
ChildCareEd is an Approved Training Sponsor through The Nevada Registry (Sponsor ID #33753) — ensuring your completed hours are accepted for initial training, annual continuing training, and professional development required for licensed child care facilities across the state. Our online, self-paced and virtual instructor-led courses meet Nevada’s regulatory training standards for:
We are also an IACET Accredited Provider, meaning you earn CEUs that are accepted statewide and nationally — supporting your advancement in Nevada’s Early Care and Education (ECE) career ladder.
Nevada requires training for all individuals working in licensed child care facilities.
Nevada mandates both Initial Training (within the first 90–120 days of hire) and Continuing Annual Training (24 hours per year) for all staff in licensed child care programs. All training counted toward licensing must be Nevada Registry–approved.
ChildCareEd provides approved courses for nearly all required topics.
According to the Nevada Registry’s Initial and Continuing Training Requirements, new staff must complete the following:
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Training Topic |
Hours |
Frequency |
Approved ChildCareEd Courses |
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Recognition & Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect |
2 hrs |
Every 5 years |
|
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) |
2 hrs |
Once |
|
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Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma |
1 hr |
Once |
|
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Building & Physical Premises Safety |
2 hrs |
Once |
|
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Emergency Preparedness |
2 hrs |
Once |
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Resulting from a Natural or Man-Made Event |
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Medication Administration & Food Allergies |
2 hrs |
Once |
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Transportation & Field Trip Safety |
1 hr |
Once |
Transportation and Field Trip Safety in the Early Childhood Environment |
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Child Development/Guidance & Discipline Training |
3 hrs | Once |
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Nevada Annual Training Requirements
Nevada requires 24 hours of training every 12-month licensing period for all caregivers in licensed child care facilities.
Annual Requirements Include:
ChildCareEd offers approved online courses and bundles that meet all annual requirements, including Wellness Training.
Nevada recognizes the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential as a key qualification for child care staff and program leaders. The Nevada Registry accepts approved CDA coursework toward both:
These programs fully meet Nevada’s CDA educational expectations and support providers preparing for director or lead-teacher roles.
Division of Public & Behavioral Health – Child Care Licensing (Nevada)
Phone: (702) 486-3822
Email: ChildCareLicensing@health.nv.gov
Website: https://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/ChildCare/Child_Care_Licensing/
The Nevada Registry (Training Approval & Membership)
Website: https://www.nevadaregistry.org
Phone: (800) 259-1906