Henderson, NV Building Safety: Childcare Center Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum lot size
- 10,000 sq ft (residential)
- Separation from other facilities
- 1,000 linear feet
- Capacity for this use class
- 7 to 12 children
- Reduction path
- Conditional Use Permit only
- Space standard
- Per NAC 432A.250
Summary
Henderson's Development Code sets minimum lot size, street frontage, and a 1,000-foot separation between group child care and day care facilities in residential districts.
Group Child Care... a residential dwelling used primarily as a residence or an accommodation facility that provides care for at least seven children but no more than 12 children... ii. Separation. Group childcare uses located within residential districts shall be located a minimum of 1,000 linear feet from any Day Care Center or other Group Child Care use also located within a residential district, unless modified through CUP approval. iii. Location. Group childcare uses shall: (a) Be located on lots that front a street right-of-way that allows on-street parking on both sides of the street if in a residential zoning district; and (b) Be located on a lot of at least 10,000 square feet in size, unless modified through CUP approval.
Full Breakdown
Group child care (7-12 children) in a residential dwelling must sit on a lot of at least 10,000 square feet fronting a street that allows on-street parking on both sides, and stay 1,000 linear feet from any other Day Care Center or Group Child Care use in a residential district. Both limits can be reduced only through a Conditional Use Permit. Indoor and outdoor play space must meet Nevada's licensing standard, NAC 432A.250.
Violations & Fines
Operating group child care without meeting the lot-size, frontage, or 1,000-foot separation standard is a zoning violation subject to Community Development and Services Director enforcement under Development Code Chapter 19.35, including a stop-work or cease-use order until a Conditional Use Permit is obtained or the site is brought into compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this rule apply outside Henderson city limits?
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