Clark County, NV Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)
Key Facts
- Family Home
- Up to 6 children
- Group Home
- Up to 12 with assistant
- State Authority
- NRS 432A, DPBH
- Local Permit
- County home occupation
- Insurance
- Required
Summary
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.
NRS 432A.024 "Child care facility" defined. 1. "Child care facility" means: (a) An establishment operated and maintained for the purpose of furnishing care on a temporary or permanent basis, during the day or overnight, to five or more children under 18 years of age, if compensation is received for the care of any of those children; (b) An on-site child care facility; (c) A child care institution; or (d) An outdoor youth program. 2. "Child care facility" does not include: (a) The home of a natural parent or guardian, foster home as defined in NRS 424.014 or maternity home; (b) A home in which the only children received, cared for and maintained are related within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity by blood, adoption or marriage to the person operating the facility; (c) A home in which a person provides care for the children of a friend or neighbor for not more than 4 weeks if the person who provides the care does not regularly engage in that activity; (d) A location at which an out-of-school-time program is operated; (e) A seasonal or temporary recreation program; (f) An out-of-school recreation program; or (g) A receiving center, as defined in NRS 424.0175.
Full Breakdown
Nevada licenses child care facilities under NRS Chapter 432A and NAC 432A through the Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) Child Care Licensing. A Family Child Care Home may serve up to 6 children including the provider own, with only 2 under age 2. A Group Child Care Home may serve 7 to 12 children with a qualified assistant caregiver. Licensing requires background checks (state, federal, and DMV), 15 hours of initial training, CPR and first aid certification, annual TB testing, fire and building inspections, and a home safety assessment covering pool fencing, medication storage, firearm lock-up, and sleep safety.
Clark County also requires a home occupation permit under Title 30 and a county business license. The Southern Nevada Health District may inspect food preparation. 065 and IRC requirements (48 inch barrier, self-closing self-latching gate). Operators must maintain liability insurance and written policies on discipline, medication, and emergencies. Home daycare is generally allowed in residential zones under Title 30 as a conditionally permitted home occupation, but some master-planned communities restrict it through CC and Rs.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a state license: NRS Chapter 432A violation with civil penalties up to 1,000 dollars per day plus potential criminal charges. Exceeding child count: license suspension. Pool barrier failure: immediate closure order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many children can I watch at my home in Clark County?
Can I run a small daycare without a license if it is just a few kids?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Clark County
Compare Clark County to another location·View the Nevada home business overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.