Kister, Mary dba Little Kangaroo Moments
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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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 old. In the living room, there was a ponytail holder accessible in the top of a desk.
Mar 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(11)(a)-(b) by Having Electrical Outlets Without Protective Caps Or…R430-90-13(11)(a)-(b)
The provider was out of compliance with R430-90-13(11)(a)-(b) by having electrical outlets without protective caps or safety devices when not in use. In the living room, there was one outlet without protective covers. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(3) by Having Sharp Objects Accessible to ChildrenR430-90-13(3)
The provider was out of compliance with R430-90-13(3) by having sharp objects accessible to children. In a kitchen drawer, there were adult scissors. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 03/20/2024.