Shiny Little Stars Daycare
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
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-10(5)(a) by Not Ensuring That the Caregiver-to-child Ratio Is…R381-100-10(5)(a)-(c)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-10(5)(a) by not ensuring that the caregiver-to-child ratio is doubled only if each child in the group is at least 18 months old. In the infants room, there was one caregiver with one infant and five young and older toddlers.
Jun 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Not Ensuring That There Were No More Than Three Children Younger…R381-100-10(3)(a)-(c)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that there were no more than three children younger than two years old in a group with one caregiver. In Classroom A, there were 5 children younger than two years old with one caregiver.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Allowing Individuals to Be Involved in Caregiving Duties Before…R381-100-8(2)(a)-(d)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by allowing individuals to be involved in caregiving duties before receiving notification from Child Care Licensing. In the facility, an individual was involved in childcare before getting notification of clearance by CCL.
Sep 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Not Ensuring That There Was a Director Designee with Authority To…R381-100-7(6)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that there was a director designee with authority to act on behalf of the director's absence. At the time of the inspection, the director was not present and there was not a director designee.