Childcare for North Las Vegas Families
From Aliante and Craig Ranch to neighborhoods across North Las Vegas, here is an honest look at the drive to Martlet Academy and who it works well for.
Childcare North Las Vegas Families Can Count On
North Las Vegas is a big, growing part of the valley, with family favorites like Craig Ranch Regional Park and Aliante Nature Discovery Park. Martlet Academy is at 6940 Edna Ave on the west side of Las Vegas, so for most North Las Vegas addresses the drive is a real one and we will not pretend otherwise.
Families who choose us from North Las Vegas typically work on the west side, in Summerlin, or along the 215 Beltway, which means drop-off lines up with a commute already in motion. The draw is consistency: one licensed campus, one director, and one teaching team across every classroom.
If your day is built around North Las Vegas, a closer center is likely the easier choice, and that is a completely reasonable call. We would rather you choose with clear information than feel the drive was downplayed.
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.
To judge the fit, drive the route during your real morning window and tour in person. Both together tell you more than any estimate can.
Why North 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 North 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 North Las Vegas
From most North Las Vegas addresses, the drive to 6940 Edna Ave typically runs around twenty-five to thirty-five minutes outside of peak traffic, often via the I-215 Beltway or US-95 depending on where you start.
Weekday mornings can run longer, so test the drive at your actual drop-off time before committing.
Families who make this work often combine drop-off with a commute toward Summerlin, Spring Valley, or the west side, so it becomes part of the route rather than a detour.
If you would like a more exact estimate from your street, call our team. We will tell you honestly whether the trade-off is likely to work.
Other Neighborhoods We Work With
If North Las Vegas 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, often via the I-215 Beltway or US-95. Morning traffic can add time.
That depends on your priorities and routine. Some North 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 North 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.
No. Martlet Academy operates from one campus at 6940 Edna Ave in Las Vegas, and we built this page so North Las Vegas families can weigh the drive honestly.
Yes. Alongside North Las Vegas, we serve families from Centennial Hills, Summerlin, Peccole Ranch, Spring Valley, and Downtown Las Vegas, each with its own dedicated page on this site.
An Honest Look, Then Your Decision
Tour the campus, drive the route once, and decide whether Martlet Academy fits your North Las Vegas routine.
Schedule a Tour or call (702) 608-8177 we'll be honest with you