This information is provided for your convenience only. Hera Women’s Health does not endorse, recommend, or evaluate any individual childcare provider or program. We encourage you to research the available options and select the provider that best fits your family’s needs.
$0
State personal income tax in Nevada
NV Dept. of Taxation
~$440K
Median home sale price (citywide)
Redfin, Apr 2026
~$500K
Median in 89134, a Summerlin adjacent zip code
Redfin, Apr 2026
WHY LAS VEGAS
What Makes This Market Worth the Move
Las Vegas offers the advantages of a major metropolitan area with a diverse employment base, world-class dining and entertainment, professional sports, and convenient air travel. Just beyond the city, residents have access to some of Nevada’s most spectacular outdoor destinations, including Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston, creating a unique lifestyle where career opportunities, family life, and year-round recreation come together.
LIFE HERE
Big City Amenities Without Coastal Housing Costs
Las Vegas offers a broad mix of dining, arts, professional sports, and family entertainment. Daily family life depends heavily on which neighborhood a household chooses, so the city is best understood through its submarkets rather than citywide averages.
Weather is worth mentioning but should be considered in conjunction with lower housing costs, no state income tax, and the amenities and travel access of a major metro.
Neighborhood Choice
Summerlin, adjacent neighborhoods, and other established submarkets give families strong options. Choose by neighborhood, not by citywide reputation.
Schools
Southern Nevada offers physician families access to nationally recognized private schools, master-planned communities, and a lifestyle that combines career opportunity with exceptional quality of life.
| Priority | Schools Most Commonly Considered |
|---|---|
| Top Independent College Prep | The Meadows School, The Alexander Dawson School, The Adelson School |
| Top Private High School | Bishop Gorman High School, Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School |
| Best Convenience for Henderson Families | Lake Mead Christian Academy, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Challenger School |
| Best Convenience for Southern Highlands Families | Southern Highlands Preparatory School, Las Vegas Day School, Bishop Gorman |
| Best Fit for Executive/Physician Relocation | The Meadows, Alexander Dawson, Bishop Gorman, Faith Lutheran |
Child Care
If relocating to the Las Vegas area there’s a wide range of childcare options, from traditional daycare centers to private preschools, nanny services, and after-school programs. The biggest challenge is often availability for infant care so start the search several months before a move.
These are some of the most considered childcare and preschool options:
| Provider | Location | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Little Monkeys Academy | Southwest Las Vegas | In-home daycare with extended weekday hours |
| Summerlin KinderCare | Summerlin | Infant care through school-age programs |
| Tropicana South Summerlin KinderCare | Summerlin | Infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs |
| Challenger School – Summerlin | Summerlin | Academic-focused preschool and private school with extended-day options |
| Coyote Kids Childcare & Preschool | Henderson | Preschool and daycare programs |
| Creative Kids Learning Center | Summerlin | Infant care through school-age programs |
| Merryhill Preschool Summerlin | Summerlin | Preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten readiness programs |
| SpringStone Montessori | Las Vegas Area | Montessori-style preschool programs |
| Stone Bridge Learning Academy | Las Vegas Area | Preschool and daycare programs |
Travel & Culture
Las Vegas offers convenient access to Harry Reid International Airport, world-class entertainment, professional sports, and a rich arts and entertainment scene.
COMPENSATION CONTEXT
The Economic Upside
No state income tax.
Nevada levies no personal income tax, and it pairs that with a below-average metro cost structure.
Clark County sales tax is 8.375%. Property-tax burden varies by tax district.
THE PRACTICE
Where You’d Work
Las Vegas offers the network’s broadest practice environment combining patient demand, referral reach, clinical infrastructure, and relocation support for physicians and their families.
Complete Care OBGYN, a Hera Women’s Health Center of Excellence
Obstetrics, gynecology, robotic-assisted surgery, and MyUltrasound imaging across Las Vegas. Clinicians practice with the autonomy of an independent practice and the operational infrastructure of a network behind them.
The Ob-Gyn Center, a Hera Women’s Health Center of Excellence
Comprehensive women’s health with integrative wellness, MonaLisa Touch®, and hormone optimization. Clinicians practice with the autonomy of an independent practice and the operational infrastructure of a network behind them.
Legacy For Women, a Hera Women’s Health Center of Excellence
Obstetrics, gynecology, midwifery, and minimally invasive surgery serving Las Vegas and Henderson. Clinicians practice with the autonomy of an independent practice and the operational infrastructure of a network behind them.
High Risk Pregnancy Center, a Hera Women’s Health Center of Excellence
Nevada’s largest maternal-fetal medicine practice, with multiple Las Vegas locations. Clinicians practice with the autonomy of an independent practice and the operational infrastructure of a network behind them.