Christensen, Teresa dba The Peanut Farm Daycare/Preschool
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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) by Having Toxic or Hazardous Materials Accessible To…R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) by having toxic or hazardous materials accessible to children. In the play area, there was a battery.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(11)(a)-(b) by Having Electrical Outlets Without Protective Covers…R430-90-13(11)(a)-(b)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(11)(a)-(b) by having electrical outlets without protective covers when not in use. In the living room, there were two outlets without protective covers. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 07/30/2024.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(4) by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Younger Than 3…R430-90-13(4)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than 3 years of age. In the kitchen, there were screws & a small picture hanging hook. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 04/18/2022.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(7) by Having Empty Plastic Bags Accessible to Children Younger Than…R430-90-13(7)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(7) by having empty plastic bags accessible to children younger than five years old. In an upstairs bedroom, there was a grocery bag. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 07/30/2024, and 04/18/2022.
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Having an Inadequate Use ZoneR430-90-19(3)(a)-(c)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having an inadequate use zone. In the outdoor play area, there was a tunnel climber within 36 inches of a shed. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.