Licensed Daycare in Payson, Utah
6 licensed daycares in Payson, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Utah licensing records.
Payson listings updated May 2026 from official Utah records.
Daycare in Payson: what parents should know
There are 6 licensed childcare providers on record in Payson, with Preschool the most common type (about 17% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Utah license at indexing time, sourced from Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 1 center in Payson report infant care (roughly 17% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 1 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5.
About 17% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Payson providers are approved for approximately 365 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Payson childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Payson
ChildCare Aware reports the Utah average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Payson vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Utah families may also qualify for Utah Office of Child Care Subsidy (intake: (801) 526-9675).
Full Utah licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State 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 capacity
- 60 kids
ZIP codes covered
Largest licensed centers in Payson
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Payson licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Payson
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Find a programUtah Office of Child Care Subsidy can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Payson, Utah are compiled from official Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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