Licensed Daycare in Reno, Nevada
81 licensed daycares in Reno, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Nevada licensing records.
Reno listings updated May 2026 from official Nevada records.
Daycare in Reno: what parents should know
Reno has 81 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Child Care Center the most common type (about 15% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Nevada license at indexing time, sourced from Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 11 centers in Reno report infant care (roughly 14% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 9 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 11 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Reno spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 11% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Together, licensed providers in Reno report capacity for roughly 5,716 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Reno childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Reno
ChildCare Aware reports the Nevada average full-time cost at $1,090/month for infant care and $820/month for preschool. City-level prices in Reno vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Nevada families may also qualify for Nevada Child Care and Development Program (intake: (702) 486-9100).
Full Nevada licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:13
- Avg capacity
- 70 kids
Largest licensed centers in Reno
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Where to get childcare help in Reno
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programNevada Child Care and Development Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(702) 486-9100 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Reno, Nevada are compiled from official Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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