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.

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.