Utah childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Utah — per DHHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (R381-100). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Utah
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | 8 |
| younger_toddler | 1:4 | 8 |
| Older Toddlers (24-36 months) | 1:5 | 10 |
| two_year | 1:8 | 16 |
| preschool_3 | 1:12 | 24 |
| preschool_4 | 1:15 | 30 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:20 | 40 |
Per DHHS Child Care Center Licensing Rules (R381-100). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Utah required 20 clock hours annual professional development
Renews every 12 months
Utah BCI background check and FBI fingerprint check per R381-100-6
Renews every 60 months
Director qualifications per R381-100-7 including education and experience requirements
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Utah food handler permit for staff preparing or serving food
Renews every 36 months
Lead caregiver qualifications per R381-100-7
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Initial orientation training within 90 days of employment
Infant and child CPR certification required per R381-100-7
Renews every 24 months
Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Renews every 36 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per R381-100-14
Renews every 36 months
Initial health assessment and TB risk assessment required
Renews every 24 months
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification background check required
Renews every 60 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | quarterly | Yes |
| earthquake | semi_annually | Yes |
| lockdown | annually | Recommended |
| evacuation | semi_annually | Yes |
Utah DHHS Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current DHHS license posted visibly
- License reflects current capacity and age groups
- License renewal application submitted timely
- Inspection reports available for parent review
- Parent rights information posted
- Utah BCI background check completed for all staff
- FBI fingerprint check completed for all staff
- Director meets education/experience requirements
- Lead caregivers meet qualification requirements
- Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff
- First aid certification current for all staff
- Annual 20 clock hours professional development documented
Run a Utah program? Keep it compliant without the binder.
Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.