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Best Headstart Programs in Reno, NV

Compare 1 headstart programs in Reno. Average rating: 3.48/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Reno, Nevada at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.48/5
Parent reviews
45
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Reno has 1 licensed headstart programs with 45 parent reviews averaging 3.48/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Reno

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.

  1. 1
    E L Cord Child Care Center
    3.78 score
    3.6(6)

    7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    E L CORD CHILD CARE CENTER receives mixed reviews, with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting educational curriculum, security measures, and attentive staff, but serious concerns raised by other parents about emotional responsiveness, supervision, and staff behavior toward children.

    Educational curriculum preparing children for kindergartensecure entry/exit systemviewing rooms to observe childrenexperienced and educated directors
  2. 2
    Kids Kottage One
    3.29 score
    3(12)

    2095 Longley Lane, Reno, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Kottage One receives mixed reviews reflecting its role as a residential facility for foster children and teens in transition. Positive reviews highlight caring staff, safe environments, supportive services, and successful outcomes for some residents. Negative reviews describe institutional conditions, strict surveillance, lack of autonomy, staff quality concerns, and emotional distress for some teens.

    Kind and caring staffsafe environmentprovided clothing an
  3. 3
    Kids Kottage Modular
    3.29 score
    3(12)

    2075 Longley Lane, Reno, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Kottage Modular receives highly polarized reviews reflecting vastly different experiences. Former younger residents and those in temporary placement recall positive staff and supportive environments, while former teenage residents describe an institutional, prison-like facility with strict surveillance, poor staff empathy, and treatment that blamed children rather than supporting them.

    Kind and caring staffsafe environmentprovision of clothing and supplies
  4. 4
    Kids Kottage Too
    3.29 score
    3(12)

    2075 Longley Lane, Reno, NV · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Kottage Too receives mixed reviews reflecting different experiences across age groups and time periods. Younger children and those in temporary care situations reported positive experiences with caring staff and supportive programs, while teenage residents described institutional conditions that felt restrictive and prison-like. The facility appears to function primarily as a foster care/residential facility rather than a traditional daycare.

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Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Reno

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Reno, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.15avg rating
8 daycares · 4 rated

Headstart Programs

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Reno (16–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Reno based on parent reviews

Early Head Start-Neis

4.8(3)

2667 Enterprise Rd, Reno, NV

One parent credits the program with saving their child's life through rapid diagnosis and specialist referrals, while another highlights the positive impact of home visits. A third review describes the organization as a valuable community resource and hidden gem.

rapid diagnosisspecialist referralslife-saving treatment

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Daycare types in Reno

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 1

Headstart Programs in Reno, Nevada

There are 1 headstart programs in Reno, Nevada, making up 11% of the 9 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 Reno have an average rating of 3.48 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 20% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 45 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Reno, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Reno

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Early Head Start-Neis
Headstart Programs
4.8

One parent credits the program with saving their child's life through rapid diagnosis and specialist referrals, while another highlights the positive impact of home visits. A third review describes the organization as a valuable community resource and hidden gem.

rapid diagnosisspecialist referralslife-saving treatment
Address
2667 Enterprise Rd, Reno, NV
Phone
(775) 348-9585

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Reno, Nevada, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Reno have an average Google rating of 3.48 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 20% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Reno, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Nevada's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Nevada)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Reno offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Nevada typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Reno for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Reno must be licensed by Nevada's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.