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Licensed Daycare in Smith, Nevada

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

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 Smith 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 Smith typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Smith?

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 Smith

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 Smith 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: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

89430 9

Program types in Smith

Licensed Child Care Center

3 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

Head Start Center

2 centers

All Smith licensed centers

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M Head Start

Mesquite ABC Childcare #38

Smith

2 years - 12 years Cap 92

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Reno #102

Smith

2 years - 12 years Cap 51

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Smith, Nevada?

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Smith, 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 Smith?

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 Smith 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 Smith typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Smith?

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 Smith 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.