Compass Preschool and Child Care Sandy
MIDVALE, UT 84047Childery Rating: 4/5
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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 Foundation of Quality (1 out of Max 4) 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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-13(4) by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Under…R381-100-13(4)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children under three years old. In the Dragonflies room, there were choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on May 29, 2025 a
May 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-13(4) by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Under…R381-100-13(4)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children under three years old. In the Dragonflies room, there were choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 7/9/2024.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-24(13)(b) by Not Ensuring Baby FoodR381-100-24(13)(a)-(d)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-24(13)(b) by not ensuring baby food, formula, or breast milk that is brought from home is properly labeled. In the Rollie Pollies classroom, there were bottles not labeled with the date and time of preparation.
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