Licensed Daycare in Wellington, Nevada
9 licensed daycares in Wellington, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Nevada licensing records.
Wellington listings updated May 2026 from official Nevada records.
Daycare in Wellington: what parents should know
Wellington has 9 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Child Care Center the most common type (about 33% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Nevada license at indexing time, sourced from Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 2 centers in Wellington report infant care (roughly 22% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 2 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Combined, Wellington's licensed centers hold about 598 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Wellington childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Wellington
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 Wellington 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
- 66 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Wellington
Largest licensed centers in Wellington
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Wellington licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Wellington
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.
Official license searchChildcare resources for Wellington
Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.
How this data is sourced. Listings for Wellington, 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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