The information provided on this page is a basic outline of Nevada Child Care requirements that pertain to the design and construction of Child Care Facilities in the State of Nevada. This information is a brief synopsis and does not include all of the detailed requirements needed to satisfy the governing authorities for Child Care Licensing, Building Code, Fire Code, Accessibility, or local Zoning. These guidelines are for general information and planning purposes. Contact the governing authority directly or engage a Licensed Architect to complete a full analysis of your school location.
NEVADA Child Care Licensing Requirements
Child Care license obtained from:
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
4150 Technology Way, Carson, City, NV 89706
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/nac-432a.html#NAC432ASec250
License renewal is required every year.
Indoor Space Requirements: 35 sf per Child
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< 9 Mos. |
9Mos.- 2Years |
2Years |
3Years |
4 Years |
5+ Years |
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Required Teacher:Child Ratio |
1:4 |
1:6 |
1:9 |
1:12 |
1:13 |
1:18 |
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Required Max. Group Size |
8 |
12 |
18 |
24 |
26 |
36 |
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Recommended Classroom Capacity |
8 |
12 |
18 |
24 |
26 |
36 |
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Recommended Staff per Classroom |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Recommended Min. Classroom Area |
280 sf. |
420 sf. |
630 sf. |
840 sf. |
910 sf. |
1260 sf. |
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Outdoor Space Requirements: 37 1/2 sf per child
- The play area at each childcare must be fenced or enclosed in a manner that prevents unsupervised areas.
- There have to be resilient surfaces underneath any elevated play equipment.
- If childcare has playground equipment, it should be designed for children of all ages in the facility and also to minimize injuries.
- The outdoor play area can not be located where any bodies of water are.
Building Code Requirements
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CHILD FIXTURES |
ADULT FIXTURES |
DRINKING FOUNTAINS |
MOP SINK |
BATH TUB/ SHOWER |
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1: 15 |
1:50 |
1:100 |
1 |
1 |
Fire Code Requirements
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16 |
You must be at least 16 years old and have completed the course in the development of children within 6 months to be employed. |
6 |
Inspections of any part of the building can occur at any time at least two times during the 12-month licensing period or once every 6 months. |
2 |
All stairs must be free of obstacles. Handrails with turns must be provided if there are 2 or more steps. |
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Did you know . . .
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Every local licensing agency must monthly submit to the Bureau a roaster of all facilities in its jurisdiction which are currently licensed. |  |
Every member of the staff and volunteer must present to the director written evidence that the employee is free from communicable tuberculosis. |  |
Heaters, fireplaces, or smaller devices in rooms used for child care, must be protected from the contact of children. |
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Research completed by Calbert Design Group, LLC. Updated 2019