Nevada County Local News: Families & Children

Little Gems of the Sierra, a nonprofit Waldorf-inspired early childhood program, is expanding once again to meet the increasing demand for childcare in the Truckee-Tahoe region. Since its launch in 2020, the program has evolved to serve local families, most recently adding its first infant classroom and planning further growth to accommodate rising enrollment needs.

Tahoe Forest Health System announced the arrival of the first baby of the New Year, Idalia Sol Gainey, born on January 1, 2025, at 10:40 a.m.

Soda Springs is a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family. For kids ages 7 and younger, the Planet Kids snow play area features tubing carousels, tubing lanes, snow volcanoes to climb, and more. Families can also enjoy 10 tubing runs at Tube Town, perfect for all ages. The resort opens on Nov. 27 for the 2024-25 season.

Youth development nonprofit, SOS Outreach, plans to award an estimated $45,000 in scholarships to families this winter season. The nonprofit, which engages over 3,000 youth annually across 10 states and 15 communities, helps young people develop life skills through the power of mentorship in the outdoors. 

For Nevada County to be wildfire resilient and disaster-ready it will take all of us. This is something the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services has recognized, having worked to identify gaps in disaster preparedness with their 2024 Disaster Engagement Strategy. One of the gaps identified was Youth Emergency Preparedness.

The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is pleased to offer free summer meals for children 18 years of age and under and disabled adults through the Seamless Summer Options program.

The 2024 St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program begins June 26 and will continue every Wednesday through August 21st.

The Nevada County Public Health Department is hosting a free community baby shower for eastern county residents on June 4.