Nevada Childcare Licensing
Nevada Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Nevada childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. Each person employed in a child care facility, other than a facility that provides care for ill children, must complete 24 hours of training each year, of which 12 hours must be devoted to the care, education and safety of children specific to the age group served and 2 hours must address lifelong wellness, health and safety including childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity (NRS 432A.1775); NAC 432A.326(1)(b) incorporates this NRS 432A.1775 figure by reference for facilities not caring for ill children, while facilities that do care for ill children must complete at least 24 hours (NAC 432A.326(1)(a)).
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamNevada Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
instead, newly employed staff must be given a written and oral orientation within the first 2 weeks after commencing employment (NAC 432A.320), and the enumerated initial training topics (CPR, first aid, illness recognition, SIDS, shaken-baby/abusive-head-trauma prevention, medication administration, building/premises safety, emergency preparedness, child abuse recognition, wellness, etc.) must be completed within 90 days or 120 days of hire depending on the topic (NAC 432A.323).
NAC 432A.320
Each person employed in a child care facility, other than a facility that provides care for ill children, must complete 24 hours of training each year, of which 12 hours must be devoted to the care, education and safety of children specific to the age group served and 2 hours must address lifelong wellness, health and safety including childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity (NRS 432A.1775)
NRS 432A.1775
NAC 432A.326(1)(b) incorporates this NRS 432A.1775 figure by reference for facilities not caring for ill children, while facilities that do care for ill children must complete at least 24 hours (NAC 432A.326(1)(a)).
NAC 432A.326(1)(a)
Nevada Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Nevada does not set a single named pre-service clock-hour total before unsupervised contact; instead, newly employed staff must be given a written and oral orientation within the first 2 weeks after commencing employment (NAC 432A.320), and the enumerated initial training topics (CPR, first aid, illness recognition, SIDS, shaken-baby/abusive-head-trauma prevention, medication administration, building/premises safety, emergency preparedness, child abuse recognition, wellness, etc.) must be completed within 90 days or 120 days of hire depending on the topic (NAC 432A.323). |
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| Annual training | Each person employed in a child care facility, other than a facility that provides care for ill children, must complete 24 hours of training each year, of which 12 hours must be devoted to the care, education and safety of children specific to the age group served and 2 hours must address lifelong wellness, health and safety including childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity (NRS 432A.1775); NAC 432A.326(1)(b) incorporates this NRS 432A.1775 figure by reference for facilities not caring for ill children, while facilities that do care for ill children must complete at least 24 hours (NAC 432A.326(1)(a)). |
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Nevada Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Nevada require?
Nevada does not set a single named pre-service clock-hour total before unsupervised contact; instead, newly employed staff must be given a written and oral orientation within the first 2 weeks after commencing employment (NAC 432A.320), and the enumerated initial training topics (CPR, first aid, illness recognition, SIDS, shaken-baby/abusive-head-trauma prevention, medication administration, building/premises safety, emergency preparedness, child abuse recognition, wellness, etc.) must be completed within 90 days or 120 days of hire depending on the topic (NAC 432A.323).
How many annual training hours does Nevada require?
Each person employed in a child care facility, other than a facility that provides care for ill children, must complete 24 hours of training each year, of which 12 hours must be devoted to the care, education and safety of children specific to the age group served and 2 hours must address lifelong wellness, health and safety including childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity (NRS 432A.1775); NAC 432A.326(1)(b) incorporates this NRS 432A.1775 figure by reference for facilities not caring for ill children, while facilities that do care for ill children must complete at least 24 hours (NAC 432A.326(1)(a)).
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Nevada training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS), Child Care Licensing (CCL) program. (Statewide child care licensing is consolidated under DWSS; the last county program, Washoe, transferred to the state on July 1, 2024.) before relying on it for your annual total.
Nevada childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Nevada administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS), Child Care Licensing (CCL) program. (Statewide child care licensing is consolidated under DWSS; the last county program, Washoe, transferred to the state on July 1, 2024.) before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.