Kiddie Academy of Henderson
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.5 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- INTRODUCTORY REMARKS - Deficiencies This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State…Annual
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS - Deficiencies This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure inspection conducted at your facility on 03/05/2026. 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 198 children as a CENTER. The census at the time of survey was 80 children. 20 children's files and 29 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: MELISSA DURAN Title: Academy Director Date: 03/23/2026 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE GALDO 4553 B. W... be completed (MUST COMPLETE) 432A.280.3(b) NoRecord-Natural March 9th, 2026. 3. Changes that will be made or Disaster Drill measures that will be taken to prevent Basedon observation and interview, the future occurrence of the deficient facility had no record that a drill practice (MUST ADDRESS) The scheduled monthly fire drills and fornatural disasters was held at least disaster drill every three months will once every three months. Last disaster be shared with all admin and owners drill logged was on 10/2025. to prevent future occurrence. 4. Identify the person responsible (MUST ADDRESS) FA 432A.306 NevadaRegistry Basedon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 4553 B. WING _______________________ 03/05/2026 KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HENDERSON 870 CORONADO CENTER DRIVE, HENDERSON, NEVADA ,89052 90days of hire each employee had a completed application or renewal of NevadaRegistry membership. Current Nevada Registry membership not present for staffnoted below. Please submit copy of current Nevada Registry certificate or emailfrom Nevada Registry showing proof of applying for staff listed. Haven C. Lauren C. Lily H. Isabel M. Jaysa M. Joanna O. Jessica P. Juliana O. Please be sure to answer the four questions listed in theStatement of Deficiencies (SOD) letter for each cited deficiency. Copy andpaste the questions into your Plan of Correction (POC) and pro... 432A.323 Initial Training 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: Nanette B. - Annual hours Lauran C. - Wellness (ObesityPrevention/Nutrition/ Physical Activity) 2 hrs., Annual hours Nicole C. - Human Growth andDevelopment or Positive Guidance 3 hrs., Wellness (Obesity Prevention/Nutrition/ Physical Activity) 2 hrs., Annual hours Alejandra C. - Human Growth and Development or Positive Guidance 3 hrs., Annual hours Alelie E
Nov 6, 20251 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 11/06/2025. The facility is licensed for 198 Children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 101 children. *Reminder* Please make sure the toilet plunger is out of children's reach. 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 Based on observation couches and pillows all through the center need cleaning. There was no carpet cleaning log completed, please make sure carpets are washed every 3 months and a log is available on site. 4553 B. WING _______________________ 11/06/2025 Please ensure that all stuffed animals are washed daily or remove 3. The schedule was created to them from the classrooms. ensure everything is washed daily and no classes are missed 4. Director - Kaitlyn Giddens NAC 7. Each room at a facility that is used for NAC 12/02/202 415.7 play and other activities for children must 415.7 1. The tent was immediately 5 have: removed from the room and placed (a) Low, open shelves to store toys; in the garbage. (b) An adequate supply of toys that are in good condition and appropriate for the age of the children; 2. This was completed 11/06 (c) Tables and Based on observation 4. Director - Kaitlyn Giddens the tent in the Tigers room is torn, please remove or replace and upload pictures in the plan of correction. OOO1 1. Plunger will be placed in the locked janitors closet after every use 2. This was corrected 11/06 3. Director and Assistant director will be walking around daily to ensure there
Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- The Facility Is Licensed for 198 Children as a CenterComplaint - 11647
The facility is licensed for 198 children as a Center. The census at the time of investigation was 92 children. 0 children's files and 0 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: EVA BERNARDINO Title: Owner Date: 07/29/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Failure to: 2(b) Communicate with children and their parents. Staff did not communicate to families that pets would be on the premises. Although administration has addressed the issue by separating the staff member involved, a plan of correction should be implemented to ensure this does not occur in the future. Please detail plan in your response to the four question in SOD statement. NAC 400 1. A licensee of a facility shall enhance a NAC 400 1. Academy has zero tolerance policy for 07/29/202 child ' s behavior through positive guidance, mishandling children in any manner. 5 redirection of t A staff member was witnessed by several others grabbing and pulling children. The facility took immediate action and separated the staff member from employment. Please provide responses to the four required questions in the SOD letter outlining the plan in place to prevent this from happening in the future.
Apr 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Initial Licensure
This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility, for State license #4553, on 04/29/25. There were no regulatory deficiencies identified at the time of the survey. The facility is requesting to be licensed for 198 children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 101 children. 0 children's files and 0 staff files were reviewed. Reminders: - Please update State Fire CofC to correct capacity - Please upload liability insurance and auto insurance - Please email photos of serviced fire extinguishers, new eyewashes,