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EMPLOYEE CHILDCARE
Home Off-Site Childcare
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The University of Utah is committed to supporting employees in balancing work and personal life. To assist with childcare needs, we’re providing information on local childcare options. While the University offers this resource for your convenience, please note that we do not screen or endorse the qualifications of care providers. Except for BioKids, UKids Child Care Programs, and Tanner Dance Preschool Programs, the listed providers are not University employees or agents. Ultimately, it’s up to you as a parent to carefully visit, interview, and evaluate each provider or center.

We understand that each family’s needs are unique. Many parents look for childcare off campus or in their homes, and we’re here to help you find the best options.

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Center-Based Child Care and In-Home Family Child Care Providers

Care About Childcare This statewide database lets you search for Utah state-licensed childcare centers, family home providers, and after-school programs. It also includes licensing records to help you choose safe, high-quality care.

Nannies, Drop-In Child Care, and Babysitters

Every family has different childcare needs. For some, hiring a nanny or regular babysitter may be the best option, but it’s important to weigh the pros and cons before making the best care decision. Here are some local services that may meet your needs:

    • Bee Present Nanny Co. provides local full and part-time nanny placements, drop-in care, and childcare for events.
    • Canny Kids offers flexible, drop-in, licensed childcare services.
    • Mother Goose of Utah offers childcare for backup care, vacations, conferences, weddings, and corporate events in Salt Lake City and Park City. They also rent baby gear.
    • Nanny Lane A platform for finding nannies and babysitters safely and easily.
    • Sittercity provides local full and part-time babysitting, nanny, senior care, special needs care, and tutoring services.
    • The Baby Hive offers nanny and babysitting services, postpartum and newborn care, and family assistant services across Utah.
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Child Care Tools and Resources

Use these tools, guides, and checklists to help choose the best child care for your family.

Look, Listen and Ask: Choosing Quality Care Tip Sheets
Use these to identify key quality features in child care and school-age programs.
TIPS FOR EACH SETTING
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Tips on what to look for in quality programs for all age groups.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Starting your Child Care Search
An overview of the child care selection process.
CHILD CARE SEARCH
Cost of Child Care
Tools and tips for budgeting and paying for child care.
BUDGETING FOR COSTS
Guide to Choosing Quality Childcare
A quick guide to navigating child care.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CHILDCARE
In-Home Care
Guidance on finding, vetting and employing friends, family, or nannies.
NANNY CARE OPTIONS
Selecting a Child Care Program
Checklists for evaluating child care, preschool, and school-age options.
MAKING THE BEST DECISION