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Licensed Daycare in Alta, Utah

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Alta?

Statewide averages in Utah run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Alta daycares?

All licensed Utah centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Alta typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Alta?

Utah families can apply for Utah Office of Child Care Subsidy (intake: (801) 526-9675). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$870/mo

Utah avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Alta

ChildCare Aware reports the Utah average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Alta vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Utah families may also qualify for Utah Office of Child Care Subsidy (intake: (801) 526-9675).

Full Utah licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State 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 capacity: 77 kids

ZIP codes covered

84092 5

Program types in Alta

Preschool Program

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

Before & After School Care

1 centers

All Alta licensed centers

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L Family Daycare

Lehi KinderSmile #17

Alta

School Age (5+) Cap 92

S Before/After School

Salt Lake City Early Learning Center #228

Alta

School Age (5+) Cap 103

S Preschool

Sandy Rainbow Learning Center #60

Alta

Preschool (2-5) Cap 114

S Infant Care

St. George Learning Center #101

Alta

Preschool (2-5) Cap 42

W Licensed Center

West Jordan Kids First Academy #19

Alta

Infants & Toddlers Cap 34

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Alta, Utah?

Our directory lists 5 licensed childcare centers in Alta, Utah, sourced from Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Alta?

Statewide averages in Utah run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Alta daycares?

All licensed Utah centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Alta typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Alta?

Utah families can apply for Utah Office of Child Care Subsidy (intake: (801) 526-9675). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Alta daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Utah Department of Health and Human Services — Office of Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.