Thomas, Deborah dba Deborah's Helping Hands Daycare
WEST VALLEY, UT 84120Childery 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with Rule R430-90-6(9) by Not Having the Required Forms for Each Child EnrolledR430-90-6(9)
The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R430-90-6(9) by not having the required forms for each child enrolled. At the time of the inspection, there was 1 child that was missing an admission and health assessment form.
Apr 14, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with Rule R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) by Having Toxic or Hazardous Chemicals AccessibleR430-90-13(9)(a)-(d)
The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R430-90-13(9)(a)-(d) by having toxic or hazardous chemicals accessible. In the living room, there were cleaning chemical on top of an accessible shelf.
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Not Ensuring That Required Training Was CompletedR430-90-7(4)(a)-(e)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that required training was completed. At the time of the inspection, there was one new caregiver who had not received pre-service training and had been caring for children. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
Oct 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Younger Than 3 Years…R430-90-13(4)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than 3 years of age. In one of the bedrooms, there were 3 balls that fit into the choke tube. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
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