Childcare for Henderson Families
Martlet Academy is on the west side of the valley, a real drive from Henderson. We would rather tell you that plainly, then show you why some Henderson families make the trip anyway.
Childcare Henderson Families Can Count On
Henderson has plenty of childcare options, from the shops and restaurants of the Water Street District to the neighborhoods spread out toward Lake Las Vegas. We will say it upfront: Martlet Academy sits at 6940 Edna Ave on the west side of the valley, so for most Henderson addresses the drive is a real one, not a quick hop.
Why would a Henderson family drive that far? Mostly because of consistency. Martlet Academy is a Nevada-licensed early childhood education center with one director and one teaching team working across every classroom, Infant through After School, rather than a branch of a larger chain where staff and standards shift by location.
For some families the drive makes sense because it folds into a commute they are already making, such as a workplace on the west side, in Summerlin, or near the Strip corridor. For others a closer Henderson center is simply the better call, and we would rather you decide with real information than a promise that falls apart after the first week of drop-offs.
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.
If you are weighing the trip, drive the route once at the time you would actually be doing it, then tour in person. Seeing the classroom your child would join tends to settle the question faster than a map estimate.
Why Henderson 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 Henderson.
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 Henderson
From most Henderson addresses, the drive to 6940 Edna Ave typically runs somewhere around twenty-five to thirty-five minutes outside of peak traffic, usually routing along the I-215 Beltway or I-15 depending on where you start.
Weekday mornings can stretch that drive considerably, so it is worth testing the route during your real drop-off window before you commit to doing it every day.
Many Henderson families who enroll with us pair the drive with a commute toward the west side or the Strip corridor, which makes the trip feel like part of the day rather than a separate errand.
If these estimates do not match your street, call our team. We would rather talk through whether the trade-off works for your routine than have you find out later.
Other Neighborhoods We Work With
If Henderson 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 twenty-five to thirty-five minutes outside of peak traffic, typically via the I-215 Beltway or I-15, depending on where in Henderson you start. Morning traffic can add time.
That depends on your priorities and routine. Some Henderson 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 Henderson 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. Martlet Academy operates from a single campus at 6940 Edna Ave in Las Vegas. We built this page so Henderson families get an honest look at the drive before touring.
Yes. Alongside Henderson, we serve families from Summerlin, Spring Valley, Peccole Ranch, Southwest Las Vegas, and Enterprise, each with its own dedicated page on this site.
An Honest Look, Then Your Decision
We would rather earn the drive than oversell it. Schedule a tour, see the classrooms in person, and decide whether the trip fits your family's routine.
Schedule a Tour or call (702) 608-8177 we'll be honest with you