Licensed Daycare in Nevada
Find the right daycare in Nevada in under 5 minutes. 1,508 licensed centers — filter by age, cost, and subsidy. Verified weekly against Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing. Free, no signup.
Listings updated May 2026 from official Nevada licensing records.
Nevada childcare by the numbers
Nevada Childcare Licensing
In Nevada, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:8 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:13 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
What's distinctive about Nevada: Nevada's casino-economy 24/7 work schedules mean many licensed providers offer non-traditional hours. Las Vegas hosts the largest cluster of 24-hour daycares in the country.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:13
- Avg infant cost
- $1,090/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $820/mo
Nevada Daycare Costs by Age (2026)
Infant care in Nevada runs about $13,080/year. Family daycare homes typically cost 10–30% less than centers; Head Start is free for income-eligible families. Toddler & school-age figures are estimates derived from Nevada center averages.
Estimate your exact costHow to Get Childcare Help in Nevada
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Check eligibility for Nevada Child Care and Development Program. Most Nevada families earning up to ~85% of state median income qualify for childcare subsidy assistance.
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Apply early — waitlists are common. Quality infant programs in Nevada often have 3–12 month waitlists. Start during pregnancy if you can. Intake line: (702) 486-9100.
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Stack federal help. The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20–35% of up to $6,000) and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 pre-tax) apply regardless of state subsidy.
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Verify the license before you sign. Confirm current status in the Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing database and tour during operating hours.
Nevada Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Nevada families can apply for Nevada Child Care and Development Program based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (702) 486-9100
Official Nevada & Federal Resources
Independently verify any provider, check subsidy eligibility, and access national child-care databases — all official .gov sources.
Daycare in Nevada — Frequently Asked Questions
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Where to get childcare help in Nevada
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 searchHow this data is sourced. Listings for 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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