The information provided on this page is a basic outline of Utah Child Care requirements that pertain to the design and construction of Child Care Facilities in the State of Utah. This information is a brief synopsis and does not include all of the detailed requirements needed to satisfy the governing authorities for Child Care Licensing, Building Code, Fire Code, Accessibility, or local Zoning. These guidelines are for general information and planning purposes. Contact the governing authority directly or engage a Licensed Architect to complete a full analysis of your school location.
UTAH Child Care Licensing Requirements
Child Care license obtained from:
Utah Department of Health Child Care Unit
P.O Box 142003, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-2007
https://childcarelicensing.utah.gov/rules/081018%20Nr381-100.pdf
(801) 273-6617
License renewal is required every year.
Indoor Space Requirements: 35 sf per Child
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0-23 Mos. |
2 Years |
3 Years |
4 Years |
School Age | |
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Required Teacher: Child Ratio |
1:4 |
1:7 |
1:12 |
1:15 |
1:20
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Required Max. Group Size |
8 |
14 |
24 |
30 |
40 | |
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Recommended Classroom Capacity |
8 |
14 |
24 |
30 |
40 | |
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Recommended Staff per Classroom |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Recommended Min. Classroom Area |
280 sf. |
490 sf. |
840 sf. |
1050 sf. |
1400 sf. | |
Outdoor Space Requirements: 40 sf per child
- The outdoor area will be enclosed within a fence, wall, or solid natural barrier that is at least 4 feet high.
- Accessible raised decks or balconies that are 5 feet or higher and open basement stairwells that are 5 feet or deeper shall have protective barriers that are at least 3 feet high.
- If there is a swimming pool, the provider must meet applicable state laws, maintain the pool, and when it is not in use, the pool needs to be covered with at least a 4 foot high fence or solid barrier.
- There can not be any gap 5 by 5 inches or greater in or under the fence or barrier.
Building Code Requirements
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CHILD FIXTURES |
ADULT FIXTURES |
DRINKING FOUNTAINS |
MOP SINK |
BATH TUB/ SHOWER |
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1: 15 |
1:50 |
1:100 |
1 |
1 |
Fire Code Requirements
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36 |
Windows and glass doors within 36 inches from the floor has to be made out of tempered glass or have a protective guard. |
2.5 |
To work at a child care, you have to be at least 16, receive 2.5 (or more) hours of preservice training, knowledge of the rules and completed 20 (or more) hours of training every year. |
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Every room used by children needs to be ventilated by mechanical ventilation or by a window that open and has screens. |
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Did you know . . .
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Parents of children in child care can not have unsupervised contact with any child in care except their own. |  |
At least 10 of the 20 hours of annual child care training shall be face-to-face instruction. |  |
There must be 2 sinks in each room. One is for food preparation, bottles, and handwashing and the other is for handwashing after diapering and non-food activities. |
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Research completed by Calbert Design Group, LLC. Updated 2019