How are the best daycares in Salt Lake City ranked?

We rank by objective, public criteria: current state license first, then licensed capacity, then how recently the license was verified. We never accept payment for placement.

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Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Salt Lake City, UT

Q: Are these Salt Lake City daycares licensed?

Yes — every center on this list holds a current Utah license sourced from Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing. Always confirm status directly before enrolling.

Our top licensed picks in Salt Lake City — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing. 70 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 70 licensed centers in Salt Lake City, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.