VanWagoner, Heather dba Early Learning Daycare
PROVO, UT 84601Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with Rule R430-90-13(19) by Having Infant Walkers with Wheels AccessibleR430-90-13(19)
The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R430-90-13(19) by having infant walkers with wheels accessible. In the playroom, there was an infant walker with wheels.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-14(4) by Not Conducting Required DrillsR430-90-14(4)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-14(4) by not conducting required drills. At the time of the inspection, the last quarterly drill had not been conducted. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 03/06/2024.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with Rule R430-90-19(3)(a)-(c) by Having Inadequate CushioningR430-90-19(3)(a)-(c)
The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R430-90-19(3)(a)-(c) by having inadequate cushioning. In the outdoor area, there were climbing tires without the required cushioning covering the entire three foot use zone.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with Rule R430-90-6(5) by Not Having Required DocumentationR430-90-6(5)
The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R430-90-6(5) by not having required documentation. At the time of the inspection, the Licensee's child care license was not posted at the facility. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 03/06/2024, 01/18/2023.
Mar 6, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Not Ensuring Infants Sleep in Equipment Designed for SleepR430-90-24(15)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring infants sleep in equipment designed for sleep. At the time of the inspection, there was an infant sleeping in a bouncer.
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