Experience matters when it comes to an early childhood program and we have years of experience promoting excellence in early childhood education. The members of the teaching staff are committed to our vision, well versed in child development, have early childhood experience and are excited about ongoing professional education. They follow a team teaching approach when planning and working with the children. The staff’s knowledge and experience in the field of early childhood education enables them to provide an environment where children learn while they play.
Incline Village Nursery School staff members are required to complete a minimum of 24 continuing education hours in child development approved by Washoe County Social Services per year.
Nicole Stirling – Interim Director
Nicole is a Kings Beach native who grew up right here on the north shore, and graduated from high school at North Tahoe High (class of ’97). After attending college at University of North Texas, and California State University, Chico she earned her Bachelor’s degree in music performance, with a minor in early childhood education and moved to Seattle for 10 years post-college. She began her early childhood career in 1999 while teaching music at Chico preschools, and then moved on to Bright Horizons Family solutions in Belleuve, WA as a music teacher, preschool teacher, and assistant director. After starting her family they moved back to Kings Beach in 2011, and Nicole took over the Director role at Incline Village Nursery School. She and her husband Dave are also artists, and opened a small retail business in Kings Beach in 2021 called Chickadee Art Collective, where they sell art and wares made by local artists, and also host kids art camps and adult art workshops. 
What do you love most about working at IVNS?
IVNS is the most joyful place on the planet to work! I love being able to come in each day for laughter, joy, and creativity, while also teaching kids the skills and knowledge that they will take with them through the rest of their lives. I love that IVNS is a north shore staple for so many preschoolers, and that our longevity amongst our community lasts across multiple generations.
Lindsay Rudd – Co-Lead Teacher
Lindsay is the backbone of IVNS! She will be entering her 10th year working for our little pre-school. Lindsay has her associates degree in Liberal Studies and over 200 hours of Early Childhood Education training as well as countless hours teaching in our classroom. She has played multiple roles here at our school including parent, assistant teacher, and has served as Board President while her daughters attended IVNS. She pours her heart and soul into her students and work and it truly shows. Any special projects you see around the classroom are usually from the creativity of Miss Lindsay! In her free time she loves to be with her family. Her daughters are now in middle school right here at at our own IMS! You can usually find her at local sporting events like volley ball or basketball or at the beach. She always LOVES running into current students and alumni!
What do you love most about IVNS?
I love that IVNS is like a family. We partner with each student and parent to give every single child what they need from their pre-school experience. I love watching the family friendships blossom over the 2 years in our program and carry on into elementary school. It is really special to be a part of that.
Shelby Yorkey – Co-Lead Teacher
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