How to Get a Child care centers & homes License in Utah (2026)

Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Background Checks, Office of Licensing

Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Background Checks, Office of Licensing

Office of Licensing

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dlbc.utah.gov/home/office-of-licensing/child-care/applications/

Child care licensing

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dlbc.utah.gov/home/office-of-licensing/child-care/applications/

This page outlines the process of applying for and renewing a license, certificate, and/or approval.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

All providers complete new provider training. Licensed family and residential certificate providers also complete preservice training; directors, designees, and caregivers must complete preservice training.

All providers complete new provider training. Licensed family and residential certificate providers also complete preservice training; directors, designees, and caregivers must complete preservice training.

All providers are required to complete new provider training. Licensed family and residential certificate providers are required to complete preservice training in addition to new provider training. All directors, provider/director designees, and caregivers are required to complete preservice training.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Center directors must be at least 21.

Center directors must be at least 21.

The minimum age to be a director is 21 years old.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Child care programs require licensing unless they satisfy an exemption in R430-8.

Child care programs require licensing unless they satisfy an exemption in R430-8.

Child care programs must be licensed unless they meet exemption criteria outlined in R430-8

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal requires an inspection, a provider-portal renewal request, current fire clearance or a local fire authority statement that an inspection is not required, and fees.

Renewal requires an inspection, a provider-portal renewal request, current fire clearance or a local fire authority statement that an inspection is not required, and fees.

Submit a renewal request through the provider portal. When submitting a renewal request, you will also need to submit a copy of your program's current fire clearance, or a written statement from your local fire authority stating that a fire inspection is not required.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Center directors must submit evidence of one of the agency's approved education credentials. New director training is required before or within 60 days of assuming duties.

Center directors must submit evidence of one of the agency's approved education credentials. New director training is required before or within 60 days of assuming duties.

All directors must complete new director training before, or within 60 days of, assuming director duties. Directors are required to have at least one of the following education credentials. Individuals must send evidence of their credential to DLBC before they can be approved as a director.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Licensed family employees must complete at least ten interactive training hours; residential-certificate employees need five. Annual training is completed during the facility's licensing year.

Licensed family employees must complete at least ten interactive training hours; residential-certificate employees need five. Annual training is completed during the facility's licensing year.

Licensed family employees are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of interactive training. Residential certificate employees are required to complete at least 5 hours of interactive training. Employees must complete annual training each year during their facility’s licensing year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Base license / certificate Applies to all new applications, annual renewals, and change of ownership. $62.00 each Initial center application One-time fee for new center licenses, location changes, or adding locations. $200.00 each Per-child capacity rate Based on the total requested or approved capacity. $1.75 per child

The July 2026–June 2027 schedule lists a $62 base fee for new applications, annual renewals and ownership changes; $200 for an initial center application/new location; and $1.75 per capacity place.

Base license / certificate Applies to all new applications, annual renewals, and change of ownership. $62.00 each Initial center application One-time fee for new center licenses, location changes, or adding locations. $200.00 each Per-child capacity rate Based on the total requested or approved capacity. $1.75 per child

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Residential care for eight or fewer qualifying children requires CCRRP registration and a background check. To receive DWS subsidies, these programs must instead obtain a license or DWS Family, Friend, & Neighbor approval.

Residential care for eight or fewer qualifying children requires CCRRP registration and a background check. To receive DWS subsidies, these programs must instead obtain a license or DWS Family, Friend, & Neighbor approval.

Residential child care programs caring for 8 or fewer qualifying children are required to register their program with OL as a Child Care Registered Residential Provider (CCRRP) and complete a background check. Programs that would like to qualify for Department of Workforce Services (DWS) child care subsidy payments, must instead either become licensed or apply for a DWS Family, Friend, & Neighbor (FFN) approval.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Annual training must cover all 15 health and safety topics in the agency's guide, including review of applicable licensing rules.

Annual training must cover all 15 health and safety topics in the agency's guide, including review of applicable licensing rules.

There are 15 required topics employees must be trained on as part of their annual training. Training on all 15 topics every year is the minimum requirement. Employees must review applicable child care rules as part of their annual training.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026