Helen Meyer Community 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 26
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 19 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (13) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). None of the 18 findings were critical.
See All 18 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20251 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 12.4.25. There were no regulatory deficiencies identified at the time of the survey. The facility is licensed for 66 children as a Center. The census at the time of survey was 18 children. 10 children's files and 13 staff files were reviewed. Reminders: Vacuum carpets and rugs in between sessions Shannon S needs to reapply for director approval memo within 90 days, no later than 2/4/25 Shannon S needs -22 h annual training hours and -2 h annual health wellness and o
Jul 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Inspection Conducted at Your…Bi-annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure inspection conducted at your facility on 07/16/2025. 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 66 children as a Center. The census at the time of survey was 23 children. No children's files and no staff files were reviewed. Based on Shannon Scott Preschool Director. observation, the facility failed to recognize 2.Corrective Action was and eliminate the following hazards for the taking by Shannon Scott on Wednesday, safety of children as evidenced by the July 16,2025 right after inspection was following: completed. 3.ALL Push pins were removed from 1. Trash cans in the classrooms need lids. classrooms and will be addressed to all Surveyor observed trash cans used for food teachers during Back to School Teacher waste without lids and accessible to Meeting that the push pins are prohibited in children. Please uploa Based on observation, several children's water bottles in both classroom A and B were not labeled. Ensure that children's water bottles are labeled with children's full name. Please upload pictures of labeled water bottles for both classrooms and answer the 4 POC questions.
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 12/17/2024. The facility is licensed for 66 Children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 26 children and 10 children files were reviewed. *Please set up a time to take the staff binder to childcare licensing office 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: SHANNON SCOTT Title: Preschool Director Date: Based on observation there was some trash in the outdoor are, please ensure that the area is clear before the children go outside. 1167 B. WING _______________________ 12/17/2024 HELEN MEYER COMMUNITY CENTER 4525 Based on observation there is chipped paint in rooms B and C, please paint the walls and upload pictures in the plan of correction. NAC 2. The director shall: NAC 1.Area with Licensing binders is clearly 12/17/202 304.2 (a) Provide a program for child care for the 304.2 labeled and will be checked in A.M. and 4 facility which meets the requirements of this P.M. on a daily basis to ensure all binders chapter. are present and accounted for. Director and (b) Be physically present in the facility for a Acting Assistant Director will initial BINDER sufficient amount of time to ensure CHECK-IN LOG prior to beginning of school compliance with the provisions of this day and the end of school day every day chapter and chapter 432A of NRS. (c) Provide space for an office, the storage 2. Binders were... The staff binder was not available on-site during the inspection. NRS 230 NRS 230 1.FOUR YEAR OLD SHOT RECORD 12/19/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to TRACKING SHEET will be used to track 4 admission to child care facility; conditional and monitor upcoming shot requirements in 60 day and 30 day increments allowing Based on children's files review, child #4 and #7 need updated vaccination records, please refer to identification list to obtain names and upload the records in the plan of correction.
Sep 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Bi-annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 9/16/24. 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. Inspection consensus, the facility is licensed for 66 children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 33 children. 10 children's files and 12 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: SHANNON SCOTT Title: Preschool Director Date: 09/30/2024 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE 1167 B. WING ______________________... 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 1167 B. WING _______________________ 09/16/2024
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the Onsite Inspection Conducted at Your Facility On…Annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the onsite inspection conducted at your facility on 12/05/2023. This facility is licensed for 66 children as a center. The census at the time of inspection was 26 children. 15 children's files and 14 staff files were reviewed. Reminder: Email Inspector remaining annual training hours by 01/31/23: -S. Scott: 19 hours -L. Nevarez: 7 hours -A. Quaites: 6 hours -B. Mondouz: 7 hours -N. Rojas: 10 hours -K. Doody: 24 hours If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statem
Jun 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the on-siteState Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Bi-annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-siteState licensure survey conducted at your facility on 06/26/2023. The Facility is licensed for 68 children as a center.The census at the time of survey was 20 children. 15 children's files and 10 staff files were reviewed. NAC 310 1. Every member of the staff of a facility, NAC 310 1. Monthly planner was purchased and filled including a volunteer, and each resident of in with each teachers expiration dates. the facility shall present to the director of Shannon Scott (Preschool Director) will the facility, to be placed in th Based on interview and record review, the facility did not have writtenevidence that all staff were free from communicable tuberculosis issued withinthe preceding 24 months. A. Quiates NRS 230 NRS 230 1.A current shot record log was created by Certificate of immunization prerequisite to Shannon Scott Preschool Director. Each admission to child care facility; conditional new enrollment will be added to list. Each admission; report to Health Division. Except child file will contain a checklist/reminder as otherwise provided in NRS 432A.235 for when the 4 year old shots need updating. accommodat Certificate of immunization prerequisite to admission to child carefacility; Child(ren) as noted below failed to have current immunization recordson file at time of inspection. Child #5
Jan 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 1-10-2023. At time of inspection no regulatory deficiencies were found. The facility is licensed for 66 children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 30 children. 10 children's files and 9 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
Jul 11, 20221 Finding1 Important
- ThisStatement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Statelicensure Survey Conducted at Your Facility…Bi-annual
ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site Statelicensure survey conducted at your facility on 07/11/2022. Thefacility is licensed for 66 children as a center. The census at thetime of survey was 17 children. 10 children's files and 6 staff files werereviewed. 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: SHANNON SCOTT Title: Director Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on inspection facility failed to recognize the following deficiencies. 1. staff personal belonging (purses) were stored in an unlocked cabinet NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 3. (NAC 306) Nevada Registry certificates 07/11/202 must: were immediately found for 2 missing staff 2 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; members. Certificates were filed in wrong (b) Be able to summon help in an binder. Correction was made immediately emergency; and certificates are now filed in correct (c) Be emotionally and physically qualified binder. (07/11/2022) Director Shannon to c Basedon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 120days of hire each employee had a completed application or renewal of NevadaRegistry membership. Current Nevada Registry membership was not 1167 B. WING _______________________ 07/11/2022 NAME OF PR Basedon record review and interview, the facility admitted children who were not upto date with immunizations or for whom no record was present or needed anupdated. Children, as listed on the identifierlist were noted to require updated immunizations.
Jan 6, 20221 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 1/6/22. The facility is licensed for 66 children as center. The census at the time of survey was 10 children. 10 children files were reviewed and 7 staff files were reviewed. NRS 230 NRS 230 Shannon Scott, the Director, will take a 02/01/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to WEBIZ class to learn how to accurately 2 admission to child care facility; conditional update shot records. Shot records will be admission; report to Health Division. Except monitored the Based on record review the following children needed updated immunizations : Child 3 Child 7
Jul 8, 20211 Finding1 Important
- A Licensure Survey Was Conducted by Child Care Licensing on 07/08/2021Bi-annual
A licensure survey was conducted by Child Care Licensing on 07/08/2021. There were no regulatory deficiencies identified. Please retain this letter for your files. 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
Oct 15, 20201 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Inspection Conducted at Your…Ad-hoc
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure inspection conducted at your facility on 07/16/2025. 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 66 children as a Center. The census at the time of survey was 23 children. No children's files and no staff files were reviewed. Based on Shannon Scott Preschool Director. observation, the facility failed to recognize 2.Corrective Action was and eliminate the following hazards for the taking by Shannon Scott on Wednesday, safety of children as evidenced by the July 16,2025 right after inspection was following: completed. 3.ALL Push pins were removed from 1. Trash cans in the classrooms need lids. classrooms and will be addressed to all Surveyor observed trash cans used for food teachers during Back to School Teacher waste without lids and accessible to Meeting that the push pins are prohibited in children. Please uploa Based on observation, several children's water bottles in both classroom A and B were not labeled. Ensure that children's water bottles are labeled with children's full name. Please upload pictures of labeled water bottles for both classrooms and answer the 4 POC questions.
Jan 10, 20201 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 12/17/2024. The facility is licensed for 66 Children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 26 children and 10 children files were reviewed. *Please set up a time to take the staff binder to childcare licensing office 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: SHANNON SCOTT Title: Preschool Director Date: Based on observation there was some trash in the outdoor are, please ensure that the area is clear before the children go outside. 1167 B. WING _______________________ 12/17/2024 HELEN MEYER COMMUNITY CENTER 4525 Based on observation there is chipped paint in rooms B and C, please paint the walls and upload pictures in the plan of correction. NAC 2. The director shall: NAC 1.Area with Licensing binders is clearly 12/17/202 304.2 (a) Provide a program for child care for the 304.2 labeled and will be checked in A.M. and 4 facility which meets the requirements of this P.M. on a daily basis to ensure all binders chapter. are present and accounted for. Director and (b) Be physically present in the facility for a Acting Assistant Director will initial BINDER sufficient amount of time to ensure CHECK-IN LOG prior to beginning of school compliance with the provisions of this day and the end of school day every day chapter and chapter 432A of NRS. (c) Provide space for an office, the storage 2. Binders were... The staff binder was not available on-site during the inspection. NRS 230 NRS 230 1.FOUR YEAR OLD SHOT RECORD 12/19/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to TRACKING SHEET will be used to track 4 admission to child care facility; conditional and monitor upcoming shot requirements in 60 day and 30 day increments allowing Based on children's files review, child #4 and #7 need updated vaccination records, please refer to identification list to obtain names and upload the records in the plan of correction.
Jul 9, 20191 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Bi-annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 9/16/24. 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. Inspection consensus, the facility is licensed for 66 children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 33 children. 10 children's files and 12 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: SHANNON SCOTT Title: Preschool Director Date: 09/30/2024 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE 1167 B. WING ______________________... 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 1167 B. WING _______________________ 09/16/2024
Jan 10, 20191 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the Onsite Inspection Conducted at Your Facility On…Annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the onsite inspection conducted at your facility on 12/05/2023. This facility is licensed for 66 children as a center. The census at the time of inspection was 26 children. 15 children's files and 14 staff files were reviewed. Reminder: Email Inspector remaining annual training hours by 01/31/23: -S. Scott: 19 hours -L. Nevarez: 7 hours -A. Quaites: 6 hours -B. Mondouz: 7 hours -N. Rojas: 10 hours -K. Doody: 24 hours If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statem
Jul 12, 20181 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the on-siteState Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Bi-annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-siteState licensure survey conducted at your facility on 06/26/2023. The Facility is licensed for 68 children as a center.The census at the time of survey was 20 children. 15 children's files and 10 staff files were reviewed. NAC 310 1. Every member of the staff of a facility, NAC 310 1. Monthly planner was purchased and filled including a volunteer, and each resident of in with each teachers expiration dates. the facility shall present to the director of Shannon Scott (Preschool Director) will the facility, to be placed in th Based on interview and record review, the facility did not have writtenevidence that all staff were free from communicable tuberculosis issued withinthe preceding 24 months. A. Quiates NRS 230 NRS 230 1.A current shot record log was created by Certificate of immunization prerequisite to Shannon Scott Preschool Director. Each admission to child care facility; conditional new enrollment will be added to list. Each admission; report to Health Division. Except child file will contain a checklist/reminder as otherwise provided in NRS 432A.235 for when the 4 year old shots need updating. accommodat Certificate of immunization prerequisite to admission to child carefacility; Child(ren) as noted below failed to have current immunization recordson file at time of inspection. Child #5
Jan 25, 20171 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 1-10-2023. At time of inspection no regulatory deficiencies were found. The facility is licensed for 66 children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 30 children. 10 children's files and 9 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
Aug 15, 20161 Finding1 Important
- ThisStatement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Statelicensure Survey Conducted at Your Facility…Bi-annual
ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site Statelicensure survey conducted at your facility on 07/11/2022. Thefacility is licensed for 66 children as a center. The census at thetime of survey was 17 children. 10 children's files and 6 staff files werereviewed. 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: SHANNON SCOTT Title: Director Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on inspection facility failed to recognize the following deficiencies. 1. staff personal belonging (purses) were stored in an unlocked cabinet NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 3. (NAC 306) Nevada Registry certificates 07/11/202 must: were immediately found for 2 missing staff 2 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; members. Certificates were filed in wrong (b) Be able to summon help in an binder. Correction was made immediately emergency; and certificates are now filed in correct (c) Be emotionally and physically qualified binder. (07/11/2022) Director Shannon to c Basedon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 120days of hire each employee had a completed application or renewal of NevadaRegistry membership. Current Nevada Registry membership was not 1167 B. WING _______________________ 07/11/2022 NAME OF PR Basedon record review and interview, the facility admitted children who were not upto date with immunizations or for whom no record was present or needed anupdated. Children, as listed on the identifierlist were noted to require updated immunizations.
Jan 21, 20161 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 1/6/22. The facility is licensed for 66 children as center. The census at the time of survey was 10 children. 10 children files were reviewed and 7 staff files were reviewed. NRS 230 NRS 230 Shannon Scott, the Director, will take a 02/01/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to WEBIZ class to learn how to accurately 2 admission to child care facility; conditional update shot records. Shot records will be admission; report to Health Division. Except monitored the Based on record review the following children needed updated immunizations : Child 3 Child 7