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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Layton, UT

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Layton. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Layton, Utah at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.27/5
Parent reviews
88
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Layton has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Layton

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
    Layton Children'S Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1636 North 1200 West, Layton, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Layton Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize staff stability, caring teachers, and a welcoming family-like environment. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending, noting strong academic preparation, cleanliness, and excellent communication. The center is commended for organizing engaging activities, field trips, and family events.

    Staff longevity and low turnovercaring and attentive teachersclean facilitystrong academic foundation and early literacy skills
  2. 2
    Kid'S First, INC
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    615 South Fort Lane, Layton, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Parents consistently praise Kid's First for exceptional staff warmth, responsive communication, and strong developmental focus. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, offers educational activities with sensory play, and provides daily updates. All reviewers report their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for.

    Warm and welcoming staffconsistent daily communication and updates via Procarestrong social-emotional development focusclean facility
  3. 3
    Edu-Care Early Learning Center
    3.77 score
    3.7(16)

    2182 North Hillfield Road, #4, Layton, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

    EDU-Care Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and family-like atmosphere. The center is noted for low illness rates, excellent communication, and long-standing reputation in the community.

    caring and loving staffchild safetygood communication with parentslow illness rates

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Layton

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 88 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
3

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Layton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
840416
4.27
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Layton (32–130 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Layton based on parent reviews

Layton Children'S Center

4.7(20)

1636 North 1200 West, Layton, UT

Layton Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize staff stability, caring teachers, and a welcoming family-like environment. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending, noting strong academic preparation, cleanliness, and excellent communication. The center is commended for organizing engaging activities, field trips, and family events.

Staff longevity and low turnovercaring and attentive teachersclean facility

Kid'S First, INC

4.4(20)

615 South Fort Lane, Layton, UT

Parents consistently praise Kid's First for exceptional staff warmth, responsive communication, and strong developmental focus. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, offers educational activities with sensory play, and provides daily updates. All reviewers report their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for.

Warm and welcoming staffconsistent daily communication and updates via Procarestrong social-emotional development focus

Edu-Care Early Learning Center

3.7(16)

2182 North Hillfield Road, #4, Layton, UT

EDU-Care Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and family-like atmosphere. The center is noted for low illness rates, excellent communication, and long-standing reputation in the community.

caring and loving staffchild safetygood communication with parents

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Layton, Utah

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Layton, Utah. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Layton have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.27 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Layton

Showing 6 results

Layton Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Layton Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize staff stability, caring teachers, and a welcoming family-like environment. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending, noting strong academic preparation, cleanliness, and excellent communication. The center is commended for organizing engaging activities, field trips, and family events.

Staff longevity and low turnovercaring and attentive teachersclean facility
Address
1636 North 1200 West, Layton, UT
Phone
(801) 547-1309
Kid'S First, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kid's First for exceptional staff warmth, responsive communication, and strong developmental focus. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, offers educational activities with sensory play, and provides daily updates. All reviewers report their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for.

Warm and welcoming staffconsistent daily communication and updates via Procarestrong social-emotional development focus
Address
615 South Fort Lane, Layton, UT
Phone
(801) 544-1119
Edu-Care Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

EDU-Care Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong child development outcomes, and family-like atmosphere. The center is noted for low illness rates, excellent communication, and long-standing reputation in the community.

caring and loving staffchild safetygood communication with parents
Address
2182 North Hillfield Road, #4, Layton, UT
Phone
(801) 774-0074
Layton High Early Childhood Training Center (Employees Only)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
440 Wasatch Dr, Layton, UT
Phone
(801) 402-4930
La Petite Academy - Layton
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Layton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and transparency through their app with live cameras. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for, though cost and illness exposure were concerns for some.

caring and attentive teachersclean facilitylive camera access through app
Address
325 West 1550 North, Layton, UT
Phone
(801) 546-4415
Play 2 Learn Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Play 2 Learn Academy in Layton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, loving staff and report their children are happy and engaged. However, one parent raised serious concerns about medication administration errors and ADA compliance for children with disabilities.

Caring and loving staffchildren excited to attendpatient teachers
Address
101 Cross Street, Layton, UT
Phone
(801) 546-1501

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Layton, Utah. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Layton have an average Google rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Layton, 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
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 Layton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Layton 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.