Beginning in January 2012, a dual-focus needs assessment and planning process began to determine the feasibility and facilitate county-level implementation of a statewide early childhood data system and a universal kindergarten entry assessment (KEA). Both were components of Nevada's Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) application, which articulated the following goals: 1. Implement effective data practices that link to a statewide early childhood data system and support early childhood educators to understand and utilize child assessment data to improve programs, curriculum and environments. 2. Administer a common, statewide KEA that generates data which educators are trained to use in order to improve program outcomes for children. Nevada was not selected for the RTT-ELC; however, the goals remain an important focus for the Nevada ECAC. This report summarizes the results of a process to understand existing assets and needs related to goal 2, statewide KEA. It is the intention that this work positions Nevada ECAC and other stakeholders to plan and implement a common statewide KEA. (author abstract)