VISION
Access to safe, healthy child care for Utah families.MISSION
To support working parents by protecting the health and safety of children in regulated child care programs. This is accomplished by:- Establishing and enforcing health and safety standards for child care programs.
- Training and supporting providers in meeting the established health and safety standards.
- Providing the public with accurate information about regulated child care.
WHAT'S NEW? ...AND MORE.
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- New Charges for FBI fingerprint Background Checks
On April 1, 2012, the fees for fingerprint background checks changed from $30.25 to $36.50. - New Child Care Licensing Rule Interpretation Manual
Training schedules for center and home child care providers on the new changes to the rules. - New Crib Safety Regulations
Any crib used in a child care program must meet these new standards by December 28, 2012.
Additional information is also available at (cpsc.gov/cribs) - Phase-in schedule for center playground equipment
2011 was the last year of the five year phase-in schedule for the new center playground equipment rules. - Information for Providers and
Parents about Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Whooping cough is a contagious and fairly common bacterial infection that causes a range of illnesses, from mild cough to severe disease. For additional information see, http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/007334.htm - Fences Required - Reminder For All Home
Child Care Providers
Effective September 1, 2011, a provider is required to have a fence at least four feet high, with no gaps larger than 5" x 5". - Measles FAQ
Information on the Measles Outbreak in Salt Lake County (4/11/2011).
