Avg Infant (Center)
$10,033 /yr
Across 17 Nevada counties
Statewide childcare costs · DOL NDCP 2022
Childcare costs in Nevada
According to PlainChildcare's state ranking (DOL NDCP county averages), Nevada ranks #18 of 45 jurisdictions by average center-based infant care price (cheapest = #1).
Data updated 2026-07-05
- $10,033
- Avg infant (center)
- +5%
- Vs. national avg
- #18 of 45
- Corpus placement
NDCP state market brief
Nevada statewide sticker posture
- PRICE PAR vs national NDCP mean
- AVG $10,033 Center infant avg
- SPREAD $6,091 County min–max gap
- RANK #18 of 45 National state rank
- COUNT 17 Reporting counties
- MIN $8,242 Cheapest county
- MAX $14,333 Priciest county
- PHOTO Nebraska Nearest avg peer
Avg-infant peers
Avg Toddler (Center)
$8,666 /yr
Center-based weighted average
Avg Preschool (Center)
$8,309 /yr
Center-based weighted average
Infant cost spread
$8,242 – $14,333
Lowest to highest county
Nevada center-based childcare averages by age
Annual cost averaged across all reporting counties. Source: DOL Women's Bureau NDCP 2022.
Where Nevada ranks on infant-care cost
Average center-based infant care, every U.S. state with reported prices
$10,033 Among the most affordable more affordable than 60% of 45 US states
Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2026-07-05
Nevada infant care vs. HHS 7%-of-income affordability ceiling 62.7%
HHS 7% threshold
Bar shows Nevada infant care as a share of an $80,000 reference household income. The dark marker shows the HHS 7% threshold, anything past it is officially "unaffordable" by federal definition.
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Cheapest Childcare
Counties with the lowest infant care costs in Nevada, starting at $8,242/yr
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Most Expensive Childcare
Counties with the highest infant care costs in Nevada, up to $14,333/yr
Childcare Landscape Across Nevada
Across Nevada's 17 counties with NDCP price coverage, center-based infant care averages $10,033/year (PAR vs the national mean), toddler $8,666/year, preschool $8,309/year. Costs step down gradually with age here, tracking the typical national pattern where lower infant staffing ratios drive early-years pricing higher. County stickers run $8,242 to $14,333 (Δ $6,091/yr). Licensing ratios and background checks are uniform statewide; density and subsidy acceptance are not - use the county table and Read-with drills below, not a clone licensing essay.
Counties
| County | Infant /yr | Toddler /yr | Preschool /yr | % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $9,314 | $8,656 | $7,835 | 13.8% |
| Churchill County | $9,544 | $8,025 | $7,808 | 13.6% |
| Clark County | $14,333 | $12,504 | $11,922 | 20.5% |
| Douglas County | $9,218 | $8,568 | $7,754 | 10.9% |
| Elko County | $9,544 | $8,025 | $7,808 | 10.9% |
| Esmeralda County | $9,858 | $8,289 | $8,065 | 24.2% |
| Eureka County | $9,858 | $8,289 | $8,065 | 13.3% |
| Humboldt County | $9,544 | $8,025 | $7,808 | 12.6% |
| Lander County | $9,544 | $8,025 | $7,808 | 10.3% |
| Lincoln County | $9,858 | $8,289 | $8,065 | 14.6% |
| Lyon County | $8,242 | $8,025 | $7,816 | 11.8% |
| Mineral County | $9,544 | $8,025 | $7,808 | 20.5% |
| Nye County | $9,544 | $8,025 | $7,808 | 17.8% |
| Pershing County | $9,858 | $8,289 | $8,065 | 14.9% |
| Storey County | $9,858 | $8,289 | $8,065 | 11.3% |
| Washoe County | $13,368 | $11,955 | $10,957 | 16.4% |
| White Pine County | $9,544 | $8,025 | $7,808 | 13.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Nevada rank on childcare costs nationally?
Nevada's average center-based infant care ($10,033/yr) is cheaper than 60% of the 45 U.S. states with reported NDCP prices (national rank #18 of 45, cheapest = #1).
Is childcare more or less expensive in Nevada than the national average?
Nevada's average infant care price runs 5% above the national NDCP average ($9,592/yr) - a PAR band in this site's sticker scale.
Does childcare cost vary a lot within Nevada?
Yes - Nevada's 17 reporting counties range from $8,242 to $14,333/yr for infant care, a $6,091 spread.
How does childcare cost change by child age in Nevada?
Costs step down gradually with age here, tracking the typical national pattern where lower infant staffing ratios drive early-years pricing higher.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau, National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP). Costs shown are annual estimates
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
PlainChildcare is rendered directly from the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau National Database of Childcare Prices and Census ACS income data, no number is typed in by an editor. State averages and county ranks are computed from the NDCP price tables joined to ACS median household income. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026. Primary sources: DOL Women's Bureau NDCP and U.S. Census Bureau ACS.