Our story

Little hands, big hearts, real warmth.

A family-run Reno daycare built on a simple belief: children flourish when they feel safe, seen, and truly cared for.

A place built around children, not around convenience.

Leap Ahead was created to be the kind of place families in Reno deserved: unhurried, warm, and full of real learning disguised as play.

That vision lives in every room — from the way teachers greet each child by name to the hands-on activities that spark genuine curiosity. Every child is known, every family truly welcome.

Family-owned Locally rooted Educator-led
Founder portrait
Early days photo

The values behind every day.

01

Belonging first

Every child and family is welcomed exactly as they are.

02

Wonder over worksheets

Curiosity leads; learning follows naturally through play.

03

Slow, steady growth

We meet children where they are and grow at their pace.

04

Nature as teacher

Outdoor time and natural materials anchor every week.

05

Partnership with parents

We're an extension of home, in constant conversation.

06

Safe, always

Rigorous standards so you can breathe easy all day.

How we grew.

Start

One center, one promise

Leap Ahead opens its doors in Reno with a commitment to warm, family-centered care.

Growth

Programs for every age

Infant through Pre-K programs developed to meet every stage of early childhood.

Community

Reno families trust us

A growing community of Reno families choose Leap Ahead for care they can count on.

Today

Still leaping forward

The same warmth, the same care — and a Reno community that feels like family.

Educators who feel like family.

Our teachers are caring early-childhood specialists — patient, warm, and dedicated to every child in their care.

Program Leadership

Center Director

Program Leadership
Preschool & Pre-K Room

Lead Preschool Teacher

Preschool & Pre-K Room
Infant & Toddler Room

Infant & Toddler Specialist

Infant & Toddler Room
All-Rooms Support

Assistant Educator

All-Rooms Support

Loved by Reno families.

Rated 4.5★ by 38 Reno families on Google.

★★★★★

The teachers genuinely care about every child here. Our little one has grown so much — more confident, more curious, more himself.

Parent photo
A Reno parent
Toddler family
★★★★★

We feel like partners, not just drop-off parents. The communication and warmth here are unlike anywhere we visited.

Parent photo
A local parent
Preschool family
★★★★★

We toured several centers in Reno. This was the only one that felt truly warm, calm, and like home for our child.

Parent photo
A Reno parent
Infant family

Want to feel the Leap Ahead difference?

The best way to know us is to visit. We'd love to show you around and introduce you to our team.

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