enterprises, Inc.

525 S. 13th St.

Las Vegas, NV 89101-7203

(702) 525-0088

Fax: (702) 380-2893

Nannies and Housekeepers, U.S.A.

Lexy Capp

3585 E. Flamingo, Ste. 204

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 451-0021

Fax: (702) 451-8533

New Beginnings Learning Center

4252 Vader Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89120

(702) 898-5926

Fax: (702) 547-6470

Seton Academy West

3801 N. Campbell Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89129

(702) 233-2069

Fax: (702) 233-3861

Sweet Pea Learning Center

Linda Alvarado

2760 S. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 210-0441

Fax: (702) 254-7042

Tinker Town Learn & Play Center, Inc.

4339 E. Bonanza Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89110

(702) 459-5222

Fax: (702) 459-9750

www.tinker-town.com

Trinity Life Preschool

928 E. Sahara Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 732-2787

Fax: (702) 732-2787

www.tcslasvegas.org

Trinity United Methodist Church

6151 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 870-4747

Fax: (702) 870-8919

www.tumclv.org

Vance's Day Care

3337 Sturbridge Circle

Las Vegas, NV 89129

(702) 658-2173

CHARTER SCHOOLS

In 1997, the state legislature passed laws allowing for the formation of charter schools in the state of Nevada. Although sponsored by the local school district, charter schools maintain their own board of directors and operate independently of the district's policies and regulations.

Charter schools are required to abide by state and county laws but are given a great deal of latitude in the day-to-day operation of facilities. The purpose of such alternative education is to improve education in a setting where innovation, experimentation and research are used to identify effective methods of instruction. These findings are then incorporated into traditional classroom programs. For information about charter schools in the Las Vegas metro area, contact the Clark County School District at (702) 799-5011.

HOME SCHOOLING

Home schooling offers parents another option for educating their children. The Nevada State Board of Education has approved more than 30 correspondence programs for parents to choose from. For information about Nevada laws and guidelines for home schooling, call the Nevada Department of Education's home school consultant at (775) 687-9238 or view the state home schooling Web site at

www.doe.nv.gov/parents/homeschooling.html.

Parents must file a "notice of intent to home school" form, as well as provide the district with evidence that the child is enrolled in an approved correspondence program. To contact the school district regarding home schooling, call (702) 799-8642.

Private/Parochial Schools

The Las Vegas metropolitan area is home to more than 100 private schools, including the following:

The Alexander Dawson School

at Rainbow Mountain

10845 W. Desert Inn Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 949-3600

Fax: (702) 838-1818

www.alexanderdawsonschool.org

This independent school serves pre-K-8th grade.

Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy

1201 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 948-6000

Fax: (702) 948-6002

www.agassiprep.net

This charter school currently serves students in grades 3-7.

Bishop Gorman High School

1801 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 732-1945

Fax: (702) 732-2856

www.bishopgorman.org

A 50-year-old Catholic high school, this institution serves students in grades 9-12.

Challenger School

9735 S. 500 West

Sandy, UT 84070

(801) 569-2700

www.challengerschool.com

With two locations in Southern Nevada, Challenger serves children in grades pre-K–8.

Cumorah Academy

6000 W. Oakley Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 636-5577

Fax: (702) 636-5570

This Christian-based learning facility provides services for children ages 3 years-8th grade.

Faith Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School

2015 S. Hualapai Way

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 804-4402

Fax: (702) 804-4493

www.faithlutheranlv.org

Serving grades 6-12, this school offers a college preparatory curriculum, advanced placement and honors classes.

Hillcrest Academy

1051 Sandy Ridge Ave.

Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 597-2778

Fax: (702) 914-3555

www.hillcrestacademy.com

This non-denominational private school is licensed for pre-K–5th grade.

International Christian Academy

8100 Westcliff Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89145

(702) 869-1109

Fax: (702) 242-3206

International Christian Academy offers a Christian-based education for children in grades K-8.

Kids Turf Academy Center

7885 W. Rochelle Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89147

(702) 579-9133

Fax: (702) 579-9134

This private school serves grades pre-K–1st grade and provides care for children up to age 12.

Kinder Prep Academy/Pre-School/Kindergarten

5695 N. Rainbow Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89130

(702) 656-3737

Las Vegas Day School

3275 Red Rock St.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

702-362-1180

www.lvds.com

Las Vegas Day School offers an accelerated curriculum and college preparatory format for grades pre-K–8.

The Meadows School

8601 Scholar Ln.

Las Vegas, NV 89128-7302

(702) 254-1610

Fax: (702) 254-2452

www.themeadowsschool.org

This independent and non-sectarian school serves children in grades K-12.

The Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy

9700 W. Hillpointe Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89134

(702) 255-4500

Fax: (702) 255-7232

www.lvhebrewacademy.com

An independent Jewish Day School, this academy provides small classes for children from age 2–8th grade.

Montessori Visions Academy

3551 E. Sunset Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89120

(702) 451-9801

Fax: (702) 451-0049

www.montessorilasvegas.com

A private Montessori facility, the school serves pre-K through early elementary grades.

Mountain View Christian Schools

3900 E. Bonanza Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89110

(702) 452-1300

Fax: (702) 452-0499

www.mvcs.net

This Christian school serves children in grades pre-K–12.

Paradise Christian Academy

2525 Emerson Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 732-8256

Fax: (702) 732-8515

www.paradisechristianacademy.org

Centrally located, Paradise Christian Academy offers programs for pre-K–12th grades.

Trinity Christian Schools

950 E. Sahara Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89104-3023

(702) 735-5778

Fax: (702) 731-0961

www.tcs-lasvegas.org

A Christian faith-based institution, this school provides small classes for pre-school (12 months to 5 years) and K-12th grades.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Clark County School District Community Affairs

4212 Eucalyptus Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89121-5207

(702) 799-1133

Fax: (702) 799-1082

www.ccsd.net

Clark County School District

Northeast Region

5240 Goldfield St.

North Las Vegas, NV 89031

(702) 799-7046

Fax: (702) 799-3812

Clark County School District

Administrative Center

5100 W. Sahara Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 799-1080

Fax: (702) 799-1082

Clark County School District-Career & Technical Education Programs

3950 S. Pecos-McLeod, Ste. 2-D

Las Vegas, NV 89121-4396

(702) 799-8462

Fax: (702) 799-8460

Clark County School District-School Community Partnership Program

4350 E. Sunset Rd., Ste. 205

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 799-6560

Fax: (702) 799-6570

Griffith United Methodist Pre-School

1701 E. Oakey Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89104

(702) 382-7836

Fax: (702) 384-1961

Odyssey Charter Schools K-12

2251 S. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 257-0578

Fax: (702) 259-7793

Research, Development, Innovations & Special Projects/Clark County

School District

2832 E. Flamingo Rd., Box 7

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 799-1041

Fax: (702) 799-5067

YES, Inc., Foothills High School

JoAnn Strand

800 College Dr.

Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 651-3119

Fax: (702) 651-3158

Nevada law requires school attendance for all children who are between the ages of 7 and 17. A child must be five years old on or before September 30 to attend kindergarten, which is part of the regular school program. A child must be six years old on or before September 30 to enter first grade.

State law also requires that a child must attend a state-approved kindergarten program or take a developmental assessment test to enter first grade. There are no exceptions to the age requirement except for students who became residents of Nevada after they completed kindergarten or first grade in another state.

Participation and proficiency level in several state-required tests are used as the primary indicators of school, district and state-level academic achievement. Nevada's system for assessing students is the Nevada Proficiency Examination. The exam consists of several different tests taken by students enrolled in public schools in specific grades and specific programs.

Regularly-published school accountability reports contain detailed information about each school in Nevada. These reports are prepared annually in compliance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act, which requires all Nevada school districts to inform citizens about the performance of local schools. Schools use these reports to develop academic plans to improve student achievement. Accountability reports are distributed to all parents of students attending schools in the Clark County School District (CCSD). A copy of the school's accountability report may be requested at the school site. The most recent reports can be viewed online at http://ccsd.net/schools/acc

Reports.phtml.

The CCSD covers 7,910 square miles and encompasses all of Clark County, including the Las Vegas metropolitan area and all outlying and rural communities. With more than 300,000 students in 317 schools (nine new schools opened in August 2006), CCSD is the fifth largest school district in the nation and is one of the area's largest employers with more than 35,200 employees. The CCSD is organized into five geographic regions: Northwest, Northeast, East, Southeast and Southwest. Under the leadership of a region superintendent, each region is responsible for developing programs and services tailored to the needs of its community.

The CCSD works hard to meet the challenges of growth. More than a dozen new schools have been built each year for the past several years. A 1998 CCSD capital improvement program provided $3.5 billion for school construction and modernization over a 10-year period. Thirty-five projects are currently on the drawing board for 2006-2008 completion. The CCSD offers a wide variety of specialized programs to meet the needs of all students. These include:

–Magnet schools and programs:

The district offers 17 magnet schools with emphasis on aerospace and aviation; communications; fine and performing arts; languages; law and leadership; travel & tourism; math; and technology.

–Special education:

Both direct and support services are made available to students (ages 3-21) with disabilities.

–Accelerated and honors programs:

A "Gifted and Talented" education program is offered in grades 3-5. Every high school offers both honors programs and advanced placement opportunities.

–Other programs/outside resources

The district offers transitional bilingual and English as a second language (ESL) programs as well as numerous alternative education options for high school students. The district also uses outside resources to meet student needs through programs such as Safe and Drug Free Schools, School-to-Careers and Math and Science Enhancement. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child's education at all grade levels. Parents may assist in classrooms or participate in parent organizations, booster clubs and regional committees.

–Business/community involvement:

Citizens and business executives have a number of opportunities to become involved with the Clark County School District.

The School-Community Partnership Program facilitates community-enhancing programs and activities for students with the help of local business and public/private groups.

The Clark County Public Education Foundation is an independent, non-profit corporation dedicated to raising funds to improve local schools.

The Career and Technical Education Department helps students achieve career goals with the assistance of local employers who provide job shadowing, mock interviews, paid work and internship experiences.

WE CARE is a collaborative effort of the CCSD and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce that recruits the assistance of local executives in encouraging top-notch educators to Southern Nevada.

STEP is the product of collaboration between the Clark County Education Association Community Foundation, the Clark County School District, the Community College of Southern Nevada and Nevada State College. STEP is designed to identify high school juniors, largely minority students, who would like to become teachers. Students are given a scholarship for tuition and books, and the "fast track" layout of this program allows them to begin their college classes in high school and receive their teaching degrees just  three years out of high school. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is encouraging sponsorship of these future teachers. 

"Attracting teachers from across the U.S. to Southern Nevada is certainly a large task for our rapidly growing community," says Doug Geinzer of Recruiting Nevada. Geinzer chairs the WE CARE program. "However, our community and business leaders are increasingly successful in recruiting teachers by way of assisting with job placement for teacher's families. There are so many career opportunities here and the living environment is great - it's hard not to want to live here." 

BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL

PROGRAMS

Safekey is a before and after-school program for children in kindergarten through fifth grades. The recreation departments of the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City, as well as Clark County's recreation department, administer Safekey programs in conjunction with Las Vegas area schools.

Safekey is designed for school-aged children whose parents or guardians are working before or after school hours. At several area schools, teachers or other educators administer the program, which provides study sessions and assistance with homework.

Recreational activities are also offered, including arts and crafts, theater, dance and cooking. A nutritional snack is provided daily. Most schools conduct Safekey programs before school from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and after school from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Durango Hills Community Center YMCA

3521 N. Durango Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89129

(702)240-YMCA

Mad Science

3006 Rigel Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 257-6231

Fax: (702) 257-6230

www.madsciencelv.com

YMCA of Southern Nevada

Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA

4141 Meadows Ln.

Las Vegas, NV 89107

(702) 877-YMCA

YMCA of Southern Nevada is a non-profit organization dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Two branch locations provide affordable fitness and recreational opportunities for every age and skill level.

Colleges and Universities

University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV)

4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Box 451070

Las Vegas, NV 89154-1001

(702) 895-3201

Fax: (702) 895-4282

www.unlv.edu

–UNLV Contacts:

UNLV Career Servcies

4505 Maryland Pkwy.

Las Vegas, NV 89154

(702) 895-3495

www.unlv.edu

UNLV Center For Academic

Enrichment & Outreach

4505 Maryland Pkwy., St. SSC-143,

Box 452006

Las Vegas, NV 89154

(702) 895-4777

Fax: (702) 895-4786

www.unlv.edu/studentserv/caeo

UNLV College of Business

P.O. Box 456001

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 895-3362

Fax: (702) 895-4090

www.unlv.edu

UNLV Marketing and Public Relations

P.O. Box 451024

Las Vegas, NV 89154-1024

(702) 895-0927

www.unlv.edu

UNLV Sports Marketing Department

4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Box 450002

Las Vegas, NV 89154-0002

(702) 895-0310

Fax: (702) 895-0302

www.unlvrebels.com

UNLV-William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration

4505 Maryland Pkwy., Box 456013

Las Vegas, NV 89154-6013

(702) 895-3148

Fax: (702) 895-4109

http://hotel.unlv.edu

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) offers 19 colleges and schools in disciplines including architecture, business, communications, computer science, dental medicine, education, engineering, fine arts, health and human sciences, hotel administration, law, liberal arts, nursing sciences, social work and urban affairs. It also has graduate and honors programs.

UNLV has added more than 100 academic programs to its roster during the past 10 years. Three specialty programs at UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law recently garnered national acclaim from U.S. News & World Report: The Lawyering Process Program, Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution and the T&M Legal Clinic all received honors. The law school will have its own "moot court" in late 2006, thanks to a $3 million commitment from Joyce Mack and the Thomas family. 

Committed to developing a synergy between itself and the community it serves, the university provides traditional and professional academic programs for a diverse student body and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, learning and scholarship. 

The UNLV College of Business offers both full-time and part-time MBA programs: an MBA, a dual MBA/Master of Science in Hotel Administration, a dual MBA/JD in the William S. Boyd School of Law, a dual MBA/DMD in the School of Dental Medicine and an Executive MBA (EMBA). The EMBA offers a general management degree. Applicants to this program must have at least seven years of professional experience, at least three of which have been spent in a "decision-making" role. All programs stress excellent academic rigor and provide breadth and depth that are demanded from visionary business leaders.

The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.

The university recently launched a $500 million capital initiative to fund future expansion efforts. A new 640-acre campus is in the works. The proposed new facility, which would be located north of the Las Vegas Beltway between Pecos Road and Lamb Boulevard, would be double the size of the existing main campus and would be a joint venture with the Community College of Southern Nevada and Nevada State College. In addition to offering associate, bachelor and graduate degree programs, the new campus would also be home to a teaching center.

UNLV also provides the following:

            *           The Distance Education Department, which allows students to take classes online.

            *           The Division of Educational Outreach, which offers the local community leisure and recreational activities, general interest classes and continuing education courses.

            *           The Performing Arts Center, which presents plays and other productions including shows with internationally-known performers.

            *           The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History, which exhibits artifacts related to Southern Nevada.

In addition, UNLV presents numerous lectures, forums and workshops featuring nationally and internationally-recognized leaders in areas ranging from conservation to politics. Many programs are open and free to the public.

–University & Community

College System of Nevada (UCCSN)

5550 W. Flamingo Rd., Ste. C-1

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 889-8426

Fax: (702) 889-8492

www.nevada.edu

The University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN) is a leader in higher education. The system is comprised of two doctoral-granting research universities (the University of Nevada - Las Vegas and the University of Nevada - Reno), one state college (the Nevada State College of Henderson), one research institute and four community colleges, including the Community College of Southern Nevada.

University of Nevada - Reno

1664 N. Virginia St.

Reno, NV 89557-0042

(775) 784-4805

Fax: (775) 784-6429

www.unr.edu

With a 130-year history, University of Nevada - Reno (UNR) is a Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive institution, the highest ranking available by the Carnegie-Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Located on a 255-acre campus in Reno with 91 buildings, UNR has more than 15,000 students and more than 870 faculty members. The university offers 77 bachelor's degree programs, 76 master's programs and more than 40 doctoral programs. UNR has 12 schools and colleges in fields including agriculture, biotechnology and natural resources, business administration, education, engineering, human and community sciences and engineering, journalism and medicine. The university also has a graduate school and a cooperative extension college. In the past 15 years, the university's annual sponsored projects funding has more than tripled to $110 million.

Many UNR alumni have made significant contributions within their professions. The UNR Reynolds School of Journalism has produced six Pulitzer Prize winners.

The University of Nevada - Reno offers several cultural attractions for the community, including the Sheppard Fine Arts Gallery, the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, the Lawlor Events Center and the Nevada Historical Society.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

2345 Red Rock St., Ste. 100

Las Vegas, NV 89146-3160

(702) 222-3130

Fax: (702) 222-3100

www.unce.unr.edu

This outreach college delivers nondegree educational programs in areas such as agriculture, children, youth and families, community development, health and nutrition, horticulture, and natural resources. The college has federal and county partners and collaborates with other groups, agencies, business and individuals.

Community College of Southern

Nevada (CCSN)

6375 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 651-7300

www.ccsn.edu

Community College of Southern Nevada-Department of Admissions & Records

3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., Ste. C1K

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

(702) 651-4536

Fax: (702) 651-4811

www.ccsn.edu

Community College of Southern

Nevada-Foundation

6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. W3D

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 651-7924

Fax: (702) 651-5915

www.ccsn.edu

Community College of Southern Nevada-Division of Workforce & Economic Development

1560 W. Warm Springs Rd.

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 651-2643

Fax: (702) 450-6473

www.ccsn.edu

Community College of Southern Nevada-

Office of the President

6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. W3D

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 651-5600

Fax: (702) 651-5001

www.ccsn.edu

Founded in 1971, the Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) is Nevada's largest institution of higher learning and the third largest community college of its kind in the country. Each semester, CCSN enrolls more than 36,000 students in more than 3,000 class sections. Schedules vary from early morning to late evening, on weekends and via online courses to match the work and lifestyles of area residents and employers. More than 1,800 students graduate each year in more than 80 different career programs. Several thousand more students enroll in online courses and take advantage of our customized business training courses on an annual basis. 

CCSN's Division of Workforce and Economic Development reorganized in 2006 to align with the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative. Workforce specialists assist in the development and delivery of pre- and post-service training in specialized occupational or industry cluster areas, including adult literacy and language, community and personal enrichment, transportation, manufacturing and construction, education and government, business assessment and consulting, hospitality, apprenticeship and prisons, healthcare and emergency services, retail services, banking and finance and CTC/occupational safety.

–Other area colleges and

professional training

organizations:

Associated Training Services of Nevada

4405 Cotton Ave., Ste 106

Las Vegas, NV 89115

(702) 644-2509

Fax: (702) 644-2573

www.nv-sc.com

DeVry University

2490 Paseo Verde Pkwy. Ste. 150

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 933-9700

Fax: (702) 933-9717

www.devry.edu

As part of one of the largest private higher education systems in North America, DeVry's Las Vegas Center is located in Henderson. The university offers graduate programs and certificates in accounting; business administration; human resource management; information systems management network and communications management; and project management.

A graduate program in public administration is also offered, as well as certificate programs in educational management; electronic commerce management; entrepreneurship; financial analysis; health services management; and information security.

Las Vegas College

4100 W. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 2100

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 368-6200

Fax: (702) 368-6464

www.lasvegas-colleg.com

This two-year institution offers comprehensive programs in the business, administrative, medical, computer and legal fields. The college recently added a second campus in Henderson. Founded in 1979, Las Vegas College is a member of Rhodes College System, a branch of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., which consists of private post-secondary learning institutions throughout the nation. The college offers small classes. Faculty members are drawn from the professional community to ensure students receive "real-world" experience and education.

National University

10120 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 206

Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 531-7800

Fax: (702) 492-4923

www.nu.edu

National University has 26 campuses in 11 major metropolitan areas, including Henderson. The university provides life-long, high-quality learning opportunities to a diverse population of adult learners. At the Henderson center, online courses are offered for associate, bachelor and master's degrees. The university also offers online certificate programs.

Nevada State College (NSC)

1125 Nevada State Dr.

Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 992-2000

Fax: (702) 992-2226

www.nsc.nevada.edu

Nevada State College (NSC) specializes in a four-year baccalaureate education. Founded in 2002, the college was established to meet the needs of students who are interested in bachelor's degrees in much-needed professions such as nursing and education, which are two principal areas of emphasis for NSC. The college also offers other disciplines in the arts and sciences.

NOVA Southeastern University

8945 W. Russell Rd., Ste. 190

Las Vegas, NV 89148

(702) 365-6682

Fax: (702) 365-1920

www.nova.edu

NOVA Southeastern University (NSU), based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, developed the Las Vegas Student Educational Center, which provides a variety of degree programs. Both on-site and online classes are offered. Programs include a bachelor's in elementary education and special education; specialist in education; master's in education and speech language pathology; and doctoral degrees in audiology, business administration and education.

Regis University

1401 Green Valley Pkwy., Ste. 100

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 990-0393

Fax: (702) 990-0382

www.regislasvegas.org

Established in 1999, the Regis University-Las Vegas Campus is an extension of Regis University in Denver, which was founded in 1877. The Las Vegas Campus serves adult learners, offering bachelor's degrees in business administration, liberal studies and elementary education. Master's degrees are offered in business administration, liberal studies, education and education with teacher licensure. The university also boasts a teacher licensure program in elementary and secondary education for those who have a bachelor's degree.

Sierra Nevada College

5812 S. Pecos Rd., Ste. B

Las Vegas, NV 89120

(702) 434-6599

Fax: (702) 436-3838

www.sierranevada.edu

Sierra Nevada College's main campus is in Incline Village, Nevada, an alpine mountain community on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. A private, independent, accredited four-year liberal arts college, the college offers numerous courses at satellite centers in Nevada, including a Las Vegas center. The Las Vegas campus of Sierra Nevada College offers a teacher education program.

Touro University-Nevada

874 American Pacific Dr.

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 777-1776

Fax: (702) 777-1778

www.touro.edu

The mission of  Touro University  is to provide quality educational programs in the fields of health care and education in concert with the Judaic commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit and service to humanity. Touro University is approved to grant the following degrees: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine(DO), master's in Physician Assistant Studies, bachelor's/master's in Nursing, master's in Occupational Therapy, master's in Special Education/Generalist and master's in School Administration.

University of Phoenix

333 N. Rancho Dr., Ste. 300

Las Vegas, NV 89106-3797

(702) 638-7279

Fax: (702) 638-8035

www.phoenix.edu

University of Phoenix Online

3157 E. Elwood St.

Phoenix, AZ 85934

(800) 311-9847

www.uopxonline.com/

The University of Phoenix Nevada Campus was designed for the working adult and provides an up-to-date curriculum, convenient class times and multiple locations. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees in areas such as accounting, business, counseling, criminal justice, education, human services, management and technology. Faculty members are professionals who work in the fields they teach. Adult financial aid is available to those who qualify.

The online university offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business, education, health care and technology. Students can choose from approximately 40 degree programs and continuing teacher education courses.

University of Southern Nevada (USN)

11 Sunset Way

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 968-2055

Fax: (702) 968-2090

www.usn.edu

University of Southern Nevada (USN) is an independent, private university that offers a Doctor of Pharmacy program leading to the Pharm.D. degree and an MBA program designed to prepare students for successful managerial, supervisory and administrative roles. This university was formerly known as the Nevada College of Pharmacy.

Vocational – Technical Schools/Other

A wealth of Las Vegas-area schools offer occupational training at varying levels. Many of these schools offer scheduled payment plans, government loans, grants and Veterans Affairs benefits to make training more accessible. Following is a sampling of facilities:

Academy of Healing Arts

710 S Tonopah Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 671-4242

Fax: (702) 671-4145

www.team-academy.com

Aces & Eights Poker Dealing School

3732 E Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 435-2288

Bell Interests, LLC

2406 Greens Ave.

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 898-4609

Fax: (702) 898-4609

Career Education Institute

2290 Corporate Circle Dr., Ste. 100

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 269-7600

Fax: (702) 269-7676

www.ceitraining.com

The institute offers programs for surgical technician, medical assistant, vocational nurse, massage therapy and computerized office assistant. The institute has both east and west-side campuses.

Clark County Adult High School

2701 E. St. Louis Ave., Door A

Las Vegas, NV 89104-4200

(702) 799-8655

Fax: (702) 799-8608

This school serves adults and out-of-school youth who want to earn a high school diploma or obtain a General Education Development (GED) certificate.

Community College of Southern Nevada-Department of Workforce Economic Development Programs

6375 W Charleston Blvd W3D

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 651-7381

Fax: (702) 651-7310

Community College of Southern Nevada-Division of Workforce Development Programs

1560 W Warm Springs Rd GVT

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 651-2643

Fax: (702) 450-6473

Crescent School of Gaming & Bartending

4180 S. Sandhill Rd., Ste. B-8

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 458-9910

Fax: (702) 458-5819

www.gamingschool.com

The only accredited bartending/beverage management and casino dealing school in the nation, this school trains professional bartenders, beverage managers and casino dealers. Former students can attend a refresher course at no charge.

Heritage College/Kaplan Higher Education

3315 Spring Mountain Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 368-2338

Fax: (702) 220-4215

www.heritagecollege.com

This college offers diploma programs in pharmacy technician, computerized business administration, medical assistant; health information technician and computerized information systems. Associate degrees are offered in paralegal studies and the diploma programs.

ITT Technical Institute

168 N. Gibson Rd.

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 558-5404

Fax: (702) 558-5412

2445 Fire Mesa St., Ste. 200

Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 240-0967

Fax: (702) 255-3832

www.itt-tech.edu

ITT Tech's two Southern Nevada locations provide technical training in a wide range of subjects including computer network systems, computer and electronic engineering technology, business accounting technology, business administration and criminal justice.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

1451 Center Crossing Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89144

(702) 365-7690

Fax: (702) 365-7911

www.vegasculinary.com

This college is a partner with the 200-year-old Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, an internationally-known culinary arts school. Upon completion of the 15-month training program, students receive an associate of occupational science degree in Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts.

University of Phoenix

7455 W Washington Ave., Ste 301

Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 638-7279

Fax: (702) 638-8035

West Air Aviation

2722 Perimeter Rd., Ste. 107

North Las Vegas, NV 89032

(702) 639-6800

Fax: (702) 636-0671

www.westairaviation.com

This flight school provides courses to attain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine and instructor ratings.

Specialized Schools

Academy of Hair Design

4445 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 878-1185

Fax: (702) 878-7289

www.ahdvegas.com

This licensed and accredited beauty school prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Courses are offered in cosmetology, hair designing, manicuring, esthetician and instruction.

Academy of Healing Arts

710 S. Tonopah Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 671-4242

Fax: (702) 671-4145

At the Academy of Healing Arts, it is our mission to give our students the skills they need for rewarding careers in the medical industry. Completely focused on the Las Vegas area, we care about our community and its residents' success. To help our students realize their dreams and lead the lives they were meant to live is our most important commitment.

This commitment can be seen with the truly caring and involved instructors that are here to help you succeed in any way, everyday. It is evident through our student services that provide support for you from financial aid through job placement. It is brought to life each day by the thousands of students that have graduated and have become successful and happy in their careers.

Come to the Academy and experience an education that is personal, hands-on and taught by instructors that care about you and your success.

We offer the following programs:

            *  Medical Assistant

            *  Medical Office Information Technology

            *  Massage Therapist

            *  Phlebotomy

Here's to your success!

American Realty & Investments, LLC

2756 Green Valley Pkwy., Ste. 181

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 474-1480

Fax: (702) 990-0807

This institution specializes in the sale of, investment in and purchase of real property.

Art Institute of Las Vegas, The

2350 Corporate Circle Dr.

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 369-9944

Fax: (702) 992-8532

www.ailv.artinstitutes.edu

The Art Institute of Las Vegas offers programs in applied arts such as graphic design, interior design, culinary arts, interactive media design, media arts and animation, game arts and design and drafting technology with AutoCAD.

Century 21 Real Estate Academy

3300 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 25

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 732-7644

Fax: (702) 436-5277

www.c21rea.com

Students train to obtain a real estate license and prepare for a career in real estate sales. This academy is the only Century 21 Corp.- approved school that offers prelicensing courses in the state.

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring, Las Vegas

330 E Warm Springs Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 837-8112

Fax: (702) 837-2612

www.nevadasleep.com

Contractor's Exam Center, Inc.

3110 E. Sunset Rd., Ste. J

Las Vegas, NV 89120-5700

(702) 949-7277

Fax: (702) 949-7279

www.contractorsexam.com

A contractor-owned and operated business, this center assists new contractors with obtaining the licensing and associated business requirements needed to become a licensed contractor in Nevada and Arizona.

Etiquette School of Nevada

8312 Windchase Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89129

(702) 655-0875

Fax: (702) 655-0875

The Etiquette School of Nevada is committed to helping people establish life skills in promoting respectful, courteous and considerate behavior toward others.

Freddie Spencer's

High Performance Riding School

7055 Speedway Blvd., Ste. E-106

Las Vegas, NV 89115

(702) 643-1099

Fax: (702) 643-7869

www.fastfreddie.com

Three-time World Grand Prix champion Freddie Spencer teaches motorcycle riders of all abilities how to improve their riding skills.

Innovative Computer Skills

4310 S. Cameron St., Ste. 5

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 898-7545

Fax: (702) 898-0564

www.icskillslv.com

International Academy of

Design & Technology

2495 Village View Dr.

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 990-0150

Fax: (702) 990-0161

www.iadtlasvegas.com

International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT) Las Vegas provides programs in fashion design, interior design and visual communication (Web and computer graphics design).

Huntington Learning Center

6120 W Tropicana Ave., Ste A 13

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 362-9668

www.hlclasvegas.com

John Robert Powers

3010 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 100

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 878-7300

This international modeling company provides instruction in makeup, runway, television commercial, voice diction, improvisation, public speaking and monologue assertiveness. It also offers professional model/actor/talent placement.

Medical Association of Billers

2701 N. Tenaya Way, Ste. 190

Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 240-8519

Fax: (702) 243-0359

www.e-medbill.com

This association provides medical billing and coding specialists a reliable source for procedural and diagnostic coding training.

Nevada Real Estate Services/

National Real Estate Institute

2879 St. Rose Pkwy., Ste. 240

Hendeson, NV 89052

(702) 492-0650

Fax: (702) 730-1375

www.nrei.cc

This school provides training in real estate topics including Nevada law, real estate math and general principals. Courses are a combination of correspondence and classroom study.

Nevada School of the Arts

4170 S. Decatur Blvd., Ste. A4

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 384-2787

Fax: (702) 579-2787

New Horizons Academy

6701 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 876-1181

Fax: (702) 365-7807

www.nhalv.org

For students with learning differences, this academy offers a gifted program that serves grades 1-8. A program for students with processing or focusing issues serves students in grades K–12.

PIMA Medical Institute

3333 E. Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89121

(702) 458-9650

Fax: (702) 458-9653

www.pima.edu

This institute offers instruction on how to become a dental assistant, medical assistant, medical secretary, phlebotomy technician or veterinary assistant. It also offers an associate of occupational science degree in radiography.

Silver State Schools Credit Union

4221 S. McCloud

Las Vegas, NV 89112

(702) 733-8820

www.silverstatecu.com

Summerlin Dance Academy, LLC

1181 S. Buffalo Dr., Ste. 130

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 838-5131

Fax: (702) 838-6852

www.summerlindance.com

The school provides an extensive range of dance instruction.

Summerlin Kumon Math & Reading Center

1933 Ivy Point Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89134

(702) 240-4907

Fax: (702) 240-4917

An after-school learning program, Kumon specializes in building skills in the areas of math, reading and study habits while increasing students' self confidence.

Sylvan Learning Center

1701 N Green Valley Pkwy., Ste 8C

Henderson, NV 89074

(702) 795-7323

Fax: (702) 795-0970

University of Nevada

2040 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 400

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 671-2384

Fax: (702) 671-2277

LIBRARIES

Boulder City Library

701 Adams Blvd.

Boulder City, NV 89005

(702) 293-1281

www.bclibrary.org

Located in the Adams Boulevard Community Park Complex, the Boulder City Library offers a large collection of books for adults, teens and children. The library has audio books, CDs, large print books, periodicals, videos, non-circulating reference books and Spanish books. In addition to an interlibrary loan program, the library provides access to copiers, computers and story times. The "Nevada Room" maintains a collection of local history and local interest books, with an emphasis on the building of Hoover Dam.

–Henderson District

Public Libraries

Main Branch

200 Water St.

Henderson, NV 89015

(877) 775-5252

www.hdpl.org

James I. Gibson Library

280 Water St.

Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 565-8402

Lydia Malcolm Library

2960 Sunridge Heights Pkwy., Ste. 100

Henderson, NV 89052

(702) 263-7522

Paseo Verde Library

2880 S. Green Valley Pkwy.

Henderson, NV 89012

(702) 492-7252

Pittman Cybrary

1608 Moser Ln.

Henderson, NV 89015

(702) 565-5816

Henderson district libraries provide a large selection of books, special events and programs for people of all ages. Special programs include the Pittman Cybrary, which provides free computer training to young people in grades 3-8. Other special offerings include the homebound business resource library; Spanish Club; historic Henderson photos; Henderson Library Book Club; Mystery Reader's Club; and the Online Book Club. Also available are the Foreign Encounters Film Series; bestseller lists; computer literacy classes; e-mail reference service; and English as a second language (ESL) classes.

–Las Vegas/Clark County

Library District

Urban Branches

Clark County Library

1401 E. Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 507-3400

Enterprise Library

25 E. Shelbourne Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 507-3760

Green Valley Library

2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy.

Henderson, NV 89014

(702) 507-3790

Las Vegas Library

833 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89101

(702) 507-3500

Meadows Library

300 W. Boston Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89102

(702) 474-0023

Rainbow Library

3150 N. Buffalo Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89128

(702) 507-3710

Sahara West Library

9600 W. Sahara Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 507-3630

Spring Valley Library

4280 S. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 507-3820

Summerlin Library

1771 Inner Circle Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89134

(702) 507-3860

Sunrise Library

5400 Harris Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89110

(702) 507-3900

West Charleston Library

6301 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 507-3940

West Las Vegas Library

951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 507-3980

Whitney Library

5175 E. Tropicana Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89122

(702) 507-4010

–Rural Branches

Blue Diamond Library

14 Cottonwood Dr.

Las Vegas, NV 89004

(702) 875-4295

Bunkerville Library

150 W. Virgin St.

Las Vegas, NV 89007

(702) 346-5238

Goodsprings Library

365 W. San Pedro St.

Las Vegas, NV 89019

(702) 874-1366

Indian Springs Library

715 Gretta Ln.

Las Vegas, NV 89018

(702) 879-3845

Laughlin Library

2840 S. Needles Hwy.

Las Vegas, NV 89029

(702) 298-1081

Mesquite Library

121 W. First North St.

Las Vegas, NV 89027

(702) 864-5224

Moapa Valley

350 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89040

(702) 397-2690

Mount Charleston Library

1252 N. Moapa Valley Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89040

(702) 872-5585

Sandy Valley

650 W. Quartz Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89019

(702) 723-5333

Searchlight

200 Michael Wendell Way

Las Vegas, NV 89046

(702) 297-1442

The Las Vegas/Clark County Library District operates 24 branches and maintains 2 million items for check out, including the latest bestsellers, magazines, DVDs, videos, CDs and books on tape.

A variety of programs and special events take place at libraries, including author visits, film festivals, music, dance and drama. Six of the library's urban facilities have performing arts centers.

The Las Vegas/Clark County Library was named The Gale/Library Journal's "Library of the Year" for 2003. The award honors a North American library for its demonstrated innovation in service to the community and best use of public funds.

Computers are available at all branches, providing word processing software and access to the Internet. Five microcomputer centers provide free computer classes on subjects ranging from word processing and spreadsheet applications to desktop publishing programs. The "Just for Kids" and "Teen Zone" areas of the library's Web site provide book lists, activity information, story time schedules and more. Teens and children who need help with schoolwork can access the Live Homework Help program, a free on-line tutoring service for students in grades 4-12.