Buttons 'n Bows - Cottonwood Heights
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Utah's licensing baseline. Utah caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Child Care Quality System Default Foundation of Quality Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-24(13)(a-b) by Not Ensuring Baby FoodR381-100-24(13)(a)-(d)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-24(13)(a-b) by not ensuring baby food, formula, or breast milk that is brought from home is properly labeled. In the Guppies classroom, there were bottles not labeled with the child's name or the date and time of preparation.
Jun 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule R381-100-13(4) by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children…R381-100-13(4)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule R381-100-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than 3 years of age. In the Otters Room, there were woodchips in a sensory table and pipe cleaners accessible to children.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-8(2)(a)-(c) by Allowing a Covered Individual to Become Involved…R381-100-8(2)(a)-(c)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-8(2)(a)-(c) by allowing a covered individual to become involved with childcare before an eligible background check was received. In the Guppies Room, there was a covered individual without an eligible background check involved with childcare. Thi
Nov 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Allowing a Covered Individual to Become Involved with Childcare…R381-100-8(2)(a)-(d)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by allowing a covered individual to become involved with childcare before an eligible background check was received. In the Otter's Room, there was a covered individual without an eligible background check involved with childcare.