Desert Valley Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Nevada's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Nevada caps infant ratios at 1:6, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 81
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:6 12 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of a Semi Annual Inspection Conducted at Your Facility On…Bi-annual
This statement of deficiencies was generated as a result of a semi annual inspection conducted at your facility on 1.12.26. The facility is licensed for 81 as a child care center. The census at the time of inspection were 17 children. 0 staff files and 0 child files were reviewed at the time of inspection, files will be reviewed at the annual inspection. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: TYRIE WENGER Title: Director Date: 01/22/2026 REPRESEN Based on observation member is absent and to verify that and record review on 1.12.26, facility failed the drill has been completed and to ensure fire and disaster drills were held properly documented. monthly and quarterly, respectively. Please ensure fire drills are done monthly and 2. All scheduled fire and disaster drills disaster drills are done at least quarterly will be assigned specific dates and and file. times and will be added to the school calendar posted in the office as well as the whiteboard calendar located on the school’s main floor to ensure visibility and accountability. (W Based on observation and record review on 1.12.26, facility failed to ensure carpets were cleaned at least once every three months. Please ensure carpets are cleaned every three months and file.
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Initial and Health State Licensure Survey…Initial Licensure
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site initial and health State licensure survey conducted at your facility for State license #4546 on 4/16/25. NAC 4. The play area of each facility must: NAC 1. Sand has been placed around fall areas 05/17/202 250.4 (a) Be fenced or enclosed in a manner that 250.4 (slides and airplanes) at a depth of not less 5 prevents the unsupervised departure of than 4". Boards along the fence line have children from the area; been removed, barb wire has been If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within Based on observation and interview on 4/16/25 facility failed to have appropriate depths of resilient surface underneath and surrounding elevated play equipment. -Resilient surface is not sufficient under and around elevated playground equipment. Based on observation and interview on 4/16/25 facility failed to ensure play area was free of hazards, debris, and trash. -Barb wire at top of fence sagging and loose in several areas Based on observation and interview on 4/16/25 facility failed to provide a shade area or shade areas that are at least equal in size to the product of 5 square feet mul 3. Carpets are taped and will be checked daily to ensure they are not coming back Based on observation and interview on up. New tape will be applied as needed to 4/16/25, facility failed to recognize and keep them from becoming a tripping eliminate the following hazards for the hazard. Toilet seats are being replaced with brand new ones and will be checked daily safety of children as evidenced by the for wear and tear and cleanliness. Outlet following: plugs have been placed in all outlets. Management and Staff will check daily upon opening of the facility to ensure all outlet -Wall in infant Based on observation and interview on 4546 B. WING _______________________ 04/16/2025 DESERT VALLEY LEARNING CENTER 160 INDUSTRIAL WAY, FALLON, NEVADA ,89406 Based on observation and interview on 4/16/25 the facility failed to clean a nonporous surface as evidenced by the following: -Dirt and grime present throughout the classroom. Bathroom sinks in need of cleaning due to grime/dirt build up and paint present. Deep cleaning required and develop cleaning schedule for classroom and bathroom as required.