Best Daycares in Salt Lake City, UT — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 9 daycares and childcare centers in Salt Lake City based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Salt Lake City
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#1 — Kid Care Co. Score: 24/100
Kid Care Company Of North Salt Lake
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#2 — Palmer Court Head Start Score: 24/100
Head Start Program
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — Jewish Preschool Of The Arts Score: 23/100
Jewish Preschool of the Arts Utah
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — First Baptist Child Development Center Score: 22/100
Child Development Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Children's Center Score: 22/100
Neighborhood House
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#6 — Saint Paul's Preschool and Childcare Score: 20/100
St. Paul's Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — Let Me Shine Christian Playschool and Preschool Score: 20/100
Let Me Shine
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Bright Horizon's Score: 15/100
Salt Lake City daycare
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#9 — Lit'l Scholars Learning Center Score: 12/100
Best Recipes Ever
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Salt Lake City?
- Kid Care Co. is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Salt Lake City based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
- How are daycares ranked in Salt Lake City?
- Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
- How much does daycare cost in Salt Lake City?
- Childcare costs in Salt Lake City vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.