The William N. Pennington Foundation has awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada $1.639 million designated for construction costs related to its Smart Start Center on 2805 Mountain St., opening spring 2026.
The site will be BGCWN’s largest Smart Start Center serving 80 children ages newborn to 5 years old for day care and pre-kindergarten. The facility features five classrooms, a private nursing area, and two interactive playgrounds.
The Smart Start Center, previously known as the Mountain Center Smart Start, will be renamed the William N. Pennington Center Smart Start to pay homage to the Pennington Foundation's contribution.
BGCWN purchased 2805 Mountain St., in June 2024 with $1.2 million awarded from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Renovations will begin this year in collaboration with architect FormGrey Studio and Metcalf Builders. This project was supported in part by federal award number 24NVBGC07 awarded to Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
For information, go to bgcwn.org/smartstart.