Home Daycare: Henderson vs Paradise
How do home daycare rules compare between Henderson, NV and Paradise, NV?
Paradise has fewer restrictions than Henderson.
Henderson, NV
Clark County
Home daycares in Henderson must be licensed under Nevada NRS 432A. Family homes care for up to 6 children, group homes 7-12, plus a Henderson home occupation permit under HMC Title 19.
View full Henderson rules →Paradise, NV
Clark County
Home daycare in Clark County requires state licensing through Nevada DPBH plus a county home occupation permit. Family homes allow 6 children; group homes 7-12 with an assistant.
View full Paradise rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Henderson | Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | NRS 432A | - |
| Family Home Max | 6 children | - |
| Group Home Max | 7-12 children | - |
| Local Permit | HMC Title 19 home occupation | County home occupation |
| HOA Rules | May restrict under NRS 116 | - |
| Family Home | - | Up to 6 children |
| Group Home | - | Up to 12 with assistant |
| State Authority | - | NRS 432A, DPBH |
| Insurance | - | Required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Henderson FAQ
How many children can I care for without a Nevada license?
Nevada requires licensing once you care for any child unrelated to you on a regular basis for compensation. There is no unlicensed threshold for paid child care.
Can my Henderson HOA ban a home daycare?
Yes. Under NRS 116, HOAs in master-planned communities like Anthem or Green Valley Ranch can restrict commercial uses including home daycare through recorded CC and Rs.
Paradise FAQ
How many children can I watch at my home in Clark County?
A Family Child Care Home license allows up to 6 children (with no more than 2 under age 2). A Group Child Care Home license allows 7 to 12 children but requires a qualified assistant caregiver and additional space and safety measures.
Can I run a small daycare without a license if it is just a few kids?
Nevada licenses any home caring for more than the provider own children plus a small number of relatives. Informal unlicensed care of non-relatives for pay can trigger NRS 432A enforcement. Check with DPBH before starting.
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