Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Carson City, NV
Compare 16 child daycare & preschools in Carson City. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Carson City, Nevada at a glance
- Programs
- 16
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 82
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Carson City has 16 licensed child daycare & preschools with 82 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.The highest-rated options cluster around 89703 (avg 4.47 stars), while 89701 has the largest selection (8 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Carson City
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Robin'S Nest4.55 score5(6)
510 E. John Street, Carson City, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Robin's Nest in Carson City receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly director Heather and her team. Parents highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and note that children are genuinely happy and loved at the facility. Multiple reviewers emphasize the trustworthiness and dedication of the staff.
Caring and loving stafffamily-like home settingchildren happy and excited to attendstaff treated as trustworthy - 2Little Feet Daycare4.5 score5(5)
806 Randell Dr., Carson City, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Feet Daycare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the open-door policy, transparent communication, well-maintained facilities, and abundance of quality toys and learning materials as key strengths.
Kind and professional staffsafe environmentopen-door policyresponsive communication - 3Small Blessings Preschool4.45 score4.9(5)
212 N. Division Street, Carson City, NV · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Small Blessings Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent communication, caring staff, and a nurturing environment where children feel loved and secure. Parents report affordability and satisfaction with the pre-K and 4-year-old programs.
Kind and wonderful teachersstrong communication with parentscaring environmentchild engagement and happiness - 4Little Timbers Academy4.24 score4.3(20)
151 E Park St, Carson City, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children
Little Timbers Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for staff members like Miss Laurie, Miss Stacey, Miss Ashley, Miss Brittany, and Miss Faith. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, individualized attention, daily communication with photos/updates, and genuine care shown by teachers. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending, and make developmental progress.
Exceptionally helpful and welcoming staffexperienced teachers who are patient and kinddaily photo updates and communication with parentshands-on activities and learning opportunities - 5Little Timbers Academy - Hot Springs4.24 score4.3(20)
1987 Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Timbers Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the staff, particularly teachers Miss Laurie, Miss Stacey, Miss Ashley, Miss Brittany, and Miss Faith, for their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and thriving in their development.
Attentive and caring staffexcellent communication with parents throughout the dayhands-on activities and learningsmooth transitions for infants - 6Educare Dei Montessori3.24 score2.6(6)
2109 Roop Street, Carson City, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
EDUCARE DEI MONTESSORI receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise excellent communication, qualified teachers, and strong educational preparation for kindergarten. Negative reviews cite concerns about teacher conduct, cleanliness, lack of true Montessori approach, and unprofessional management.
Excellent teacher communicationstrong educational curriculumfriendly staffchildren enjoy attending
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Carson City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Carson City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Carson City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89703 | 6 | 4.47 | 1 | |
| 89701 | 8 | 3.98 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Carson City (20–115 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Carson City based on parent reviews
Robin'S Nest
510 E. John Street, Carson City, NV
Robin's Nest in Carson City receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly director Heather and her team. Parents highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and note that children are genuinely happy and loved at the facility. Multiple reviewers emphasize the trustworthiness and dedication of the staff.
Little Feet Daycare
806 Randell Dr., Carson City, NV
Little Feet Daycare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the open-door policy, transparent communication, well-maintained facilities, and abundance of quality toys and learning materials as key strengths.
Auntie Chelles & Papa Bears Childcare/Preschool
2509 Pinebrook Drive, Carson City, NV
One parent highlights the center's commitment to hands-on learning without screens, emphasizing lessons on sharing, counting, and daily skills alongside nutritious meals. Another neighbor notes the lively atmosphere filled with children playing and extensive holiday decorations, while a third reviewer praises the staff's kindness and dedication to the children.
Little Timbers Academy
151 E Park St, Carson City, NV
Little Timbers Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for staff members like Miss Laurie, Miss Stacey, Miss Ashley, Miss Brittany, and Miss Faith. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, individualized attention, daily communication with photos/updates, and genuine care shown by teachers. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending, and make developmental progress.
Little Timbers Academy - Hot Springs
1987 Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV
Little Timbers Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the staff, particularly teachers Miss Laurie, Miss Stacey, Miss Ashley, Miss Brittany, and Miss Faith, for their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and thriving in their development.
Child Development Center
2201 W. College Pkwy, Carson City, NV
One parent describes the center as the best in Carson City, highlighting Director Ms. Anna Lisa and a clean, well-maintained facility with caring staff. However, a separate review cites terrible communication and unresolved bullying issues, including a report of a bloody incident and alleged mishandling of records.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Carson City, Nevada
There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Carson City, Nevada, making up 89% of the 18 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Carson City have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 82 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Carson City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the center's commitment to hands-on learning without screens, emphasizing lessons on sharing, counting, and daily skills alongside nutritious meals. Another neighbor notes the lively atmosphere filled with children playing and extensive holiday decorations, while a third reviewer praises the staff's kindness and dedication to the children.
- Address
- 2509 Pinebrook Drive, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 884-1414
Robin's Nest in Carson City receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly director Heather and her team. Parents highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and note that children are genuinely happy and loved at the facility. Multiple reviewers emphasize the trustworthiness and dedication of the staff.
- Address
- 510 E. John Street, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 883-6766
Little Feet Daycare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the open-door policy, transparent communication, well-maintained facilities, and abundance of quality toys and learning materials as key strengths.
- Address
- 806 Randell Dr., Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (307) 840-1197
One parent describes the center as the best in Carson City, highlighting Director Ms. Anna Lisa and a clean, well-maintained facility with caring staff. However, a separate review cites terrible communication and unresolved bullying issues, including a report of a bloody incident and alleged mishandling of records.
- Address
- 2201 W. College Pkwy, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 445-4265
While some parents express strong satisfaction with the safe, loving environment and diverse learning opportunities, a single reviewer criticizes the facility for allowing excessive noise and screaming under current management.
- Address
- 1002 N. Curry St, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 882-2850
Little Timbers Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for staff members like Miss Laurie, Miss Stacey, Miss Ashley, Miss Brittany, and Miss Faith. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, individualized attention, daily communication with photos/updates, and genuine care shown by teachers. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending, and make developmental progress.
- Address
- 151 E Park St, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 841-2223
Little Timbers Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the staff, particularly teachers Miss Laurie, Miss Stacey, Miss Ashley, Miss Brittany, and Miss Faith, for their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and thriving in their development.
- Address
- 1987 Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 885-7527
Several parents highlight the staff's kindness, safety, and educational resources, while one reviewer reports a negative experience involving unresponsiveness and a missed appointment.
- Address
- 2323 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent highlights the staff's understanding nature and educational support, noting significant growth in their child and appreciation for the flexibility provided during the pandemic. Conversely, another reviewer shares a serious allegation involving physical punishment and yelling by staff, which resulted in an immediate removal of their children.
- Address
- 2210 Lone Mountain Drive, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 883-2627
Feedback for Little Sprout Day Care is sharply divided, with one parent highly recommending the center for its cleanliness and caring staff, while another strongly warns against using the facility. The latter complaint involves an unsubstantiated allegation regarding a child's safety. Pros: clean environment, caring staff, positive child experience. Cons: serious safety allegations, extreme dissatisfaction. mismatch: false
- Address
- 3135 Florentine Dr, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (619) 746-2485
EDUCARE DEI MONTESSORI receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise excellent communication, qualified teachers, and strong educational preparation for kindergarten. Negative reviews cite concerns about teacher conduct, cleanliness, lack of true Montessori approach, and unprofessional management.
- Address
- 2109 Roop Street, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 882-3011
- Address
- 350 Cambridge Court, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 287-0049
- Address
- 1212 Roop St, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 883-1515
- Address
- 1335 E. Fifth Street, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 883-6165
- Address
- 567 S. Richmond Ave, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 283-0261
- Address
- 503 E. Telegraph Street, Carson City, NV
- Phone
- (775) 883-5248
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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