Licensed Daycare in Las Vegas, Nevada
257 licensed daycares in Las Vegas, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Nevada licensing records.
Las Vegas listings updated August 2026 from official Nevada records.
Daycare in Las Vegas: what parents should know
Las Vegas has 257 licensed childcare providers in our directory. Every provider here holds a current Nevada license at indexing time, sourced from Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 32 centers in Las Vegas report infant care (roughly 12% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 33 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 32 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Las Vegas spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 12% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Las Vegas providers are approved for approximately 18,473 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Las Vegas childcare by the numbers
The Las Vegas childcare landscape
Las Vegas runs on a 24-hour economy, and its childcare market is shaped by it: the city has an unusually high number of licensed providers offering overnight and non-traditional-hours care for casino, hospitality, and healthcare workers. That focus on shift-work families is what sets Las Vegas apart.
Non-traditional-hours and 24/7 care
Because so many Las Vegas parents work nights, weekends, and rotating shifts, the metro has one of the country's largest concentrations of licensed providers offering evening, overnight, and 24-hour care. If you work the Strip or a hospital schedule, ask specifically about non-traditional hours — it is far more available here than in most cities.
Free pre-K and subsidies
Nevada funds limited state pre-K through Nevada Ready! Pre-K for eligible 4-year-olds. The childcare subsidy is the Child Care and Development Program (CCDP), administered in the Las Vegas area through The Children's Cabinet, which also serves as the local resource-and-referral agency and can help match shift-friendly providers.
Licensing and quality
Child care in the Las Vegas area is licensed locally — by Clark County and the City of Las Vegas — with state oversight from Nevada's Division of Public and Behavioral Health. Check a provider's Silver State Stars rating, Nevada's quality system, alongside any NAEYC accreditation.
Neighborhoods and cost
Full-time infant care in Las Vegas commonly runs $1,000–$1,300/month. Summerlin and nearby Henderson skew higher-end and family-oriented; Centennial Hills and the northwest are growing fast; and providers near the resort corridor are most likely to offer the overnight hours hospitality families need.
When to start looking
Apply for Nevada Ready! Pre-K and CCDP through The Children's Cabinet ahead of the fall. For infant care — especially with overnight needs — tour early and join waitlists, since shift-friendly infant spots are the scarcest.
Childcare costs in Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas 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 overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:13
- Avg capacity
- 71 kids
What will daycare actually cost you in Las Vegas?
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What to pack for the first day
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Largest licensed centers in Las Vegas
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
No openings near Las Vegas? Widen the search
Waitlists are normal in high-demand areas. Centers one ZIP code over often have space, and part-time or in-home options may open sooner — start by checking nearby ZIP codes.
Found a center in Las Vegas? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
All Las Vegas licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Las Vegas
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.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Las Vegas, 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 · August 2026 · methodology
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