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First Friends
- licensed capacity
- 60
- weekly, posted tuition
- $324
- year first licensed
- 1990
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About
About First Friends
First Friends is a licensed child care center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The state has licensed it since September 4, 1990, for up to 60 children.
It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $324 to $335.
Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks to six years
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (801) 584-2511 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Six weeks to six years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infants (to 12 Months) 1:4; 2-Year-Old 1:6; 3-Year-Old 1:12; 4 & 5 Year-Old 1:14 |
| Safety | Locked down facility with access only permitted if enrolled, Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Friends lists weekly tuition from $324 to $335.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant and Toddler, Federal Employees, Full time | $324 |
| Infant and Toddler, Public Employees, Full time | $335 |
| Registration | $100 |
| Family registration | $150 |
| Drop in Twos - Pre-K | $70 a day |
| Drop in Infant/Toddlers | $80 a day |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for First Friends
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 60 children
- First licensed
- 1990
- License number
- #F10-4079
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 11 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 38% of Utah daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
R381-100-6(12)(a)-(b) Children's admission and health assessment reviewed, updated, signed, and on-site
“The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having admission and health assessment forms not reviewed, updated, and signed by the parents annually. At the facility, there was an admission and health assessment form not reviewed, updated, and signed annually. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Friends
Is First Friends licensed?
Yes. Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 4, 1990.
When was First Friends last inspected?
Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 38% of Utah daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can First Friends care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are First Friends' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (801) 584-2511 to confirm.
How much does First Friends cost?
Weekly tuition from $324 to $335, as it lists it.
What is First Friends' phone number?
(801) 584-2511.
Where is First Friends?
500 S Foothill Blvd Bldg #13, Salt Lake City, UT 84148. The nearest other daycare we list is Utah Community Action- UKids-SunnySide, 0.4 miles away.