Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Nevada

Nevada is home to 494 state-licensed care providers spanning 16 counties and 52 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

52Cities

16Counties

494Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	337	View in Nevada
Family Child Care Homes	72	View in Nevada
Group Child Care Homes	73	View in Nevada
Preschools	85	View in Nevada
Head Start Programs	77	View in Nevada
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	183	View in Nevada

Cities in Nevada

Las Vegas, NV 340 providers Reno, NV 130 providers Henderson, NV 67 providers North Las Vegas, NV 54 providers Sparks, NV 49 providers Carson City, NV 29 providers Elko, NV 12 providers Fernley, NV 12 providers Dayton, NV 9 providers Fallon, NV 9 providers Sun Valley, NV 9 providers Gardnerville, NV 8 providers

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Amargosa

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C

Carson City

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Dayton

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F

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Gardnerville

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Incline Village

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M

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Pahrump

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Reno

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W

Y

Yerington

Counties in Nevada

Choosing care in Nevada

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Nevada, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Nevada have?

According to current licensing data, Nevada has 494 licensed providers: 337 child care centers, 72 family child care homes, and 85 preschools.

How does Nevada score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Nevada has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Nevada have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson lead Nevada for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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