Daycare License Requirements for Utah
Worker requirements
Must be at least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED.
Provider / Child Ratio
| 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] |
Department of Health
Office of Child Care Licensing
P.O. Box 142003
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2003
Phone: 801-538-6152
Fax: 801-538-9259
Web site: http://www.health.utah.gov/licensing
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