Nevada ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Nevada DPBH Child Care Licensing (NAC 432A) regulations. Bloomily helps Nevada childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Nevada licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants birth to 24 months | 1:4 | — |
toddler Toddlers 2 years | 1:6 | — |
threes Preschool 3 years | 1:8 | — |
Preschool (3-5 years) Preschool 4-5 years | 1:12 | — |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 6+ years | 1:15 | — |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Nevada childcare staff
Annual Training (6 hours)
Nevada required 6 hours annual training per NAC 432A.290
Background Check (Nevada)
Nevada fingerprint-based background check through DPS per NRS 432A.170
First Aid (Nevada)
First aid certification appropriate to age of children in care
Health Card (Nevada)
Food handler health card required for staff handling food
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Pediatric CPR (Nevada)
Infant and child CPR certification required per NAC 432A.290
Pre-Service Training (Nevada)
Nevada pre-service orientation within 90 days of employment
TB Test (Nevada)
TB test or risk assessment required within 7 days of employment
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Nevada childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, one during nap time annually
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown drills quarterly per emergency plan
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Shelter in Place
Shelter-in-place drills quarterly
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Recommended Drills
Evacuation
Evacuation to relocation site semi-annually recommended
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Nevada DPBH Child Care Licensing (NAC 432A) requirements
License displayed in prominent location
Ref: NAC 432A.200
Capacity not exceeded
Ref: NAC 432A.350
Operating within licensed hours
Ref: NAC 432A.200
Written operational policies available
Ref: NAC 432A.200
Parent handbook current and distributed
Ref: NAC 432A.200
Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)
Ref: NAC 432A.300
Outdoor play area adequate and safe
Ref: NAC 432A.310
Temperature maintained appropriately
Ref: NAC 432A.300
Adequate lighting in all areas
Ref: NAC 432A.300
Toilets clean and child-accessible
Ref: NAC 432A.300
Handwashing facilities available
Ref: NAC 432A.300
Drinking water readily accessible
Ref: NAC 432A.300
Sleeping/napping equipment appropriate
Ref: NAC 432A.320
Outdoor equipment safe and maintained
Ref: NAC 432A.310
Shade structures for desert sun
Ref: NAC 432A.310
Daily health observation performed
Ref: NAC 432A.340
Handwashing procedures followed
Ref: NAC 432A.340
Diapering area sanitized properly
Ref: NAC 432A.340
Medications stored locked and inaccessible
Ref: NAC 432A.340
First aid supplies stocked and accessible
Ref: NAC 432A.340
Illness exclusion policy enforced
Ref: NAC 432A.340
Safe sleep practices followed (infants)
Ref: NAC 432A.320
Fire extinguishers inspected annually
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Smoke detectors working
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Emergency exits marked and unobstructed
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Fire drills conducted monthly
Ref: NAC 432A.380
One fire drill during nap time annually
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Shelter-in-place drills quarterly
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Lockdown drills quarterly
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Drill records documented properly
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Emergency plan posted
Ref: NAC 432A.380
Hazardous materials stored safely
Ref: NAC 432A.300
Fingerprint background check current for all staff
Ref: NRS 432A.170
Director meets qualification requirements
Ref: NAC 432A.250
CPR certification current
Ref: NAC 432A.290
First Aid certification current
Ref: NAC 432A.290
Staff-to-child ratios maintained
Ref: NAC 432A.350
Annual training completed (6 hours)
Ref: NAC 432A.290
Pre-service orientation within 90 days
Ref: NAC 432A.290
TB test on file (within 7 days of hire)
Ref: NAC 432A.280
Health card on file (food handlers)
Ref: NAC 432A.280
Enrollment forms complete
Ref: NAC 432A.330
Emergency contact information current
Ref: NAC 432A.330
Immunization records on file
Ref: NRS 432A.230
Health examination on file (within 30 days)
Ref: NAC 432A.330
Pickup authorization documented
Ref: NAC 432A.330
Allergy/special needs documented
Ref: NAC 432A.330
Attendance records maintained
Ref: NAC 432A.330
Children supervised at all times
Ref: NAC 432A.350
Sign-in/out procedures followed
Ref: NAC 432A.330
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Nearby State Requirements
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