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First Steps

288 N 1460 W, Salt Lake City, UT 841164.6· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2020
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About

About First Steps

First Steps is a licensed child care center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The state has licensed it since February 14, 2020, for up to 64 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

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
From infants to toddlers to preschoolers
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon–Fri 7:15 AM–5:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesFrom infants to toddlers to preschoolers
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTeachers trained in Early Childhood Education and meeting all state licensing requirements
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsUtah Department of Workforce Services child care assistance
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Steps has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Steps

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
64 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#F19-75360
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 11 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Background checks 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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  1. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 18, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 11, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 30, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Jul 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh noncompliance

      R381-100-8(2)(a)-(d) New covered individual background check

      “The provider was out of compliance with this rule by allowing a covered individual to become involved with childcare before an eligible background check was received. In the Preschool 1 Room, there was a covered individual without an eligible background check involved with childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024

  10. Jan 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Steps

Is First Steps licensed?

Yes. Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 14, 2020.

When was First Steps last inspected?

Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Steps 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 Steps care for?

64, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Steps' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Steps cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (385) 382-4012 to ask.

What is First Steps' phone number?

(385) 382-4012.

Where is First Steps?

288 N 1460 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. The nearest other daycare we list is Neighborhood House at SPARK, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing (license and visits).