Utah ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current DHHS license posted visibly

Ref: R381-100-4

License reflects current capacity and age groups

Ref: R381-100-4

License renewal application submitted timely

Ref: R381-100-4

Inspection reports available for parent review

Ref: R381-100-4

Parent rights information posted

Ref: R381-100-4

Utah BCI background check completed for all staff

Ref: R381-100-6

FBI fingerprint check completed for all staff

Ref: R381-100-6

Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: R381-100-7

Lead caregivers meet qualification requirements

Ref: R381-100-7

Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff

Ref: R381-100-7

First aid certification current for all staff

Ref: R381-100-7

Annual 20 clock hours professional development documented

Ref: R381-100-7

Child abuse recognition training completed

Ref: R381-100-7

Safe sleep training completed for infant caregivers

Ref: R381-100-14

Food handler permit current for food service staff

Ref: R381-100-7

Health assessment and TB screening on file

Ref: R381-100-7

Orientation training completed within 90 days

Ref: R381-100-7

Fire drills conducted monthly and documented

Ref: R381-100-13

Earthquake drills conducted quarterly (Wasatch Fault)

Ref: R381-100-13

Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice yearly

Ref: R381-100-13

Full evacuation drill to alternate location annually

Ref: R381-100-13

Written emergency plan posted and accessible

Ref: R381-100-13

Emergency supplies and 72-hour kit maintained

Ref: R381-100-13

Emergency contact numbers posted by phones

Ref: R381-100-13

Evacuation routes posted in each room

Ref: R381-100-13

First aid kit properly stocked and accessible

Ref: R381-100-11

Medication storage secure and procedures followed

Ref: R381-100-11

Handwashing procedures followed

Ref: R381-100-11

Diapering area sanitary with proper procedures

Ref: R381-100-11

Ill child exclusion policy implemented

Ref: R381-100-11

Hazardous materials stored securely out of reach

Ref: R381-100-10

Safe sleep practices followed (back to sleep, firm surface)

Ref: R381-100-14

Smoke and CO detectors functional

Ref: R381-100-10

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: R381-100-10

Outdoor play area meets 50 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: R381-100-10

Playground equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: R381-100-10

Facility clean and in good repair

Ref: R381-100-10

Temperature maintained at comfortable level

Ref: R381-100-10

Adequate lighting throughout facility

Ref: R381-100-10

Outdoor area fenced and secure

Ref: R381-100-10

Infant ratio maintained (1:4, max group 8)

Ref: R381-100-8

Toddler ratio maintained (1:5-7 based on age)

Ref: R381-100-8

Preschool ratio maintained (1:12-15)

Ref: R381-100-8

School-age ratio maintained (1:20, max group 40)

Ref: R381-100-8

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: R381-100-9

Immunization records current (USIIS or provider)

Ref: Utah Code 53G-9-301

Health information on file

Ref: R381-100-9

Allergy information documented with care plans

Ref: R381-100-9

Children supervised at all times

Ref: R381-100-8

Care About Childcare rating posted (if participating)

Ref: R381-100-4