Utah ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Utah DHHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (R381-100) regulations. Bloomily helps Utah childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Utah licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants birth to 12 months | 1:4 | 8 children |
Young Toddlers (12-24 months) Toddlers 12-24 months | 1:5 | 10 children |
toddler Two year olds | 1:7 | 14 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) Three year olds | 1:12 | 24 children |
prek Four and five year olds | 1:15 | 30 children |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 6+ years | 1:20 | 40 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Utah childcare staff
Annual Training (20 hours)
Utah required 20 clock hours annual professional development
Background Check (Utah)
Utah BCI background check and FBI fingerprint check per R381-100-6
Director Qualifications (Utah)
Director qualifications per R381-100-7 including education and experience requirements
First Aid (Utah)
Pediatric first aid certification required
Food Handler Permit (Utah)
Utah food handler permit for staff preparing or serving food
Lead Caregiver Qualifications (Utah)
Lead caregiver qualifications per R381-100-7
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Orientation Training (Utah)
Initial orientation training within 90 days of employment
Pediatric CPR (Utah)
Infant and child CPR certification required per R381-100-7
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse (Utah)
Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Safe Sleep Training (Utah)
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per R381-100-14
Staff Health Assessment (Utah)
Initial health assessment and TB risk assessment required
Utah BCI Criminal History Check
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification background check required
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Utah childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, documented with date, time, and evacuation time
Ref: R381-100-13
Earthquake
Quarterly earthquake drills required - Wasatch Fault preparedness
Ref: R381-100-13
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice per year
Ref: R381-100-13
Evacuation
Full evacuation to alternate location annually
Ref: R381-100-13
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Utah DHHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (R381-100) 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
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Nearby State Requirements
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