Child Care and Development Program

General Information

The Child Care & Development Program promotes and provides support, education, and resources to Nevada's child care community.

Income Eligibility Limits Updated

Updated income eligibility limits for child care benefits are effective October 1, 2026. The changes affect initial applications and renewals beginning on or after this date.

The updated Household Size & Monthly Income Chart reflects the new limits and subsidy levels based on the 2026 State Median Income.

View the updated chart below for current income eligibility limits.

Child Care FAQ for Parents and Providers

Find answers to common questions about Nevada’s child care policies under the Division of Social Services. The FAQ is divided into sections for parents and providers, covering topics like copayments, payment processing, notifications, and timesheet submissions.

• Check out the Child Care FAQ

CCDF State Plan

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan Agenda outlines Nevada's strategy for providing quality child care services to low-income families over the 2025-2027 period. The plan focuses on enhancing child care quality, increasing accessibility, and supporting workforce development.

• Read the CCDF State Plan 2025-2027

Subscribe to the latest updates

A dedicated email listserv has been set up to provide interested child care providers and families access to information about child care program news and updates, from the Child Care & Development Program.
Here's how to subscribe:

• Click the link below to send an email.
• Leave the subject line blank.
• In the body of the email, write
  • Parents: "subscribe CHILDCARE PARENTS" 
  • Providers: "subscribe CCDPPROVIDERS"
• Send.
• Click here to subscribe