Daycare License Requirements for Utah

Age Range

Ratio For Daycare Centers

Infants

(1:4)

Toddlers (under 2 years old)

(1:4)

2 years

(1:7)

3 years

(1:12)

4 years

(1:15)

5 years

(1:20)

Age Range

Ratio For Family Child Care

Infants

(1:3)

All ages

(1:6)

[of which no more than 2 children may be less than 2 years old; if all children are 2 and older, then 6 children plus 2 school age children may be cared for, but if one child is under age 2, then 6 children plus 1 school age child may be cared for]

[all ratios include the caregiver's own children under age 6 and those who have not completed kindergarten]