DPBH Child Care Licensing (NAC 432A) Compliant

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.

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Staff-to-Child Ratios

Required ratios for Nevada licensed childcare facilities

Age GroupStaff : ChildrenMax Group Size
Infants (0-12 months)
Less than 9 months
1:48 children
Young Toddlers (12-24 months)
9 months to less than 2 years
1:612 children
two_year
2 to less than 3 years
1:918 children
preschool_3
3 to less than 4 years
1:1224 children
preschool_4
4 to less than 5 years
1:1326 children
School Age (5+ years)
5 years and older; upper bound set to 156 months (13 years) per convention
1:1836 children

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Required Certifications

Certifications required for Nevada childcare staff

Annual Training (6 hours)

Nevada required 6 hours annual training per NAC 432A.290

Renew annuallyDocument required

Background Check (Nevada)

Nevada fingerprint-based background check through DPS per NRS 432A.170

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

First Aid (Nevada)

First aid certification appropriate to age of children in care

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Health Card (Nevada)

Food handler health card required for staff handling food

Renew every 5 yearsDocument required

Mandated Reporter Training

California mandated reporter training for child abuse

Document required

Pediatric CPR (Nevada)

Infant and child CPR certification required per NAC 432A.290

Renew every 2 yearsDocument required

Pre-Service Training (Nevada)

Nevada pre-service orientation within 90 days of employment

Document required

TB Test (Nevada)

TB test or risk assessment required within 7 days of employment

Renew every 48 monthsDocument required

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Emergency Drill Requirements

Required safety drills for Nevada childcare facilities

Required Drills

Fire Drill

Monthly

NAC 432A.280(3)(a): fire drill at least once every month

Ref: Nev. Admin. Code § 432A.280(3)(a)–(b), verified via Cornell LII https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/nevada/NAC-432A-280

Evacuation

Quarterly

NAC 432A.280(3)(b): drill for natural disasters at least once every 3 months

Ref: Nev. Admin. Code § 432A.280(3)(a)–(b), verified via Cornell LII https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/nevada/NAC-432A-280

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Pre-Inspection Checklist

50 items based on Nevada DPBH Child Care Licensing (NAC 432A) requirements

Licensing(5)Physical Environment(10)Health Practices(7)Safety Practices(10)Staff Requirements(9)Child Records(7)Supervision(2)

License displayed in prominent location

Ref: NAC 432A.200

Licensing

Capacity not exceeded

Ref: NAC 432A.350

Licensing

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: NAC 432A.200

Licensing

Written operational policies available

Ref: NAC 432A.200

Licensing

Parent handbook current and distributed

Ref: NAC 432A.200

Licensing

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: NAC 432A.300

Physical Environment

Outdoor play area adequate and safe

Ref: NAC 432A.310

Physical Environment

Temperature maintained appropriately

Ref: NAC 432A.300

Physical Environment

Adequate lighting in all areas

Ref: NAC 432A.300

Physical Environment

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: NAC 432A.300

Physical Environment

Handwashing facilities available

Ref: NAC 432A.300

Physical Environment

Drinking water readily accessible

Ref: NAC 432A.300

Physical Environment

Sleeping/napping equipment appropriate

Ref: NAC 432A.320

Physical Environment

Outdoor equipment safe and maintained

Ref: NAC 432A.310

Physical Environment

Shade structures for desert sun

Ref: NAC 432A.310

Physical Environment

Daily health observation performed

Ref: NAC 432A.340

Health Practices

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: NAC 432A.340

Health Practices

Diapering area sanitized properly

Ref: NAC 432A.340

Health Practices

Medications stored locked and inaccessible

Ref: NAC 432A.340

Health Practices

First aid supplies stocked and accessible

Ref: NAC 432A.340

Health Practices

Illness exclusion policy enforced

Ref: NAC 432A.340

Health Practices

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: NAC 432A.320

Health Practices

Fire extinguishers inspected annually

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

Smoke detectors working

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

Emergency exits marked and unobstructed

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

Fire drills conducted monthly

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

One fire drill during nap time annually

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

Shelter-in-place drills quarterly

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

Lockdown drills quarterly

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

Drill records documented properly

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

Emergency plan posted

Ref: NAC 432A.380

Safety Practices

Hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: NAC 432A.300

Safety Practices

Fingerprint background check current for all staff

Ref: NRS 432A.170

Staff Requirements

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: NAC 432A.250

Staff Requirements

CPR certification current

Ref: NAC 432A.290

Staff Requirements

First Aid certification current

Ref: NAC 432A.290

Staff Requirements

Staff-to-child ratios maintained

Ref: NAC 432A.350

Staff Requirements

Annual training completed (6 hours)

Ref: NAC 432A.290

Staff Requirements

Pre-service orientation within 90 days

Ref: NAC 432A.290

Staff Requirements

TB test on file (within 7 days of hire)

Ref: NAC 432A.280

Staff Requirements

Health card on file (food handlers)

Ref: NAC 432A.280

Staff Requirements

Enrollment forms complete

Ref: NAC 432A.330

Child Records

Emergency contact information current

Ref: NAC 432A.330

Child Records

Immunization records on file

Ref: NRS 432A.230

Child Records

Health examination on file (within 30 days)

Ref: NAC 432A.330

Child Records

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: NAC 432A.330

Child Records

Allergy/special needs documented

Ref: NAC 432A.330

Child Records

Attendance records maintained

Ref: NAC 432A.330

Child Records

Children supervised at all times

Ref: NAC 432A.350

Supervision

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: NAC 432A.330

Supervision

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