Season 3 Episode 7
Early Childcare Gap
Utah is last in the nation for childcare access. We examine ways to fill that gap.
In Utah, nearly two-thirds of families can't afford the childcare they need, putting the state in last place for childcare access. Experts describe it as a worsening situation, with the number of licensed providers steadily declining since 2005. We examine the investments needed to help Utah parents keep working while also raising their families.
Episode Clip
Early Childcare in Southern Utah
When one Utah woman faced unaffordable childcare, learn how she found her own solution.
Expensive costs keep many Utah families who need quality childcare from accessing services, and it's an even bigger problem in rural parts of the state. Learn how one woman in southern Utah turned the childcare barriers she was facing into a possible solution for herself and others in her community.
Links & Resources
Au Pair Weekend Classes - Utah
BYU Child & Family Studies Laboratory
Care About Childcare - Utah Workforce Services - Child Care
Center for Child Care & Family Resources at the University of Utah
Children’s Service Society of Utah
International Au Pair Association
Nannylane - Nanny Shares in Utah
NannyPay - Payroll Software for Household Employees
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
NAEYC Search Guide for Accredited Programs
The Office of Child Care - Department of Workforce Services - Ongoing Pandemic Support
Utah State Board of Education Preschool Programs
