Childcare for Green Valley Families
If you live near Green Valley Ranch or Paseo Verde, Martlet Academy is a long drive across the valley. Here is an honest look at what that means and who it works for.
Childcare Green Valley Families Can Count On
Green Valley is a well-established part of Henderson, with Green Valley Ranch, Paseo Verde Parkway, and a lot of families who know the area by heart. Martlet Academy is at 6940 Edna Ave on the other side of the valley, so the drive from Green Valley is a long one, and we would rather say that plainly.
A few Green Valley families still choose us, usually because their work is on the west side, in Summerlin, or somewhere along the Beltway. For them, drop-off becomes part of an existing commute and the consistency of one licensed campus, one director, and one teaching team is worth the miles.
For families who work close to home in Henderson, a nearer center will almost certainly be more practical, and we are comfortable saying that. The right childcare is the one that fits your actual daily routine, not just the one with the best website.
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.
The best test is simple: tour Martlet Academy, then drive home the way you would on a normal weekday afternoon. If the drive still feels manageable, we would be glad to welcome your family.
Why Green Valley 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 Green Valley.
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 Green Valley
From most Green Valley addresses, the drive to 6940 Edna Ave typically runs around thirty to forty minutes outside of peak traffic, usually via the I-215 Beltway heading west.
Peak commute windows can add a lot to that, especially on weekday mornings, so test the route at your real drop-off time before enrolling.
The families who make this work usually already commute west for their jobs, which turns the childcare drive into a stop along the way instead of a separate trip.
If you want a more exact estimate from your street, call us. We talk with families from all over the valley and will give you a straight answer.
Other Neighborhoods We Work With
If Green Valley is a longer drive than you'd like, here are a few areas closer to our campus.
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View Full ListFrequently Asked Questions
Expect roughly thirty to forty minutes outside of peak traffic, typically via the I-215 Beltway heading west. Weekday mornings can add significant time.
That depends on your priorities and routine. Some Green Valley 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 Green Valley 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.
No. We operate from one campus at 6940 Edna Ave in Las Vegas, and we are upfront about that so Green Valley families can judge the commute for themselves.
Yes. Alongside Green Valley, we serve families from Henderson, Enterprise, Southwest Las Vegas, Spring Valley, and Summerlin, each with its own dedicated page on this site.
An Honest Look, Then Your Decision
Schedule a tour, see the classrooms, and decide whether the drive from Green Valley fits your family's daily routine.
Schedule a Tour or call (702) 608-8177 we'll be honest with you