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16 Daycare Centers in Sandy, Utah

Browse all 16 daycare centers in Sandy, Utah. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sandy

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    985 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 90 children

    Hilltop Christian School in Sandy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, small class sizes, NAEYC accreditation, and enrichment programs as key strengths that help their children thrive academically and socially. The school fosters a strong community atmosphere where children develop confidence and a genuine love of learning.

    Caring and loving staffsmall class sizesplay-based learningNAEYC accreditation
  2. 2

    3015 E Creek Road, Sandy, UT · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, not for Creek Road Childcare's daycare services. No parent reviews of the actual daycare facility were available. The Google listing shows 4.8/5 stars with 0 reviews for the daycare center.

    None mentioned for daycare services
  3. 3

    2309 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

    Parents consistently praise Willowcreek Children's Center for its loving, safe, and enriching environment. Staff members, particularly Celeste and Sherrie, are highlighted for their exceptional care, personal attention to each child, and going above and beyond expectations. Parents express deep gratitude and trust in the center's ability to support their children's development and well-being.

    Caring and loving staffsafe environmentpersonal attention to each childchild development and learning outcomes
  4. 4

    8285 South 700 East, Sandy, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Mother's Helper Child Care in Sandy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Families praise the caring and stable staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in this environment.

    caring and welcoming stafflow staff turnoverclean facilityeducational activities and crafts
  5. 5
    Star Brite Kids
    4.33 score
    4.6(6)

    1180 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

    Star Brite Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, quality activities, and healthy meals. However, one parent reported serious concerns about potty training assistance, inadequate supervision during nap time, and alleged physical handling of their child.

    Loving and experienced staffquality educational activities and field tripshomemade healthy mealsbilingual teachers
  6. 6
    Kids Etc. Preschool
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    9825 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Etc. Preschool as a warm, family-owned facility with caring staff and strong educational curriculum. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and developmentally advanced, with owners Brook and Malone actively involved in daily operations. The center is noted for flexibility, community feeling, and excellent communication with parents.

    Engagingthemed curriculum with real learning outcomesbalanced structure and playhands-on and experienced teachers with high staff retention
  7. 7
    Alta Canyon Sports Center
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    9565 South Highland Drive, Sandy, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Alta Canyon Sports Center is a highly-rated recreational facility in Sandy, Utah that offers swimming, fitness classes, sports lessons, and summer camps. Parents consistently praise the quality of instruction, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities. The center is particularly noted for its excellent swim lessons program and large outdoor pool.

    Qualified and caring instructorsfriendly and welcoming stafflarge and clean poolswim lesson structure and organ
  8. 8

    9310 South State Street, Sandy, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Devlin's Child Development Center in Sandy receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the stable, caring staff, strong leadership, engaging activities, and family-like environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and experience developmental progress in areas like speech and potty training.

    Stable long-term staffcaring and patient teachersinvolved owner and directorclean facility

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Sandy based on parent reviews

Hilltop Christian School

5(9)

985 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT

Hilltop Christian School in Sandy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, small class sizes, NAEYC accreditation, and enrichment programs as key strengths that help their children thrive academically and socially. The school fosters a strong community atmosphere where children develop confidence and a genuine love of learning.

Caring and loving staffsmall class sizesplay-based learning

Creek Road Childcare (Saint Thomas More Catholic Church)

4.8(20)

3015 E Creek Road, Sandy, UT

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, not for Creek Road Childcare's daycare services. No parent reviews of the actual daycare facility were available. The Google listing shows 4.8/5 stars with 0 reviews for the daycare center.

None mentioned for daycare services

Willowcreek Children'S Center

4.9(8)

2309 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT

Parents consistently praise Willowcreek Children's Center for its loving, safe, and enriching environment. Staff members, particularly Celeste and Sherrie, are highlighted for their exceptional care, personal attention to each child, and going above and beyond expectations. Parents express deep gratitude and trust in the center's ability to support their children's development and well-being.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmentpersonal attention to each child

Mother'S Helper Child Care-Sandy

4.5(20)

8285 South 700 East, Sandy, UT

Mother's Helper Child Care in Sandy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Families praise the caring and stable staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in this environment.

caring and welcoming stafflow staff turnoverclean facility

Star Brite Kids

4.6(6)

1180 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT

Star Brite Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, quality activities, and healthy meals. However, one parent reported serious concerns about potty training assistance, inadequate supervision during nap time, and alleged physical handling of their child.

Loving and experienced staffquality educational activities and field tripshomemade healthy meals

Jack And Jill Daycare/Preschool, LLC

5(2)

9641 South 700 East, Sandy, UT

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Daycare Centers in Sandy, Utah

There are 16 daycare centers in Sandy, Utah. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Sandy, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Sandy

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Hilltop Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
5

Hilltop Christian School in Sandy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach, small class sizes, NAEYC accreditation, and enrichment programs as key strengths that help their children thrive academically and socially. The school fosters a strong community atmosphere where children develop confidence and a genuine love of learning.

Caring and loving staffsmall class sizesplay-based learning
Address
985 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 576-1390
St. John'S Community Child Development Center-Sandy
Church Daycare
5
Address
8575 S 700 E, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 266-3386
Jack And Jill Daycare/Preschool, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9641 South 700 East, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 571-5049
Willowcreek Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Willowcreek Children's Center for its loving, safe, and enriching environment. Staff members, particularly Celeste and Sherrie, are highlighted for their exceptional care, personal attention to each child, and going above and beyond expectations. Parents express deep gratitude and trust in the center's ability to support their children's development and well-being.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmentpersonal attention to each child
Address
2309 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 942-5283
Creek Road Childcare (Saint Thomas More Catholic Church)
Church Daycare
4.8

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, not for Creek Road Childcare's daycare services. No parent reviews of the actual daycare facility were available. The Google listing shows 4.8/5 stars with 0 reviews for the daycare center.

None mentioned for daycare services
Address
3015 E Creek Road, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 942-5285
Star Brite Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Star Brite Kids receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, quality activities, and healthy meals. However, one parent reported serious concerns about potty training assistance, inadequate supervision during nap time, and alleged physical handling of their child.

Loving and experienced staffquality educational activities and field tripshomemade healthy meals
Address
1180 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 571-1640
Mother'S Helper Child Care-Sandy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mother's Helper Child Care in Sandy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. Families praise the caring and stable staff, clean facility, educational activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in this environment.

caring and welcoming stafflow staff turnoverclean facility
Address
8285 South 700 East, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 255-5192
Kids Etc. Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Kids Etc. Preschool as a warm, family-owned facility with caring staff and strong educational curriculum. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and developmentally advanced, with owners Brook and Malone actively involved in daily operations. The center is noted for flexibility, community feeling, and excellent communication with parents.

Engagingthemed curriculum with real learning outcomesbalanced structure and play
Address
9825 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 523-8500
Alta Canyon Sports Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Alta Canyon Sports Center is a highly-rated recreational facility in Sandy, Utah that offers swimming, fitness classes, sports lessons, and summer camps. Parents consistently praise the quality of instruction, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities. The center is particularly noted for its excellent swim lessons program and large outdoor pool.

Qualified and caring instructorsfriendly and welcoming stafflarge and clean pool
Address
9565 South Highland Drive, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 568-4600
Devlin'S Child Development Center - Sandy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Devlin's Child Development Center in Sandy receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the stable, caring staff, strong leadership, engaging activities, and family-like environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and experience developmental progress in areas like speech and potty training.

Stable long-term staffcaring and patient teachersinvolved owner and director
Address
9310 South State Street, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 561-0483
Montessori Of Sandy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
181 East 8960 South, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 987-3589
Children'S Choice INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10750 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 572-1880
Kindercare - Sandy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Sandy as an excellent daycare facility with caring, dedicated staff. The recent leadership change under director Tallie has significantly improved operations, staff consistency, and parent communication. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and development.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership and management under new director Tallieexcellent communication via app and daily updates
Address
9165 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 572-1766
La Petite Academy - Alta Canyon
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy - Alta Canyon in Sandy, Utah receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the clean facilities, developmentally-focused activities, healthy meals, outdoor time, and live camera access to monitor their children throughout the day.

Kind and caring staffattentive teacherswelcoming environment
Address
2105 Alta Canyon Drive, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 944-0180
La Petite Academy - Sandy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy Sandy for its warm, caring staff who know children by name and create a family-like community atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's commitment to outdoor play, developmental learning, effective communication, and professional teacher engagement. All 10 reviews gave perfect 5-star ratings.

Caring and warm staffstrong communication and daily updatesoutdoor play prioritized
Address
11347 South 1000 East, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 572-1449
Skool Days Child Care Center-Sandy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
584 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT
Phone
(801) 553-1991

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Frequently asked questions

There are 16 all daycares in Sandy, Utah. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Sandy, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Utah's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Utah)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Sandy offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Utah typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Sandy for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Sandy must be licensed by Utah's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.