Child Care & Development - General Information

Mission Statement

Promote and provide support, education, and resources to Nevada's child care community thereby increasing the development of high-quality child care environments for providers, families, and children.

CCDF State Plan

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan Agenda outlines Nevada's strategy for providing quality child care services to low-income families over the 2025-2027 period. The plan focuses on enhancing child care quality, increasing accessibility, and supporting workforce development.

• Read the CCDF State Plan 2025-2027

Child Care Subsidy Program

The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is the designated lead agency to administer the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).

The CCDF Child Care Program assists low-income families, families receiving temporary public assistance and those transitioning from public assistance in obtaining child care so they can work.  CCDF funds are also used for Quality activities to improve the quality of child care by financially assisting child care providers in their professional development and maintaining healthy, safe, appropriate learning environments for children 0 to 12 years of age.  Other services under Quality include Resource and Referral for parents seeking child care and consumer information on the aspects of quality child care.  Resource and Referral services are available to all Nevada families at no cost.

Child Care Quality

Child Care Quality programs include:

• Accreditation Support
• Southern Nevada's Child Care Training Program
• Tiered Reimbursement
• Child Care Registry
• Pre-K Standards Development
• Infant/Toddler Quality Improvement Grants
• Nevada Strong Start child care services centers

More information on these programs can be found on our Child Care Quality page.

Small Child Care Establishment Registration

If you are interested in becoming a Registered Small Child Care
Provider, please follow the link below for more information.

• Small Child Care Establishment Registration