Nevada licenses formal child care centers and some family-based providers.
The LAP orientation includes a short test; passing permits the applicant to download the certificate and start the license application.
Submission of a complete application and fee 45 days before license expiration
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Care Licensing
In Nevada, child care licensing is managed by the Division of Social ServicesOfficial source
Complete Licensing Application Process (LAP) training before applying for a new facility license.
Before applying for a new child care facility license in Nevada, interested persons must complete the Licensing Application Process (or LAP) training.Official source
The LAP orientation includes a short test; passing permits the applicant to download the certificate and start the license application.
This course is available online via a video and short test. Upon passing the test, applicants will be able to download a certificate and then begin the license application process.Official source
Obtaining a license (application and background check process)Official source
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Open the official agency pageNevada licenses formal child care centers and some family-based providers.
Most formal child care centers and some family-based providers are licensed.Official source
Application fees: family care (up to 6 children), USD 20; group care (up to 12), USD 60; centers (13 or more), USD 100–300.
Child Care Licensing Application Fees: Family Care (up to 6 Children) $20 Group Care (up to 12 Children) $60 Centers (13 Children or more) range from $100 up to $300Official source
Submission of a complete application and fee 45 days before license expiration
Submission of a complete application and fee 45 days prior to license expirationOfficial source
Health and safety; Child nutrition and obesity; First Aid and CPR; Child Development
Child Care Licensing requires training to be completed in a variety of areas, such as health and safety, child nutrition and obesity, First Aid and CPR, Child Development, etc.Official source
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
Submission of a complete application and fee 45 days before license expiration
Submission of a complete application and fee 45 days prior to license expirationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Care Licensing
Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Care Licensing
In Nevada, child care licensing is managed by the Division of Social ServicesOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.dss.nv.gov/programs/child-care-licensing-ccl/
Child Care Licensing (CCL)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.dss.nv.gov/programs/child-care-licensing-ccl/
Obtaining a license (application and background check process)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nevada licenses formal child care centers and some family-based providers.
Nevada licenses formal child care centers and some family-based providers.
Most formal child care centers and some family-based providers are licensed.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Application fees: family care (up to 6 children), USD 20; group care (up to 12), USD 60; centers (13 or more), USD 100–300.
Application fees: family care (up to 6 children), USD 20; group care (up to 12), USD 60; centers (13 or more), USD 100–300.
Child Care Licensing Application Fees: Family Care (up to 6 Children) $20 Group Care (up to 12 Children) $60 Centers (13 Children or more) range from $100 up to $300Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Complete Licensing Application Process (LAP) training before applying for a new facility license.
Complete Licensing Application Process (LAP) training before applying for a new facility license.
Before applying for a new child care facility license in Nevada, interested persons must complete the Licensing Application Process (or LAP) training.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The LAP orientation includes a short test; passing permits the applicant to download the certificate and start the license application.
The LAP orientation includes a short test; passing permits the applicant to download the certificate and start the license application.
This course is available online via a video and short test. Upon passing the test, applicants will be able to download a certificate and then begin the license application process.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Health and safety; Child nutrition and obesity; First Aid and CPR; Child Development
Health and safety; Child nutrition and obesity; First Aid and CPR; Child Development
Child Care Licensing requires training to be completed in a variety of areas, such as health and safety, child nutrition and obesity, First Aid and CPR, Child Development, etc.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Submission of a complete application and fee 45 days before license expiration
Submission of a complete application and fee 45 days prior to license expiration Applies to: Child care facility license renewal
Submission of a complete application and fee 45 days prior to license expirationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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