Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Utah

Utah is home to 1,104 state-licensed care providers spanning 25 counties and 95 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

95Cities

25Counties

1,104Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	363	View in Utah
Family Child Care Homes	557	View in Utah
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	184	View in Utah
Head Start Programs	170	View in Utah
School-Age Programs	49	View in Utah
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in Utah

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Counties in Utah

Choosing care in Utah

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Utah, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Utah have?

According to current licensing data, Utah has 1,104 licensed providers: 363 child care centers, 557 family child care homes, and 184 preschools.

How does Utah score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Utah has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Utah have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, , , lead Utah for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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