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Licensed Daycare in Provo, Utah

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

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 Provo 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 Provo typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Provo?

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 Provo

ChildCare Aware reports the Utah average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Provo 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: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

84604 10 84601 9 84606 8 84603 1

Program types in Provo

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

All Provo licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Layton #83

Provo

School Age (5+) Cap 30

F Head Start

First Steps Lehi #124

Provo

2 years - 12 years Cap 63

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks West Jordan #125

Provo

School Age (5+) Cap 91

K Infant Care

Kids R Us Ogden #42

Provo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 105

L Licensed Center

Layton Creative Kids #82

Provo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 79

L Montessori

Layton Little Scholars #81

Provo

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 116

L Group Care

Lehi Discovery Preschool #122

Provo

School Age (5+) Cap 18

L Preschool

Lehi Stepping Stones #123

Provo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 102

L Licensed Center

Little Genius West Valley City #85

Provo

Infants & Toddlers Cap 87

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Salt Lake City #43

Provo

2 years - 12 years Cap 61

O Before/After School

Ogden Golden Gate Daycare #41

Provo

School Age (5+) Cap 63

O Head Start

Ogden Precious Moments #40

Provo

2 years - 12 years Cap 102

O Preschool

Orem Sunflower Daycare

Provo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 17

S Preschool

Salt Lake City Cloud Nine Kids #42

Provo

Preschool (2-5) Cap 115

S Before/After School

Salt Lake City Smart Start Academy #44

Provo

School Age (5+) Cap 108

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Provo, Utah?

Our directory lists 18 licensed childcare centers in Provo, 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 Provo?

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 Provo 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 Provo typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Provo?

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 Provo 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.