Utah Childcare Licensing
Utah Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Utah childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. Caregivers must complete at least 20 hours of child care training each year based on the facility's license date, prorated to at least 1-1/2 hours per month for staff hired partway through the licensing year; in family child care homes at least half of the required annual training must be interactive (i.e., at least 10 of the 20 hours) (Utah Admin. Code R430-90-7 and R381-100-7).
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamUtah Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
Utah requires a 2-1/2 hour (2.5-hour) pre-service training offered by the Office of Licensing before a caregiver becomes involved with child care, for both family child care homes and centers (Utah Admin. Code R430-90-7 [Licensed Family Child Care] and R381-100-7 [Child Care Centers]).
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Caregivers must complete at least 20 hours of child care training each year based on the facility's license date, prorated to at least 1-1/2 hours per month for staff hired partway through the licensing year
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in family child care homes at least half of the required annual training must be interactive (i.e., at least 10 of the 20 hours) (Utah Admin. Code R430-90-7 and R381-100-7).
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Utah Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Utah requires a 2-1/2 hour (2.5-hour) pre-service training offered by the Office of Licensing before a caregiver becomes involved with child care, for both family child care homes and centers (Utah Admin. Code R430-90-7 [Licensed Family Child Care] and R381-100-7 [Child Care Centers]). |
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| Annual training | Caregivers must complete at least 20 hours of child care training each year based on the facility's license date, prorated to at least 1-1/2 hours per month for staff hired partway through the licensing year; in family child care homes at least half of the required annual training must be interactive (i.e., at least 10 of the 20 hours) (Utah Admin. Code R430-90-7 and R381-100-7). |
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Utah Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Utah require?
Utah requires a 2-1/2 hour (2.5-hour) pre-service training offered by the Office of Licensing before a caregiver becomes involved with child care, for both family child care homes and centers (Utah Admin. Code R430-90-7 [Licensed Family Child Care] and R381-100-7 [Child Care Centers]).
How many annual training hours does Utah require?
Caregivers must complete at least 20 hours of child care training each year based on the facility's license date, prorated to at least 1-1/2 hours per month for staff hired partway through the licensing year; in family child care homes at least half of the required annual training must be interactive (i.e., at least 10 of the 20 hours) (Utah Admin. Code R430-90-7 and R381-100-7).
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Utah training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), Office of Licensing — Child Care Licensing before relying on it for your annual total.
Utah childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Utah administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), Office of Licensing — Child Care Licensing before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.