Best Daycares in Payson, UT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Payson's 47 daycares, 25 (53%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Utah's statewide rate of 66%. Locally, providers average 2.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Utah averages of 3.4 on Process and 3.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 4 centers and 19 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Utah's average of 47%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Payson. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Utah methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Payson
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Payson: 3.7 (Sample of 47).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Payson: 2.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Payson: 3.7 (Sample of 47).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Payson?
- There are 47 licensed child care providers in Payson.
- What percentage of Payson daycares have high quality ratings?
- 53% of Payson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 66% statewide in Utah.
- What types of childcare are available in Payson?
- 4 center-based, 19 home-based providers operate in Payson.
- How do Payson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Utah?
- Payson daycares average 2.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Utah statewide average of 3.4.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Utah?
- Utah offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Utah