Licensed Daycare in Utah
Find the right daycare in Utah in under 5 minutes. 1,625 licensed centers — filter by age, cost, and subsidy. Verified weekly against Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing. Free, no signup.
Listings updated May 2026 from official Utah licensing records.
Utah childcare by the numbers
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.
What'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 Daycare Costs by Age (2026)
Infant care in Utah runs about $10,440/year. Family daycare homes typically cost 10–30% less than centers; Head Start is free for income-eligible families. Toddler & school-age figures are estimates derived from Utah center averages.
Estimate your exact costHow to Get Childcare Help in Utah
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Check eligibility for Utah Office of Child Care Subsidy. Most Utah families earning up to ~85% of state median income qualify for childcare subsidy assistance.
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Apply early — waitlists are common. Quality infant programs in Utah often have 3–12 month waitlists. Start during pregnancy if you can. Intake line: (801) 526-9675.
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Stack federal help. The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20–35% of up to $6,000) and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 pre-tax) apply regardless of state subsidy.
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Verify the license before you sign. Confirm current status in the Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing database and tour during operating hours.
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
Official Utah & Federal Resources
Independently verify any provider, check subsidy eligibility, and access national child-care databases — all official .gov sources.
Daycare in Utah — Frequently Asked Questions
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Where to get childcare help in Utah
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programUtah Office of Child Care Subsidy can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(801) 526-9675 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing.
Official license searchHow this data is sourced. Listings for 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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