Nevada Statewide Rule
Nevada Family Home Childcare Licensing Requirements
Key Facts
- Primary statute
- NRS 432A.131-.190
- Zoning preemption
- NRS 278.021
- Threshold for license
- 5+ unrelated children
- Family home cap
- 6 children
- Background checks
- FBI fingerprint required
Summary
Nevada requires state licensing through the Division of Public and Behavioral Health for any home caring for more than four unrelated children, setting uniform background-check, capacity, and safety standards under NRS 432A that override most local prohibitions.
"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;
Full Breakdown
Under NRS 432A.131 through 432A.190, a person caring for five or more unrelated children in their residence must obtain a family group home or home child care facility license. Operators and household members aged 14 and older must pass FBI fingerprint background checks, complete CPR and first aid training, and pass annual home inspections covering fire safety, sanitation, and ratios. Maximum capacity is generally six children for a family home and twelve for a group home. NRS 278.021 prohibits cities from treating licensed family child care homes differently than other single-family residential uses for zoning purposes.
Violations & Penalties
Unlicensed operation is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 per day, and the state may seek injunctive closure plus revocation of any future license application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my city zone out my licensed home daycare?
Do I need a license to babysit my neighbor's child?
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