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Statistics on children, youth and families in Nevada from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Children's Advocacy Alliance
Why This Indicator Matters
Measures the supply of licensed childcare seats relative to children under five. Low capacity can constrain access even where demand for care is high, and county comparisons help identify underserved areas.
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Licensed childcare seats per 100 children under age 5 (2025)
Data Source
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services. (n.d.). Nevada child care capacity. https://www.dss.nv.gov/programs/child-care-licensing-ccl/nvchildcarecapacity/
U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce. (n.d.). Age and Sex. American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S0101. Retrieved June 27, 2026, from https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S0101?q=S0101&g=010XX00US_040XX00US32,32$0500000.
U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce. (n.d.). Age and Sex. American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S0101. Retrieved June 27, 2026, from https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2023.S0101?q=S0101&g=010XX00US_040XX00US32,32$0500000.
Notes
Unit: 25.1, per 100
Average Licensed Capacity reflects the average number of licensed child care spaces available during 2025. Spaces per 100 Children was calculated by dividing the average licensed capacity by the estimated population of children under age 5 and multiplying by 100.
Average Licensed Capacity reflects the average number of licensed child care spaces available during 2025. Spaces per 100 Children was calculated by dividing the average licensed capacity by the estimated population of children under age 5 and multiplying by 100.
Last Updated
October 2026