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Childery

Growing Minds Preschool at Shadow Hills

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
Not Available
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:612
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Not Regulated

Inspection History

6 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 6 Findings
Most recent: May 13, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

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  1. May 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Ad-hoc

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 5/13/2026. There were no regulatory deficiencies identified at the time of the survey. Thefacility is licensed for 176 children as a Center. The census at thetime of survey was 173 children. 0 children's files and 0 staff files werereviewed. An ad-hoc inspection was conducted to measure and conduct inspection for the new infant classroom (Cuddle Bugs Classroom), classroom 21 and classroom 23, both PreK classes. The infant classroom was measured for 8, classroom #21 was

  2. Jan 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Inspection Conducted at Your…Annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure inspection conducted at your facility on 01/22/2026. Please respond to each deficiency and attach documents as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correction within 10 business days of receipt. The facility is licensed for 202 children as a Center. The census at the time of survey was 105 children. 25 children's files and 50 staff files were reviewed. Based on observation and interview, the facility was found to have hazards as listed below: 1. The duct tape is gone and unravelling in 4499 B. WING _______________________ 01/22/2026 GROWING MINDS PRESCHOOL AT Based on 3. Staff was reminded not to observation, the facility failed to recognize store diapering supplies in and eliminate the following hazards for the safety of children as evidenced by the unlocked cabinets and locks following: have been provided for all other unlocked cabinets 1. Room #13 (fireflies): It was observed in the children's bathroom that wipes, gloves containing diapering supplies. and plastic bags were accessible to Staff was reminded at the children. Please relocate hazards and 1/26/2026 staff meeting that upload pictures as evidence of correction. storage of anything that Based on interview and record review, Facility failed to have signed copy of form notifying parents of right to request complaint information for the following children as referenced on the identifier sheet: Child #1 through #25 Answer the 4 POC questions. Upload the signed form as evidence of correction. Please ensure that all children enrolled in the program have signed NRS 178 forms in their file. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have 4. Susan Klobertanz, Cynthia signed Permission to Release Information Velarde form on file for the following children as referenced on the identifier sheet: Child #1 through #25 Ensure that all enrolled children have signed Permission to release forms. Upload the signed forms of the children listed above as evidence of correction. Answer the 4 POC questions. Based on record 4. Susan Klobertanz, Adrienne review and interview, the facility did not Wilson have a health statement signed by a registered nurse or physician within 30 days after admission for children listed. Please submit copy of the health statement signed by a physician or registered nurse for the children noted below: Child #10 Upload a copy of the child's signed Health Statement as evidence of correction and answer the 4 POC questions. NAC 385 1. The staff of each facility shall: NAC 385 01/28/202 (a) Provide appropriate and adequate 1. The straps of the highchairs 6 seating for the Based on observation and interview, the 3 highchairs and the straps in Room #5 (Love Bugs) need extra cleaning. Please pay special attention to the dried food debris on the safety straps and on the side and crevices of the high chairs. Please upload a picture of the cleaned high chairs as evidence of correction and answer the 4 POC questions. NAC NAC 01/23/202 390.6 6. Furniture must be durable, safe and 390.6 1. The table from rm. 17 6 intended for use by children or appropriately (Hawks) was covered with adapted for use by children. contact paper and the screws were tightened. Based on observation 2. This action was completed on and interview, furniture for children was not durable/safe as evidenced by the following: 1/23/2026 · the square wooden table in Room #17 (Hawks) was observed to be chipping and 3. Staff has been instructed to rough to the touch and may cause a splinter do daily safety checks and to hazard. Please repair, re-sand or remove the table. Upload pictures as evidence of put repair requests on the correction. maintenance request log immediately which will be Answer the 4 POC questions. checked daily. 4. Susan Klobertanz, Donnovan Ames NAC 411 1. E Based on observation and interview, the hands free diaper receptacle in room #7 (Caterpillars was broken). Please repair or replace the receptacle to maintain health and sanitation standards. Upload a video or picture of a working hands free diaper receptable as evidence of correction. Answer the 4 POC questions. Based on have been laundered. The observation, the facility failed to ensure that dolls in rm. 26 (Eagles) have a toy or any other piece of equipment that is been laundered and one has used for play was capable of being cleaned and disinfected. Please ensure that all been discarded. equipment is made of material that is capable of being cleaned and disinfected 2. These actions were 1. Room #11 (Dragons): the dolls and the completed on 1/23, 1/22, blue and the gray pillow were observed to 1/23, and 1/23/2026 be in need of cleaning. respectively. 2. Room #13 (Lions): there were a few new toys that the teacher had just taken out of 3. Staff has received additional storage and placed on the shelf. It was training on rotating soft toys observed that the playhouses were in need for laundering an... Based on observation 4499 B. WING _______________________ 01/22/2026 GROWING MINDS PRESCHOOL AT SHADOW HILLS 7851 VEGAS DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128

  3. Oct 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Ad-hoc

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility, for State license #4499, on 10/24/2025. There was a regulatory deficiency identified at the time of the survey. The facility is requesting to be licensed for 234 children as a center facility. The census at the time of survey was 0 children. 0 children's files and 0 staff files were reviewed. NAC 520 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall NAC 520 1. When utilizing the free flow classroom 10/24/202 have a staff which is sufficient in number to option, one teacher will be required to 5 provide physical care, supervision and remain inside the classroom at all times individual attention to each child and allow while the door is open. Another teacher will If deficienc... In Room 11, one child was alone in the classroom drinking water from a water bottle.

  4. Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Facility Is Licensed for 240 Children as a CenterBi-annual

      The facility is licensed for 240 children as a Center. The census at the time of inspection was 83 children. 0 child's files and 0 staff files were reviewed. Staff and child files will be reviewed during the Annual 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: CINDY CAPACI Title: Director Date: 10/30/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Division of Public and Behavior Based on observation 3.New trashcans with lids have been the following hazards were observed during ordered for every classroom (Amazon the facility walkthrough: purchase) 4. Classroom teacher, Kassie and Dayne - Classroom #19: The silverware drawer and facility directors was observed unlocked and had butterknives stored in drawer. Ensure all Classroom 27 classroom silverware draws remain locked 1. Broken wall cover was removed and when not in use. replaced with a new cover plate. 2. October 30th - Classroom #24: The bathroom was 3. Check in schedule in place to maintain observed with a bucke Based on observation the following classrooms carpets/ rugs need cleaning: - Room 23: The rug under classroom sink was observed with debris. Complete corrections and upload pictures to provide proof of corrections.

  5. Jul 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Facility Is Licensed for 176 Children as a CenterComplaint - 11772

      The facility is licensed for 176 children as a Center. The census at the time of investigation was 90 children. 0 children's files and 10 staff files were reviewed. 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: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

  6. Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Initial Licensure Survey Conducted At…Initial Licensure

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State initial licensure survey conducted at your facility on 02/12/2025. The facility is being license for a capacity of 176 children State Fire Marshall and Southern Nevada Health District approved facility for operation. 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: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE