Utah childcare costs.
Median weekly prices for full-time care across 29 Utah counties, from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. Infant care at Utah centers runs about $226 per week at the median, above the national median of $173.
Statewide medians, per child
| Age group | Center, weekly | Center, monthly | Home-based, weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $226 | $979 | $168 |
| Toddler | $184 | $797 | $156 |
| Preschool | $168 | $728 | $148 |
| School-age | $164 | $711 | $144 |
Medians across Utah counties with published prices, most recent study year per county (mostly 2022).
Prices by county
| County | Infant, center | Preschool, center | Infant, home-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Box Elder County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Cache County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Carbon County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Daggett County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Davis County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Duchesne County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Emery County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Garfield County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Grand County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Iron County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Juab County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Kane County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Millard County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Morgan County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Piute County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Rich County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Salt Lake County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| San Juan County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Sanpete County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Sevier County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Summit County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Tooele County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Uintah County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Utah County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Wasatch County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Washington County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
| Wayne County | $229/wk | $170/wk | $170/wk |
| Weber County | $226/wk | $168/wk | $168/wk |
Prices are county-level weekly medians for full-time care from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices, shown for each county’s most recent study year in that year’s dollars. Some county figures are federal estimates rather than direct survey results, and actual tuition varies widely by program, schedule, and age policies. This information is a general benchmark only, not a quote or financial advice, and Seedling makes no guarantee of its accuracy or completeness. Always confirm current rates with local providers. Source: the National Database of Childcare Prices (DOL Women's Bureau). Read the full methodology.
Staffing rules drive these prices
Staff-to-child ratios are the biggest cost driver in childcare: Utah requires one adult for every 4 infants at licensed centers. See the full requirements by age group.
Utah childcare ratiosCommon questions
How much does childcare cost in Utah?
The median price for full-time infant care at Utah centers is about $226 per week, roughly $979 per month, and preschool-age care runs about $168 per week. Prices vary a lot by county, so check your county's page for local figures.
Which Utah county has the most expensive childcare?
Among counties with published prices, Beaver County has the highest median for center-based infant care at about $229 per week, while Box Elder County has the lowest at about $226 per week.
Is center-based or home-based care cheaper?
Home-based (family childcare) programs usually charge less than centers for the same age group: in Utah, the median for infant care is about $168 per week home-based versus $226 at centers. Centers typically offer larger programs and more structured staffing, which is part of the price difference.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are county-level medians for full-time care from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices (DOL Women's Bureau), shown for each county's most recent study year. They are a benchmark, not a quote: actual tuition depends on the program, schedule, and age policies, so always confirm rates with local providers.