In-home day care is allowed in South Jordan residential zones but must be licensed by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services and comply with local zoning on client limits.
Home-based child care in South Jordan is regulated jointly by the city and the Utah Office of Child Care Licensing under the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Utah licenses three tiers: residential certificate (up to 8 children), family child care (up to 16 children with assistant), and licensed center. Residential certificate providers can typically operate in any South Jordan residential zone as a home occupation. Larger family child care homes may require a conditional use permit under SJMC Title 17. Providers must maintain CPR/first aid certification, pass background checks, comply with fire and life-safety inspections, and maintain required adult-to-child ratios. Outdoor play areas must be fenced, and drop-off/pickup traffic cannot create a nuisance for neighbors. A South Jordan business license is also required.
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