For the first time in the Child Development Center’s 31-year history at Western Nevada College, the center has received a 5-star program rating.

The 5-star recognition for the CDC comes from the Nevada Silver State Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). As a 5-star child care center, the CDC has demonstrated and documented quality indicators above licensing regulation requirements. The CDC’s 5-star rating is valid for two years.

“Achieving this 5-star designation is truly a reflection of the teachers and their hard work and commitment to the Child Development Center, the children and our families,” said CDC Director Anna Lisa Acosta-Rogers. “They work so hard every day to meet the high standards set by Nevada’s Early Care and Education office and the rating scales, and achieving this honor shows that. We are so proud of this 5-star recognition!”

Previously, the CDC has received a 4-star rating, which is described as a Quality Plus program that exceeds high-quality standards. According to Acosta-Rogers, the CDC has participated in the QRIS since 2009.

"Anna Lisa and her team do an incredible job of caring for children and preparing them for primary school," said WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe. "We commend them for providing the community with a 5-star center!"

All child care centers in Nevada are invited to participate in the QRIS’s voluntary program. The QRIS is a structural approach to improve and assess child care centers. The QRIS assists families locate high-quality child care that is best for them and their children.  

The CDC opened in 1993 and has been recognized for six straight years as the Best Child/Day Care Provider in the Nevada Appeal’s Best of Carson City through voting from community members. Voting for the Best of Carson City 2024 runs through June 23. Vote for the CDC in the Services category at nevadaappeal.com/bestofcarson2024/#/gallery?group=478112.

For more information about the CDC, go to wnc.edu/cdc or phone 775-445-4262.