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Child Care Licensing
Welcome to the Child Care Licensing page! Here you will find important announcements related to licensing (upcoming Child Care Board meetings, regulation changes, etc.), answers to commonly asked questions, learn about your role as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect and locate your Licensing surveyor by accessing the statewide contact list at the bottom of the page. Be sure to check back frequently as this page will be updated on an as needed basis.
Announcements...
 
 
 
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
Child care providers are one of many groups of professionals required to report known or reasonable suspicion of abuse and/or neglect of children in their care.  According to Nevada Revised Statute 432B.220, reports of suspected abuse must be made within 24 hours of becoming aware of such a concern.*  Reports can be made to any one of the agencies listed below:
 
Child Protective Services: 1-800-992-5757
 
Child Care Licensing (see numbers listed at bottom of page)
 
Police
 
Any other Child Welfare agency
* Child care providers in Washoe County are required to report a suspicion of abuse and/or neglect within one hour of becoming aware of such a concern.
  What to Expect When Making a Report
 
When making a report, you will be asked for specific information about the child. Collect as much of this information as possible before calling:
 
Name, child, address, age and sex of the child
 
Name and address of parents or other person responsible for care
 
Nature and extent of the abuse or neglect of the child
 
Evidence of any previously known or suspected abuse
 
The name, address and relationship, if known, of the person suspected of the abuse
  By law, all reports are kept anonymous (your name will not be released).
  Failure to Report
  Because child care providers are considered mandated reporters for suspicion of child abuse and neglect, failure to report could result in a misdemeanor charge.
  Professional Development and Training
 
Every child care provider in Nevada working in a licensed child care setting is required to complete training in the Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect within 90 days of employment. To find training in your area, please visit the online calendar of approved training.
 
Statewide Contact List
  Bureau of Services for Child Care
 
The mission of the Bureau of Services for Child Care is to reduce the risk of harm to children placed in child care outside of their own home. To ensure the health, safety and proper treatment of children receiving out-of-home care, the Bureau has the responsibility for initial licensing, continued monitoring and providing technical assistance to child care facilities caring for five or more children not licensed by local entities. Facilities include child care centers, on-site centers, care for ill children, special needs centers, pre-schools, nurseries for infants and toddlers, accommodation facilities, family care homes, group care homes, institutions and outdoor youth programs. These functions are statewide and jurisdiction includes all rural counties, the incorporated areas of Clark County and designated federal, state and county operated programs for children.
    Northern Nevada
      Carson City
Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey Counties & State operated facilities in Washoe and Carson City
Main Number: (775) 684-4463
4126 Technology Way, 3rd Floor
Carson City, NV 89706
      Elko
Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Northern Lincoln, Northern Nye and White Pine Counties
Main Number: (775) 753-1237
1010 Ruby Vista Drive, Suite 101
Elko, NV 89801
    Southern Nevada
      Clark County
Henderson, North Las Vegas, Mesquite, Boulder City, Southern Lincoln and Southern Nye Counties
Main Number: (702) 486-7918
4220 S. Maryland Parkway, Bldg. B, Suite 300
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Click here to access a listing of child care facilities licensed by the
Bureau of Services for Child Care.
 
  City of Las Vegas Child Care Licensing
  Within Las Vegas city limits only
Main Number: (702) 229-6281 
400 Stewart
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Click here to access a listing of child care facilities licensed by
the City of Las Vegas.
 
  Clark County Business License/Child Care Licensing
  Within unincorporated areas of Clark County
Main Number: (702) 455-3894
500 Grand Central Parkway, 3rd Floor
PO Box 551810
Las Vegas, NV 89155
 
Washoe County Social Services Department - Child Care Licensing
 

Washoe County Child Care Services is responsible for regulating and monitoring the temporary care provided to children outside of their home by caregivers other than their natural parents. They use the laws and regulations set by the State and the County to insure a minimum level of care is provided to children to maintain and facilitate their normal development, health, safety, and welfare.

  Main Number: (775) 337-4470
PO Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520
Click here to access a listing of child care facilities licensed by
Washoe County Social Services.





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