Young, Melinda dba Young at Heart Daycare
LEHI, UT 84043Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with R430-90-11(1)(a)-(e) by Not Ensuring Active Supervision Was MaintainedR430-90-11(1)(a)-(e)
The Licensee was out of compliance with R430-90-11(1)(a)-(e) by not ensuring active supervision was maintained. At the time of the inspection, the Licensee was outside when an infant was inside sleeping. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 6/21/2022 and 6/26/2024.
- The Licensee Was Out of Compliance with Rule R430-90-13(4) by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Younger…R430-90-13(4)
The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R430-90-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than 3 years of age. In the kitchen, there were small screws/button cell batteries. In the living room, there were small tiles and geometric shape blocks on a shelf. This was a repeat
May 28, 20242 Findings2 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 the kitchen, there were screws and a button in a drawer. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Not Ensuring That an Accessible Trampoline Without an Enclosed…R430-90-19(5)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that an accessible trampoline without an enclosed safety net had a six-foot use zone, including being free from any play equipment. In the outdoor area, there was another piece of play equipment and some chairs in the use zone of the
Dec 6, 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 the kitchen, there were two tubs of broken crayons on a little table. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
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