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Licensed Daycare in Reno, Nevada

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

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 Reno 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 Reno typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Reno?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,090/mo

Nevada avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Reno

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 Reno 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: 70 kids

ZIP codes covered

89502 15 89511 13 89512 11 89503 11 89509 10 89523 9 89510 9 89506 9

Program types in Reno

Licensed Child Care Center

12 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

11 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

All Reno licensed centers

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E Before/After School

Elko Childcare Academy #19

Reno

School Age (5+) Cap 98

E Licensed Center

Elko Generations Daycare #14

Reno

Infants & Toddlers Cap 105

E Family Daycare

Elko KinderSmile #15

Reno

School Age (5+) Cap 78

E Head Start

Elko Learning Center #18

Reno

2 years - 12 years Cap 103

E Infant Care

Elko Little Angels #12

Reno

Preschool (2-5) Cap 86

E Infant Care

Elko Little Stars Daycare #20

Reno

Preschool (2-5) Cap 72

E Preschool

Elko Playhouse Academy #17

Reno

Preschool (2-5) Cap 93

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Elko #13

Reno

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 99

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Henderson #79

Reno

School Age (5+) Cap 47

F Infant Care

First Steps Boulder City #100

Reno

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

F Licensed Center

First Steps Sparks #50

Reno

Infants & Toddlers Cap 106

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Carson City #94

Reno

Infants & Toddlers Cap 59

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Winnemucca #28

Reno

Preschool (2-5) Cap 52

H Group Care

Happy Days Sparks Daycare #44

Reno

School Age (5+) Cap 53

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Winnemucca Daycare #30

Reno

Infants & Toddlers Cap 92

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

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Reno, Nevada?

Our directory lists 81 licensed childcare centers in Reno, 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 Reno?

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 Reno 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 Reno typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Reno?

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 Reno 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.