Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
McCarran KinderCare
About the School
- Our teachers and staff are dedicated to teaching, nurturing and growing with your family.
- Each teacher commits to open communication, and going above and beyond to keep your children happy and safe so they are open to an amazing experience learning in our school.
- We welcome you to join our KinderCare family, where everything is designed for learning.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- At McCarran KinderCare our teachers are dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing excellent care and learning opportunities for the children in our care. Give us a call today to schedule a tour for the opportunity to experience our curriculum and to meet our teachers and center support staff. We look forward to meeting you!
- At McCarran KinderCare the Health and Safety of your children is a top priority for us. Michelle Cook is our Certified Health and Safety Coordinator and she serves as our on site Certified Food Protection manager. Our center upholds standards set by the Health Department, Social Services and company expectations. We have daily, weekly and monthly inspections to ensure that our center is upholding the highest standards in health and safety.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- National Association of Child Care Resources & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) and Children's Cabinet, ICTN (tribal)
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for McCarran KinderCare?
The application deadline for McCarran KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to McCarran KinderCare is Excel Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Daycare / Preschool
2301 Sparks Blvd
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1231 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6699
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
890 Roberta Ln
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-2 | 32 students
1410 Iratcabal Dr
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 848-2068
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Church of Christ
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
690 Edison Way
Reno, NV 89502
(197) 123-7173
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
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7555 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 424-6777
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
4895 Village Green Parkway
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 358-0808
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-2 | 32 students
1410 Iratcabal Dr
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 848-2068
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
Alternative School
1050 Bible Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-3774
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Church of Christ
1205 N Mccarran Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 329-5848
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
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565 Reactor Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-6622
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
850 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-9995
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Daycare / Preschool
2301 Sparks Blvd
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 331-6622
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1231 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 331-6699
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
890 Roberta Ln
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 359-1122
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4950 Vista Blvd
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-8490
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 O Callaghan Dr
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5520
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1840 4th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5530
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Lincoln Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5570
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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