Whitaker, Christine
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) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Not Maintaining RatiosR430-90-10(1)(a)-(b)
The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule by not maintaining ratios. At the time of the inspection, there were 17 children and one caregiver.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Exceeding the Group Size of Children in CareR430-90-10(4)
The Licensee was out of compliance with this rule by exceeding the group size of children in care. At the time of the inspection, there were 17 children in care with one caregiver.
May 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with Rule R430-13(11) by Having Electrical Outlets Without Protective Covers When…R430-90-13(11)(a)-(b)
The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R430-13(11) by having electrical outlets without protective covers when not in use. In the living room and upstairs bedroom, there were outlets without protective covers. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 3/4/2024.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-13(17) by Having Hot Water Accessible to Children That Exceeded 120…R430-90-13(17)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-13(17) by having hot water accessible to children that exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection, the hot water in the upstairs bathroom exceeded 128 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with Rule R430-90-13(3) by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Younger…R430-90-13(4)
The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R430-90-13(3) by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than 3 years old. In the living room, there were broken crayons and fake nails that fit into the choke tube. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 3/22/2023.