A home daycare in Sparks must be state-licensed. Nevada's family home license covers five to six children, and since July 2024 the state, not Washoe County, runs child care licensing for the Sparks area.
Home-based child care in Sparks is licensed under NRS and NAC Chapter 432A. A 'family home' license authorizes care for at least five and not more than six children in the provider's residence; larger 'group home' operations serve up to twelve and face added requirements. No more than four children under age three are allowed at a family home. Effective July 1, 2024, Washoe County child care licensing was absorbed by the State of Nevada's child care licensing program, so Sparks providers now license through the state (775-337-4470). Requirements include background checks, TB testing, a safety inspection, and adequate space per child.
Providing unlicensed care beyond the exempt threshold, or exceeding your licensed capacity, can bring closure orders and penalties. Safety or child-ratio violations can lead to suspension of the child care license.
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