Childcare for Downtown Las Vegas Families
From the Arts District to the Medical District, here is an honest look at the drive to Martlet Academy and our hours for families on demanding schedules.
Childcare Downtown Las Vegas Families Can Count On
Downtown Las Vegas has changed a lot, with the Arts District, the Fremont Street area, and the Medical District all drawing working families. Martlet Academy sits at 6940 Edna Ave on the west side, so the drive from downtown is a manageable one rather than a short hop, and we want to be clear about that.
Many downtown families work long or irregular hours, including healthcare and hospitality schedules. Our hours of 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays can work for some of those schedules, though we do not offer overnight care and we would rather say so than leave you guessing.
What we can offer is one consistent campus, one director who knows your family by name, and a teaching team that stays across every classroom, from Infant through After School.
Our five classrooms, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kinder Prep, and After School, are each built around a specific developmental stage rather than one curriculum stretched across every age. A six-week-old and a five-year-old headed to kindergarten are in genuinely different spaces with teachers and activities built for that exact stage.
We're open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, hours built around real working schedules and longer commutes, not a short local drop-off.
Check whether our hours truly match your shifts, drive the route once, and then tour. That sequence will tell you quickly if Martlet Academy is the right fit.
Why Downtown Las Vegas Families Choose Martlet Academy
A few of the standards we hold ourselves to, and why they matter to your family.
One Consistent Standard
Every classroom follows the same Nevada-licensed standards and play-based philosophy, so the drive buys real consistency, not just a name on a building.
Nevada Licensed
We operate under a Nevada childcare license, meeting state standards for staff-to-child ratios, facility safety, and required staff training.
A Director Who Knows Your Family
As a small, independently owned program with smaller group sizes, our director and teaching team genuinely know families, including those who drive in from Downtown Las Vegas.
Real-Time Updates From Anywhere
The Brightwheel app keeps you connected with daily updates, routines, and photos throughout the day, no matter how far away your workday takes you.
Hours Built for Commuters
We open at 6:30 AM and close at 6:00 PM on weekdays, with Saturday hours too, so a longer drive doesn't collide with a tight pickup window.
Room to Grow With Us
Families who enroll an infant often stay through After School, moving between classrooms as their child ages instead of switching centers.
One Campus, Five Classrooms
Every child is placed in the classroom built for their actual age and stage, not a one-size-fits-all room.
Infant Program
Six weeks to 1 year, with individualized care that follows each baby's natural routine and cues.
Learn more →Toddler Program
Ages 1 to 2, built around emerging independence, language, and play with gentle structure.
Learn more →Preschool Program
Ages 3 to 4, blending early literacy and math with purposeful, child-led play.
Learn more →Kinder Prep Program
For children entering kindergarten the next school year, focused on academic readiness and self-regulation.
Learn more →After School Program
School-age care with homework support, outdoor play, and a consistent routine, plus School Break and Summer programs.
Learn more →The Drive from Downtown Las Vegas
From most downtown addresses, the drive to 6940 Edna Ave typically runs around fifteen to twenty-five minutes outside of peak traffic, often via US-95 or I-15 and Sahara Avenue.
Rush hour on those corridors can add meaningful time, so test the route during your real drop-off window before committing.
Many downtown families combine drop-off with a commute toward the Strip, the Medical District, or the west side, which keeps the trip from feeling like a detour.
If your shifts start before 6:30 AM or end after 6:00 PM, call us first. We would rather talk through scheduling honestly than have a mismatch surprise you.
Other Neighborhoods We Work With
If Downtown Las Vegas is a longer drive than you'd like, here are a few areas closer to our campus.
The Lakes
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View Full ListFrequently Asked Questions
Expect roughly fifteen to twenty-five minutes outside of peak traffic, often via US-95 or I-15 and Sahara Avenue. Rush hour can add time.
That depends on your priorities and routine. Some Downtown Las Vegas families value one consistent, licensed campus over the closest option, while others find a nearer center fits better. We'd rather you weigh it honestly than feel oversold.
Yes. We operate under a Nevada childcare license, meeting the state's standards for facility safety, staff training, and staff-to-child ratios. You're welcome to ask to see our license during a tour.
We accept children from six weeks through school age, across our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kinder Prep, and After School programs, each built around that specific stage of development.
We're open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which helps families managing a longer commute.
We don't currently offer bus or van transportation. Families handle their own drop-off and pickup, which is why we're upfront about drive times from each part of the valley.
Yes, and for Downtown Las Vegas families we'd especially encourage it. Touring in person and driving the route once at your real drop-off time gives you a far clearer picture than any page can.
Start with a tour so we can match your child's age to the right classroom. From there, our team walks you through enrollment paperwork, billing, and the first-day checklist.
A labeled change of clothes, a comfort item for naps, and for infants, bottles or formula as needed. We walk every family through a classroom-specific checklist before the first day.
Yes. Our on-site parking is designed for quick drop-off and pickup, which matters most for families arriving after a longer drive.
Our hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We do not offer overnight care. If your shift falls outside those hours, call us to talk through whether we can still help.
Yes. Alongside Downtown Las Vegas, we serve families from Enterprise, Spring Valley, The Lakes, Queensridge, and Peccole Ranch, each with its own dedicated page on this site.
An Honest Look, Then Your Decision
Check our hours against your schedule, tour the campus, and decide whether Martlet Academy fits your downtown routine.
Schedule a Tour or call (702) 608-8177 we'll be honest with you