What is Child Care Licensing?
Child Care Licensing (CCL) serves Nevada’s communities by ensuring programs meet health and safety standards to protect your child. Licensed providers are regularly inspected and must follow specific rules to maintain a safe environment.
Who licenses child care programs?
Choosing the right child care is crucial for your child's safety and development. In Nevada, child care licensing is managed by the Division of Social Services to ensure program's meet the state's safety standards (Nevada Administrative Code 432A).
What types of child care programs are licensed?
Most formal child care centers and some family-based providers are licensed. Licensed care means the provider meets basic health, safety, and training standards. Learn more about child care facility types and what they offer.
Why Licensing Matters for Your Family
Licensed child care programs are required to meet minimum health and safety standards, including background checks for staff, regular inspections, and adherence to safety protocols (see Services and Facilities for Care of Children Laws and Regulations). Choosing a licensed child care provider means:
- Your child is in a safe and healthy environment.
- Providers have undergone background checks and training.
- Facilities are regularly inspected for compliance.
Nevada's child care licensing laws and regulations prioritize children's health, safety, and development, ensuring access to quality learning environments. By regulating a variety of care options, these laws support families and cater to diverse needs.
Open a Licensed Child Care Facility
Opening a child care facility in Nevada can be a rewarding and impactful endeavor. With the growing need for quality child care, there’s an opportunity to provide a vital service to your community while building a meaningful career. Starting a child care facility involves careful planning, dedication, and a commitment to meeting state licensing requirements.
Get started on learning how to open a facility using the links below.
Child Care Licensing Data
Child Care Licensing publishes monthly reports detailing child care capacity statewide, broken down by county and city. The Statewide Annual Licensing Report below provides a glimpse of child care numbers crossing jurisdictional lines by giving total number of licensed facilities, number of each type of facility licensed, number of substantiated and unsubstantiated complaints and more throughout Nevada.
Learn More About Child Care Licensing
Visit ChildCare.gov Licensing Overview to learn how licensing works to protect children and support families.