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Licensed Daycare in Mountain Home, Utah

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Mountain Home?

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 Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Mountain Home?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$870/mo

Utah avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Mountain Home

ChildCare Aware reports the Utah average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Mountain Home 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: 54 kids

ZIP codes covered

84051 5

Program types in Mountain Home

Montessori School

1 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

Head Start Center

1 centers

Before & After School Care

1 centers

All Mountain Home licensed centers

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S Head Start

Salt Lake City Discovery Preschool #195

Mountain Home

2 years - 12 years Cap 87

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Mountain Home, Utah?

Our directory lists 5 licensed childcare centers in Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home?

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 Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Mountain Home?

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 Mountain Home 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.