Welcome to the Utah Child Care Licensing Program!
Vision: Access to safe, healthy child care for Utah families.
Mission:To support working parents by protecting the health and safety of children in child care programs we oversee. This is accomplished by:
- Establishing and assessing health and safety standards.
- Training and supporting providers in meeting the established standards.
- Providing the public with accurate information about these child care programs.
LICENSING IS THE FOUNDATION FOR QUALITY!
WHAT'S NEW? ... AND MORE
COVID-19Free Testing |
There are more than 40 locations for free rapid antigen testing. For more information, go to Free Covid-19 Testing. |
COVID-19 CCL Phase 4 Temporary Conditions |
We are now in Phase 4 of our health and recovery plan. Child care providers are to adhere to the conditions outlined in the Phase 4 Emergency Conditions Provider Letter/Face 4 - Condiciones de Emergencia Temporales Para Proveedores. Child care providers are welcome to post or distribute the Parent Letter/Phase 4 - COVID-19 Carta a los Padres so parents are aware of these emergency conditions.Per the email sent on 11/20/2020, child care providers are not required to exclude a child from care if the child is unable to wear a face mask or refuses to wear a face mask at all times. Child care staff are to wear a face mask and regularly encourage children to wear face masks. Providers will not receive a violation if Child Care Licensing staff see a child without a face mask. |
COVID-19CCL Updates |
Until June 30, 2021, DWS will continue paying the $20 Background Check Fee. This is funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the "CARES Act" (Public Law 116-136).Fingerprints and the $33.25 fingerprint processing fee are still required. |
COVID-19Frequently Asked Questions |
In coordination with Child Care Licensing, the Office of Child Care created the following Child Care and COVID-19 FAQ documents: Frequently Asked Questions for Parents; Frequently Asked Questions for Providers; Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses; and Frequently Asked Questions for Schools. The information in these documents will be updated frequently and you can check back regularly for the latest information. |
COVID-19 Closures |
To see the number of child care facilities closed due to COVID-19 and those that closed for reasons not related to Covid-19, go to the COVID-19 Closure Report. This report is updated daily. |
COVID-19Utah Updates |
For the latest information about the Coronavirus in Utah, go to coronavirus.utah.gov. |
ARCHIVED INFORMATION
Disinfection letter from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)(11/2020)
From Surviving to Thriving - Creating a Way Forward in Challenging Times (a free video series) (08/2020)
Proposed Rule Changes Summary (07/2020)
Proposed Rule Changes (07/2020)
CCL Phase 3 Emergency Conditions Provider Letter (05/2020)
CCL Phase 2 Emergency Conditions Provider Letter (04/2020)
Child Care Provider Bill of Rights (05/2020)
CCL Phase 1 Emergency Conditions Provider Letter (03/2020)
Preschool Programs Draft Rules (02/2020)