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For Parents and Families

Applications & Forms

Access Nevada allows families to apply for child care assistance and other available social service programs. This section also provides the Parent Reimbursement Worksheet for submitting eligible reimbursement requests.

How to submit an application for child care subsidy

If you live in southern Nevada, you can submit an application for child care subsidy using one of the following methods:

If you live in northern Nevada, you can submit an application by:

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Contact Information

To ensure consistent and efficient communication, please review the following points of contact for Child Care inquiries.

Case Inquiries
Families that have general questions about their case or need to report changes may contact ccdp@dss.nv.gov or call 775-684-0625. 

Finding Child Care
Families needing help with finding a child care provider are encouraged to email providersupport@childrenscabinet.org.

Please allow 10 business days for all communication responses.
If you have any questions, please contact ccdp@dss.nv.gov.

Child Care Monthly Income Chart

The updated limits are effective October 1, 2026, and apply to initial applications and renewals with applicable dates on or after October 1, 2026.

The Household Size & Monthly Income Chart provides current income limits and subsidy information based on household size and income.

View the current Household Size & Monthly Income Chart for eligibility information.

Waitlist Duration for Subsidy Applications

There is no set time limit to how long a new applicant family may be on the waitlist. The waitlist is reviewed monthly. While the exact duration on the waitlist will vary, all new applications will be processed in chronological order, and families are guaranteed 12 months of subsidy coverage once they become eligible.