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Childery

Harris Kidz Learning Academy

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Nevada Silver State Stars rating of 4 Star. 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.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Nevada Silver State Stars 4 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
12
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Not Regulated

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Jan 15, 2026Download Latest Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Jan 15, 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 01/15/2026. 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 12 children as a Group Care. The census at the time of survey was 3 children. 3 children's files and 1 staff files were reviewed. Based on observation and interview, the facility was found to have hazards as listed below. 3579 B. WING _______________________ 01/15/2026 HARRIS KIDZ LEARNING ACADEMY 3151 LIBERTY CIRCLE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89 Based on observation 1/20/26.3 and interview, the facility had no record that 3. We will establish a monthly fire drill a fire drill being held at least once each schedule and set calendar reminders to month. The last fire drill logged was ensure fire drills are conducted and conducted on 10.25.25. documented at least once per month. Fire drill logs will be reviewed monthly by Please upload a current fire drill log administration and maintained in the (with a January 2026 fire drill completed) facility’s compliance file to ensure ongoing and answer the 4 POC questions. adherence to licensing Based on observation, the facility failed to recognize and eliminate the following hazards for the safety of children as evidenced by the following: 1. relocate the uninstalled walking bar and metal folding table tucked to the side of the blue recliner chair as it is accessible to children. The table and bar are heavy and may fall on the children. Upload a picture that the bar and table have been relocated. 2. Toiletries such as deodorant, perfume in glass bottles and other hazards (hair pick) were found in the restroom that the children use. At the time of the inspection, one of the older ch Based on a review of staff files, staff members, volunteers, and/or residents of the facility did not have written evidence that they were free from communicable tuberculosis issued within the preceding 24 months. Markeshia W. Please email to surveyor as soon as negative results are received and upload a copy of the test results as evidence of 3579 B. WING _______________________ 01/15/2026 HARRIS KIDZ LEARNING ACADEMY 3151 LIBERTY CIRCLE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89121 correction. Answer the 4 POC questions. NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 01/16/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 The facility failed to ensure that within 120 6 days after commencing his or her days of hire each employee completed the employment or position in a child care required training in childc... Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 120 days of hire each employee completed the required hours of training in childcare. Training not on file for staff as noted below: CPR/First Aid - Markeshia and Ralph Please upload current First Aid and CPR for Pediatric/Infant/Child/Adult certifications and answer the 4 POC questions. NRS 230 NRS 230 1. Markeshia contacted the parents of Child 01/20/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to #2 and Child #3 and obtained updated 6 admission to child care facility; conditional immunization records from their Based on interview and record review, child(ren) as noted below failed to have current immunization records on file at time of inspection. Please submit a copy of the current immunization record for child(ren) noted below: Child #2 : missing DPT, HepB, Varicella, Streptococcus Pneumonias, Polio, MMR, HIB Child #3 : missing DPT, HepA, HepB, Streptococcus Pneumonias, Polio, HIB Please upload current immunization records for the 2 children noted above and answer the 4 POC questions. Division of Public a Based on ensuring all required child assessments are observation, interview and record review, completed on time, documented, and the facility failed to assess each child within maintained in each child’s file in compliance three months of enrollment and every six with licensing requirements. months thereafter. Children as noted below did not have a current assessment on file during inspection. Child #2 and #3 Please upload a dated current assessment of the 2 children mentioned above and answer the 4 POC questions. Based on 3. We will implement a routine toy cleaning observation, the facility failed to ensure that and disinfecting schedule to ensure all a toy or any other piece of equipment that is washable toys are cleaned regularly and as capable of being cleaned and disinfected needed. Staff will be trained to inspect toys was properly maintained as evidenced by daily and remove any toys that require the following: additional cleaning. A sanitation checklist will be maintained and reviewed weekly to The dolls were observed to be in need of ensure ongoing compliance. deeper cleaning. Please upload a p Based observation, reports, and the Director will review daily the facility failed to ensure each infant and reports at the end of each day to ensure all toddler (younger than 36 months) had a required information is recorded. Daily daily report prepared at time of inspection. reports will be maintained in each child’s file Please ensure that each child has a daily and monitored regularly for compliance. report completed upon arrival and includes information concerning feeding diapering and sleeping for each child. Please provide evidence that children under the age of 3 have completed daily

  2. Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Facility Is Licensed for 12 Children as a Group CareBi-annual

      The facility is licensed for 12 children as a Group Care. The census at the time of inspection was 5 children. 0 child's file and 0 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: MARKESHIA WEST Title: owner Date: 10/06/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on observation documentation regarding her and file review, The facility has two dogs medical condition and any Bentley and Pepper. According to pet temporary or permanent exemption records, Bentley rabies vaccination expired from rabies vaccination. on 8/19/2025 and will need to get rabies vaccination renewed. Pepper rabies vaccination expiration date was • Verification: Veterinarian undetermined. The provider reported documentation has been uploaded potential medical concerns for Pepper that to confirm: may delay or interfere with rabies vaccination. Upload veterinarian ◦ Medical conc Based on observation addressed immediately on-site the following hazards were observed on during the inspection. The gate has playground: been secured, and the playhouse has been permanently removed - A rake and broom were observed on from the playground. playground accessible to children. The rake and broom will need to be removed and stored inaccessible to children. Ensure that all yard tools are inaccessible to children. Make corrections and upload pictures. • A daily outdoor safety checklist has been implemented for playground - A ripped black plastic bag was observed inspection prior to Based on file review, timestamps. surveyor was unable to confirm the sign- time for two of the five children in care. It A paper log will be maintained at the should be noted that during the inspection entrance as a mandatory secondary two children were confirmed signed-in on confirmation. paper. The provider also utilizes Procare; however, during the inspection surveyor Daily sign-in sheets (paper and Procare) will and provider were unable to locate the be reviewed by the provider each morning attendance time in for children. Provider and afternoon to ensure no missing times. was able to locate this function on Procare and provided sign-in time for one additional Attendance records will be audited weekly children. The documentation provided did to verify accurate logging for all children ... Based on file review and observation, the facility's vehicle was not on site at the time of the inspection; therefore, the following items were unable to be reviewed: - Vehicle Registration - Vehicle Auto Insurance (Please note the most recent insurance card on file expired 5/15/2025. Therefore an updated insurance card is needed). - Transportation logs for June and July. Please upload the listed document above for review. Please note that when a facility is approved to provide transportation, the vehicle is required to be inspected during inspections. Vehicle inspection allows the surveyor t been removed and replaced with a fully functional safety latch. Based on observation, the following hazards were observed during the facility • All cleaning supplies are walkthrough: now securely stored and inaccessible to children. Livingroom: • The living room of the home was observed in use (child sleeping on • A child lock has been installed on boppy pillow on living room floor) the silverware drawer. and the dining room of the home held the facility's sleeping cribs. Due to the facility not being measured and approved to use the the living room and dining room of the home, moving forward Based on observation, the facility's eyewash was open and will need to be replaced. Upload a picture of first aid kit's new eyewash to provide proof of this correction. NAC 376 Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 376 09/25/202 432A.585: 5 Medication Labeling and 1. Each prescribed medication must: (a) Be kept in the original container which Storage: must have a child-proof lid; (b) Be plainly labeled; (c) Contain the name of the child or adult for • All medications stored for childcare whom it is prescribed; and use have been clearly labeled with (d) Be stored in a locked cabinet or be ea Based on observation, the facility has a medication cabinet located in the kitchen of the home. During the inspection, the provider stated • The two medications observed with that the medication stored on the right side an expiration date of August of the cabinet was for family use and the 2025 have been returned to the medication on the left side was for children parent. in childcare. Surveyor observed medications on the left side of medication • A new process is in place to check cabinet that were not labeled with child's name. medication expiration dates monthly, and parents will be notifi Based on outdoor play and snack time. observation, the children were observed during outdoor play and snack time without • A water station with fresh drinking water cups. Water must be freely available water is set up and monitored during to all children at all times. outdoor time to ensure children remain hydrated. • I have been reminded that water must be freely and readily available to all children at all times. • A visual checklist has been added to daily routines to ensure water is set up during each scheduled activity. Proof of Correction: • Photos of children’s labeled water cups and t Based on observation, infant bottles were not labeled with child's name and date. Ensure that all bottles with formula, milk, breastmilk, or food container are labeled with child's name and the date. NAC 430 1. Each facility, including, without limitation, NAC 430 09/20/202 a family home and a group home, shall The current weekly lesson plans are now 5 have an early care and education program. clearly posted in a prominent area within 2. Each facility described in subsection 1 the facility that is easily accessible for all shall develop a written assessment plan parents to view upon arrival a Based on observation, the curriculum / lesson plans were not posted within the facility for parent's view. Upload a picture to provide proof that curriculum/ lesson plan is posted within the facility for parent's view. Lastly, upload the facility's curriculum / lesson plan for the months of August and September for review. Reminder- Ensure that the facility's curriculum/ lesson plan Integrate age appropriate key areas of instruction, including, without limitation, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, creative expression and the arts, and health 3579 B. WING _______________________ 08/28/2025 HARRIS KIDZ LEARNING ACADEMY 3151 LIBERTY CIRCLE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89121 and safety. NAC 416 1. Each member of the staff of a facility that NAC 416 10/03/202 is necessary to meet the appli... Based on observation, infant child was observed sleeping stomach side / face down on boppy pillow. The child was not placed on back in an appropriate sleeping device. Ensue that all children who are 18 months of age or younger are placed to sleep on back on a firm mattress, in an appropriate sleeping device. Furthermore, ensure the crib remain free from loose bedding, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, and toys. Furthermore, the cot sheets were observed to be heavily stained and will need to be replaced. Correct and upload pictures to provide proof of this correction. 3579 B. WING _______________________ 08/28/2025 HARRIS KIDZ LEARNING ACADEMY 3151 LIBERTY CIRCLE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89121 NAC 520 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall NAC 520 09/20/202 have a staff which is sufficie... Based on observation, at the surveyor's time of 3579 B. WING _______________________ 08/28/2025 HARRIS KIDZ LEARNING ACADEMY 3151 LIBERTY CIRCLE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89121

  3. Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Facility Is Licensed for 12 Children as a Group CareAnnual

      The facility is licensed for 12 children as a Group Care. The census at the time of inspection was 2 children. 2 child's file and 1 staff files were reviewed. Reminder: Scan 24 hours of annual training to surveyor by 1/15/25 for review. 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: MARKESHIA HARRIS Title: director Date: 01/20/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Divis Based on observation, Evacuation plans are not posted within the facility. Post evacuation maps/ Routes. Upload picture to show proof of this correction. 3579 B. WING _______________________ 12/18/2024 HARRIS KID Based on observation the following hazards were observed: Classroom – Missing outlet covers (COS and Bathroom floor needs cleaning, please clean and upload pictures to show proof of this correction. Playground- Trash can has no lid, toys such as house, pink car, pink shopping cart, kids picnic table, and isle has bird droppings. The playground has dog droppings that need to be cleaned, sandbox tarp needs to be reapplied. Please clean and upload pictures to show proof of these corrections. Ensure outdoor items are cleaned prior to allowing children to play outdoors. Based on file review, Child #2 is missing completed Emergency Medical Form. Have parents complete form and upload to show proof of this correction. NRS 178 Child care facility required to maintain NRS 178 Markeshia West is responsible for making 01/25/202 certain information; reporting of information sure these forms are in place and in the 5 to parents and guardians; notice of right to Childs folder. this was corrected 1/25/25. Based on file review, Child #2 is missing signed NRS178 Form. Have parents complete form and upload to show proof of this correction. NAC 350 1. Every licensee of a facility shall adopt a NAC 350 Markeshia is responsible for updating this 01/15/202 written statement which: when we do start to offer transportation. I 5 (a) Sets forth the general services to be don't offer transportation and I have offered to the children; updated my handbook to reflect that. (b) Provides for the special needs of each child; (c) States the requirements for admission and procedures for enrollment; (d) Sets forth fees and any plan for payment of fees; (e) Provides rules relating to personal belongings brought to the facility; (f) Covers arrangements for transportation; (g) Requires written parental permission ... Based on file review, Child #2 is missing completed Transportation form. Have parents complete form and upload to show proof of this correction 3579 B. WING _______________________ 12/18/2024 HARRIS KIDZ LEARNING Based on file review, Child #2 is missing completed permission to release form. Have parents complete form and upload to show proof of this correction. 3579 B. WING _______________________ 12/18/2024 HARRIS KIDZ Based on file review, Child #1 and child #2 do not have signed health statements or immunizations records on file. Physicians will need to complete, sign, and stamp Health Statements for Child #1 and Child #2. Once completed, upload to show proof of this correction. Upload up-to-date immunization records for Child #1 and Child #2 to show proof of this correction.

  4. Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Facility Is Licensed for 12 Children as a CenterBi-annual

      The facility is licensed for 12 children as a Center. The Census at the time of inspection was 2children. 2 child's files and 2 staff files were reviewed. Reminders: - Markesha W. will need to upload Eligibility memos for her and husband, Ralph H. into NABS profile. Markesha West will need to also add herself and husband, Ralph H. Into the facilities 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: MARKESHIA WEST Title: owner Date: 08/23/2024 REPRESENTATIV Based on observation, pet immunizations for the two small dogs in the home were not available for review. Please upload immunization records for the two dogs in the home. 3579 B. WING _______________________ 07/30/2024 Based on record review and observation, the facility has not recorded that Fire Drill and Disaster Drill are being completed. Facility did not have fire drill and disaster drill log completed for review. Ensure that fire drills are completed monthly, and disaster drills are completed every three months. Please complete fire drill and disaster drill, log the dates drills occurred, and upload completed fire drill and disaster drill log to show proof that drills were completed. NAC 302 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall not NAC 302 Unfortunately for me and my family we have 07/31/202 k Based on All of the bathrooms have been cleared of observation the following hazards were the cleaning supplies, the soaps in the observed during inspection: showers have been put into a caddy and out of the kids reach. There will be child locks installed on the cabinets that didn’t At the time of arrival to the home, have them. All other cleaning supplies have Inspectors observed the smell of been locked away or either put out of the Marijuana to be present in the home. children reach. I am responsible for this and During the walk through the home the this has been corrected. The new locks w Based on files review staff Markesha W. and Ralph H. Do not have an up to date Nevada Registry Certificate on file. Please renew Nevada Registry registration and upload new Nevada Registry Certificate. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS NAC As stated before I had been doing 08/23/202 320.1 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after 320.1 everything electronically. I will have binder 4 commencing employment, newly employed and file for each employee. It will be located members of the staff of a facility must be with the children files. I will upload this on given a written and oral orie Based on record review, Ralph H. Is missing orientation checklist. Complete orientation checklist and upload. NAC 310 1. Every member of the staff of a facility, NAC 310 Ralph definitely has a tb shot. The results 08/05/202 including a volunteer, and each resident of will be uploaded by 8/16/24. More Ralph 4 the facility shall present to the director of doesn’t work directly with the children at the the facility, to be placed in the person’s file, moment anyways, he’s just listed as an written evidence that the person is free from alternative but never has been alone with communicable tubercu Based on file review staff, Ralph H. does not have a completed TB test with negative results on file. Ralph H. Will need to complete a TB test and have negative results. Please upload TB test 3579 B. WING _______________________ 07/30/2024 HARRIS KIDZ LEARNING ACADEMY 3151 LIBERTY CIRCLE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89121 results. NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 Owner, Markeshia is requesting that Ralph 08/20/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 will no longer be used or considered as an 4 days after commencing his or her "alternate caregiver" and would like him to employment or position in a child care be removed from reflecting as so. Ralph is a facility, each person who is employed in a household resident. The facility's current child care facility, other than a perso... Based on file review the following staff were missing initial trainings: Markeshia W. needs to complete the following trainings: - Human Growth and Development or Positive Guidance Training (Needs 2 hrs.) - Administer of Medication (Needs 2 hrs.) - Building and Physical Premises Safety (Needs 2 hrs.) Ralph H. needs to complete the following trainings: -Signs of Illness (Needs 2 hrs.) - Child Abuse & Neglect (Needs 2 hrs.) - SIDS Course (Needs 2 hrs.) - Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma (Needs 1 hrs.) - Human Growth and Development or Positive Guidance Training (Needs 3 hrs.) - Admi

  5. Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Pending Facility Will Be Licensed for 12 Children as a Group CareInitial Licensure

      The pending facility will be licensed for 12 children as a Group Care. The census at the time of inspection was 0 children. 0 child's files and 1 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