Licensed Daycare in Virginia City, Nevada
9 licensed daycares in Virginia City, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Nevada licensing records.
Virginia City listings updated August 2026 from official Nevada records.
Daycare in Virginia City: what parents should know
There are 9 licensed childcare providers on record in Virginia City, with Infant Care the most common type (about 33% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Nevada license at indexing time, sourced from Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 3 centers in Virginia City report infant care (roughly 33% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 2 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
In total, Virginia City providers are approved for approximately 571 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Virginia City childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Virginia City
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 Virginia City 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
- 63 kids
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Largest licensed centers in Virginia City
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
No openings near Virginia City? 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 Virginia City? 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 Virginia City licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Virginia City
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 Virginia City, 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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