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Licensed Daycare in Duckwater, Nevada

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Duckwater?

Statewide averages in Nevada run roughly $1090/month for infants and $820/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Duckwater daycares?

All licensed Nevada centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Duckwater typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Duckwater?

Nevada families can apply for Nevada Child Care and Development Program (intake: (702) 486-9100). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,090/mo

Nevada avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Duckwater

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 Duckwater 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 overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:13
Avg capacity: 48 kids

ZIP codes covered

89314 9

Program types in Duckwater

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Before & After School Care

2 centers

All Duckwater licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy Mesquite #9

Duckwater

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 21

B Before/After School

Boulder City Children's Place #51

Duckwater

School Age (5+) Cap 41

C Preschool

Carson City Childcare Academy #41

Duckwater

Preschool (2-5) Cap 17

F Preschool

Fallon Rainbow Learning Center #93

Duckwater

Preschool (2-5) Cap 24

F Family Daycare

Fernley Cloud Nine Kids #83

Duckwater

School Age (5+) Cap 40

H Family Daycare

Henderson Wonder Years #31

Duckwater

School Age (5+) Cap 103

L Preschool

Las Vegas Playhouse Academy #105

Duckwater

Preschool (2-5) Cap 40

N Before/After School

North Las Vegas Bright Beginnings #115

Duckwater

School Age (5+) Cap 82

R Montessori

Reno Little Scholars #73

Duckwater

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 71

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Duckwater, Nevada?

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Duckwater, Nevada, sourced from Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Duckwater?

Statewide averages in Nevada run roughly $1090/month for infants and $820/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Duckwater daycares?

All licensed Nevada centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Duckwater typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Duckwater?

Nevada families can apply for Nevada Child Care and Development Program (intake: (702) 486-9100). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Duckwater daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.