Nevada childcare costs.
Median weekly prices for full-time care across 17 Nevada counties, from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. Infant care at Nevada centers runs about $184 per week at the median, above the national median of $173.
Statewide medians, per child
| Age group | Center, weekly | Center, monthly | Home-based, weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $184 | $797 | $129 |
| Toddler | $159 | $689 | $129 |
| Preschool | $150 | $650 | $129 |
| School-age | $146 | $633 | $108 |
Medians across Nevada counties with published prices, most recent study year per county (mostly 2022).
Prices by county
| County | Infant, center | Preschool, center | Infant, home-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $179/wk | $151/wk | $129/wk |
| Churchill County | $184/wk | $150/wk | $129/wk |
| Clark County | $276/wk | $229/wk | $194/wk |
| Douglas County | $177/wk | $149/wk | $129/wk |
| Elko County | $184/wk | $150/wk | $129/wk |
| Esmeralda County | $190/wk | $155/wk | $129/wk |
| Eureka County | $190/wk | $155/wk | $129/wk |
| Humboldt County | $184/wk | $150/wk | $129/wk |
| Lander County | $184/wk | $150/wk | $129/wk |
| Lincoln County | $190/wk | $155/wk | $129/wk |
| Lyon County | $159/wk | $150/wk | $139/wk |
| Mineral County | $184/wk | $150/wk | $129/wk |
| Nye County | $184/wk | $150/wk | $129/wk |
| Pershing County | $190/wk | $155/wk | $129/wk |
| Storey County | $190/wk | $155/wk | $129/wk |
| Washoe County | $257/wk | $211/wk | $182/wk |
| White Pine County | $184/wk | $150/wk | $129/wk |
Prices are county-level weekly medians for full-time care from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices, shown for each county’s most recent study year in that year’s dollars. Some county figures are federal estimates rather than direct survey results, and actual tuition varies widely by program, schedule, and age policies. This information is a general benchmark only, not a quote or financial advice, and Seedling makes no guarantee of its accuracy or completeness. Always confirm current rates with local providers. Source: the National Database of Childcare Prices (DOL Women's Bureau). Read the full methodology.
Staffing rules drive these prices
Staff-to-child ratios are the biggest cost driver in childcare: Nevada requires one adult for every 4 infants at licensed centers. See the full requirements by age group.
Nevada childcare ratiosCommon questions
How much does childcare cost in Nevada?
The median price for full-time infant care at Nevada centers is about $184 per week, roughly $797 per month, and preschool-age care runs about $150 per week. Prices vary a lot by county, so check your county's page for local figures.
Which Nevada county has the most expensive childcare?
Among counties with published prices, Clark County has the highest median for center-based infant care at about $276 per week, while Lyon County has the lowest at about $159 per week.
Is center-based or home-based care cheaper?
Home-based (family childcare) programs usually charge less than centers for the same age group: in Nevada, the median for infant care is about $129 per week home-based versus $184 at centers. Centers typically offer larger programs and more structured staffing, which is part of the price difference.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are county-level medians for full-time care from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices (DOL Women's Bureau), shown for each county's most recent study year. They are a benchmark, not a quote: actual tuition depends on the program, schedule, and age policies, so always confirm rates with local providers.