Licensed Daycare in Utah
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Utah Childcare Licensing
In Utah, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:7 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:15 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care LicensingWhat's distinctive about Utah: Utah's loose preschool ratio (1:15) and large family sizes mean high demand for spots. Look for NAEYC-accredited or YRGB-rated providers for tighter standards.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:15
- Avg infant cost
- $870/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $680/mo
Utah Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Utah families can apply for Utah Office of Child Care Subsidy based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (801) 526-9675
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