Nevada childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Nevada — per DPBH Child Care Licensing (NAC 432A). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Nevada
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | 8 |
| Young Toddlers (12-24 months) | 1:6 | 12 |
| two_year | 1:9 | 18 |
| preschool_3 | 1:12 | 24 |
| preschool_4 | 1:13 | 26 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:18 | 36 |
Per DPBH Child Care Licensing (NAC 432A). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Nevada required 6 hours annual training per NAC 432A.290
Renews every 12 months
Nevada fingerprint-based background check through DPS per NRS 432A.170
Renews every 60 months
First aid certification appropriate to age of children in care
Renews every 24 months
Food handler health card required for staff handling food
Renews every 60 months
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Infant and child CPR certification required per NAC 432A.290
Renews every 24 months
Nevada pre-service orientation within 90 days of employment
TB test or risk assessment required within 7 days of employment
Renews every 48 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | monthly | Yes |
| evacuation | quarterly | Yes |
Nevada DPBH Pre-Inspection Checklist
- License displayed in prominent location
- Capacity not exceeded
- Operating within licensed hours
- Written operational policies available
- Parent handbook current and distributed
- Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)
- Outdoor play area adequate and safe
- Temperature maintained appropriately
- Adequate lighting in all areas
- Toilets clean and child-accessible
- Handwashing facilities available
- Drinking water readily accessible
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Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.