Utah home child care · inspection prep
A friendly, free readiness check for Utah home child care providers. Take a breath, walk through the basics, and spot what you may want to ask your licensor.
An educational helper—not official Utah guidance and not a promise of inspection results.
Made for home providers, not paperwork pros.
Plain-English promptsUtah state-rule linksYour pace, your placeA quick nest-check
This is a self-check, not an inspection or compliance decision. Your licensor is the best person to confirm what applies to your program.
Plain English, official links
Use these as gentle prompts. The Utah links—not our paraphrases—are the source of truth. Open the rule that matches your program and double-check with your licensor.
Program type
Utah has separate home-care rules for Residential Certificate and Licensed Family Child Care programs. Pick the rule set that matches your approval; if you’re unsure, ask your licensor before using a checklist.
Inspection information
Utah’s inspection checklist says areas children can access must comply with applicable rules. The licensor may ask for locked areas to be opened, so plan for that walkthrough.
Section 17 · Medications
The rules say medications must be inaccessible to children. Refrigerated medication must be locked or stored at least 36 inches above the floor; liquid medication also goes in a separate leakproof container. If you administer parent-supplied medicine, check the written-permission and record details in your rule.
Sections 6–8
Open Sections 6–8 in the rule that matches your program and review children’s records, personnel and training, and background checks. These sections differ by program type; use your licensor to resolve anything unclear.
Inspection prep checklist
The Utah inspection checklist tells licensors to let programs that transport children know that the vehicles used may need to be inspected during the visit.
A friendly reminder
Utah rules can depend on your exact program, circumstances, and current guidance. Verify every “does this apply to me?” with your provider’s licensor.