5 Headstart Programs in Salt Lake City, Utah

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salt Lake City

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

   Kids Life Child Care Center

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   3818 West 4700 South, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

   Kids Life Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, supportive environment, and strong leadership of director Carrie. Parents report their children are excited to attend, showing improved behavior and developmental progress. The center is described as safe, clean, and offering engaging activities and learning opportunities.

   Caring and attentive staffDirector Carrie praised for leadership and kindnesschildren excited to attenddevelopmental progress and milestone achievement
2. 2

   Kids Kampus Child Care

   4.75 score

   5(15)

   232 West 800 South, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 129 children

   Parents consistently praise Kids Kampus Child Care for exceptional staff care, engaging educational activities, and a warm family-like environment. Multiple families have used the facility across multiple children over many years, indicating high satisfaction and loyalty. The center offers enriching programs including field trips, summer camp, skiing lessons, and academic learning.

   Staff expertise and longevitycaring and devoted teachersengaging learning activitiessummer camp program
3. 3

   Happy Kids Daycare

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   2285 South Main Street, Suite R, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

   Happy Kids Daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's attentiveness, care quality, and cleanliness. Parents appreciate the owner's communication and note that teachers treat children with genuine affection and professionalism. The facility is frequently highlighted as one of the cleanest daycares in the area.

   Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffgood foodowner communication
4. 4

   Little Rascals Child Care Center

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   186 East Whitlock Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

   Little Rascals Child Care Center in Salt Lake City receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly director Shelley and teachers Jill and Patricia, along with the facility's cleanliness, healthy meals, well-rounded curriculum, and safe outdoor play areas.

   Excellent communication with parentscaring and loving staffclean facilityhealthy and diverse meals
5. 5

   Forever Children

   4.71 score

   5(12)

   494 East 2700 South, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

   Forever Children is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Salt Lake City with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, stable teaching staff, play-based learning approach, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The facility is noted for cleanliness, small class sizes, low teacher turnover, and responsive leadership.

   Low teacher turnovercaring and dedicated staffplay-based learning environmentstrong academic and social-emotional development
6. 6

   Forever Children LLC

   4.71 score

   5(12)

   493 East 2700 South, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

   Forever Children LLC receives universal 5-star reviews from parents who praise the loving, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight low teacher turnover, intentional play-based education, and strong child development outcomes across academic, social, and emotional areas. The facility is described as clean, safe, and affordable with a warm community atmosphere.

   Dedicated and loving stafflow teacher turnoverstrong teacher-child relationshipsplay-based learning approach
7. 7

   Creative Learning Academy Of Utah

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   1110 W 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

   Creative Learning Academy of Utah receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, well-organized facilities. Parents consistently highlight the director Emma's excellent communication and the individual attention given to each child across all age groups. The center is recommended for its safe environment, engaging activities, and staff dedication to child development and bonding.

   Attentive and caring staffclean and organized facilityexcellent communication from administrationdirector Emma's personable nature
8. 8

   Creative Learning Academy (Da Location)

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   35 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

   Creative Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional teacher quality, attentive staff, and a caring environment. Parents highlight strong communication, cleanliness, organization, and individual attention to children across all age groups. The facility is described as safe, well-maintained, with engaging activities and quality food.

   Kind and loving teachersresponsive communicationclean and organized facilityattentive staff
9. 9

   Children'S Corner #1

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   3534 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children

   Parents consistently praise Children's Corner #1 for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family. The facility offers quality preschool education, structured programming, good communication with parents, and well-maintained indoor and outdoor play areas. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.

   Caring and attentive staffsmall class sizespreschool education programpotty training support
10. 10

    Puddle Jumpers Child Development Center

    4.58 score

    4.8(13)

    802 North 2200 West, Salt Lake City, UT · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children

    Puddle Jumpers receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated teaching staff, comprehensive curriculum including educational activities and sign language, and clean facilities with outdoor play areas. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and learning developmental milestones.

    Loving and patient teacherseducational curriculumfree meals and snacksdaily photo updates via app

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