Best Daycares in Smithfield, UT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Smithfield's 29 daycares, 21 (72%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Utah's statewide rate of 63%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 3.7 on Process and 3.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 2 centers, 19 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program, a higher home-based share than Utah's average of 44%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Smithfield. 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 Smithfield
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Smithfield: 3.7 (Sample of 29).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Smithfield: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Smithfield: 3.7 (Sample of 29).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Smithfield?
- There are 29 licensed child care providers in Smithfield.
- What percentage of Smithfield daycares have high quality ratings?
- 72% of Smithfield daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 63% statewide in Utah.
- What types of childcare are available in Smithfield?
- 2 center-based, 19 home-based providers operate in Smithfield.
- How do Smithfield daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Utah?
- Smithfield daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Utah statewide average of 3.7.
- 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