Preschool Education

High-Quality Preschool

Welcome to the Utah State Board of Education's Preschool Education page! Our commitment is to provide a strong foundation for our youngest learners, ensuring they enter school successfully. We believe in the power of early learning and are dedicated to supporting families,educators, and communities in fostering the healthy development of preschool age children. High-quality preschools are designed to offer a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. We emphasize the importance of play-based learning, social-emotional development, and preparing children for a seamless transition into kindergarten. 

Join us in our mission to cultivate a love for learning in the hearts of Utah's children, laying the groundwork for a bright and promising future. Explore our resources, get involved, and let's work together to make preschool education count for every child in Utah!

High-Quality Preschool Developing Essential Skills

Utah Core Standards

The Utah Core Standards provide a foundation for ensuring learning within the classroom. They drive high-quality instruction through comprehensive statewide expectations for all students. The standards outline essential knowledge, concepts, and skills to be mastered at each grade level or within a critical content area. The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) regularly updates the standards, while parents, teachers, and local school boards control the curriculum choices that reflect local values. The Utah Core Standards are aligned to scientifically based content standards.

Utah Core State Standards for Early Learning for Ages 3 to 5

Estándares estatales básicos de Utah para el aprendizaje temprano para edades de 3 a 5 años (Spanish)

English Language Arts (ELA) Standards Core Guide Preschool Age-3 (2023)

English Language Arts (ELA) Standards Core Guide Preschool Age-4 (2023)

Utah State Standards P-12 English Language Arts (2023)

District/Local Education Agency (LEA) Programs 

 

Alpine School District Preschools 
575 North 100 East
American Fork, Utah 84003
Phone: (801) 610-8231
Contact: preschool@alpinedistrict.org

Beaver County School District
291 North Main
Beaver, Utah 84713
Phone: (435) 438-2281

Box Elder School District Preschool Services
960 South Main
Brigham City, Utah 84302
Phone: (435) 744-2468

Cache County School District Community Preschools
84 East 2400 North
North Logan, Utah 84341
Phone: (435) 752-3925
Contact: Fran Schumann at fran.schumann@ccsdut.org
or Wendee Radmall at wendee.radmall@ccsdut.org

Canyons School District Early Childhood Department
7501 South 1000 East
Midvale, Utah 84047
Phone: (801)  826-5112
Contact:  Stephanie Petersen at stephanie.petersen@canyonsdistrict.org

Carbon School District Preschool
755 North Cedar Hills Drive
Price, Utah 84501
Phone: (435) 637-9150

Daggett School District
196 West Second North
Manila, Utah 84046
Phone: (435) 784-3174

Davis School District Early Childhood
Freeport Center F-2
Clearfield, Utah 84016
Phone: (801) 402-5409

Duchesne County School District Preschool Program
325 East Main
Myton, Utah 84052
Phone: (435) 725-4750

Emery County School District Preschool
120 North Main Street
Huntington, Utah 84528
Phone: (435) 749-0216

Garfield County School District
145 Center Street
Panguitch, Utah 84759
Phone: (435) 590-8144
Contact: Vonnie Parkin-Garfield
vonnie.parkin@garfk12.org

Grand County School DIstrict Preschool
190 East 100 North
Moab, Utah 84532
Phone: (435) 259-5628
Contact: Jill Tatton
tattonj@grandschools.org

Granite School District Preschool Services
2500 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Phone: (385) 646-4672
Contact: Nannette Barnes
nbarnes@graniteschools.org

Iron County School District Preschools
638 West 500 South
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Phone: (435) 586-2801

Jordan School District Child Development Center
3706 West 9800 South
South Jordan, Utah 84009
Phone: (801) 567-8510
Contact: Jennifer Manning
jennifer.manning@jordandistrict.org

Juab School District Preschool
380 East 200 North
Nephi, Utah 84648
Phone: (435) 623-1812

Kane County School District Kanab Elementary School
41 West 100 North
Kanab, Utah 84741
Phone: (435) 644-6205

Logan School District Early Childhood Center
325 West 400 South
Logan, Utah 84321
Phone: (435) 755-2395

Millard School District
285 East 450 North
Delta, Utah 84624
Phone: (435) 864-1000

Morgan County School District Preschool
l344 East Young Street
Morgan, Utah 84050
Phone: (801) 829-3438

Murray City School District Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC)
73 West 6100 South
Murray, Utah 84107
Phone: (801) 264-7404

Nebo School District Summit Center Preschool
165 South 700 East
Springville, Utah 84660
Phone: (801) 489-3021

North Sanpete School District Preschool and Special Education
579 South 400 East
Mount Pleasant, Utah 84647
Phone: (435) 462-2222

North Summit School District 
65 South Main
Coalville, Utah 84017
Phone: (435) 336-5656, Extension 4214

Ogden School District Preschool
1950 Monroe Boulevard
Ogden, Utah 84401
Phone: (801) 737-7360

Park City School District Preschool
2700 Kearns Boulevard
Park City, Utah 84098
Phone: (435) 645-5600, Extension 1443

Piute County School District
300 South Center
Circleville, Utah 84723
Phone: (435) 577-2912, Extension 1102

Provo City School District Preschools
280 West 940 North
Provo, Utah 84604
Phone: (801) 374-4800

Rich School District
25 South 100 West
Randolph, Utah 84064
Phone: (435) 793-2135

Salt Lake City School District Early Childhood
1388 South Navajo Street,
Early Learning Suite A,
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Phone: (801) 974-8396

San Juan School District Preschool Information
200 North Main Street
Blanding, Utah 84511
Phone: (435) 678-1222

Sevier School District Preschool
80 West Center Street
Richfield, Utah 84701
Phone: (435) 896-8776
Contact: Madeline Lee
madeline.lee@seviersd.org

South Sanpete School District
39 South Main
Manti, Utah 84642
Phone: (435) 835-2261

South Summit School District
535 East 300 South
Kamas, Utah 84036
Phone: (435) 783-4318

Tintic School District
545 East Main Street
Eureka, Utah 84628
Phone: (435) 433-6979

Tooele County School District Preschools
92 Lodestone Way Tooele, Utah 84074
Phone: (435) 833-1966

Uintah County School District Central Cove Preschool
250 South Vernal Avenue
Vernal, Utah 84078
Phone: (435) 781-3125

Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind (USDB)
Phone: (801) 629-4700
USDB provides services for students across the state. 
* Please refer to the USDB website for services near you. 

Wasatch County School District Preschool
101 East 200 S.
North Heber, Utah 84032
Phone: (435) 654-0112

Washington County School District Preschool
121 West Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
Phone: (435) 673-1557
Contact: Brittney Nelson
brittney.nelson@washk12.org

Wayne County School District
79 North 100 West
Bicknell, Utah 84715
Phone: (435) 425-1208

Weber County School District Preschool
5320 Adams Avenue Parkway   
Ogden, Utah 84405
Phone: (801) 476-7800
Contact: Amanda King at 801-452-4946, or by email: amking@wsd.net
Tara Keyes at 801-452-4940 (Se habla Español), or by email: takeyes@wsd.net

School Readiness Initiative Program Resources

School Readiness Initiative Grants

Utah’s School Readiness Initiative is designed to improve the quality of preschool and expand access for students who are economically disadvantaged or English learners in quality early learning environments throughout the state.

Utah State Legislature:

Title 35A-15-102: Definitions
Title 35A-15-202: Elements of a High Quality School Readiness Program
Title 35A-15-203: School Readiness Restricted Account. Creation. Funding. Distribution of Funds.
Title 35A-15-301: Becoming Quality School Readiness Grant Program
Title 35A-15-302: High Quality School Readiness Grant Program

The Initiative is comprised of three components and is governed by the School Readiness Team, comprised of staff from the Department of Workforce Services (DWS), Office of Child Care (OCC), and the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). 

1.  Pay for Success transaction, created in 2014;

2. Becoming High Quality grants to support preschool programs seeking to improve quality; and

3. Expanded Student Access grants to fund seats for eligible students.

         Students are eligible if they meet any of the following categories:

• Economically disadvantaged
• Has experienced at least one qualifying risk factor
• English language learner (language spoken at home is something other than English)
• Has ever been in foster care

School Readiness
Department of Workforce Services Office of Child Care

 

Department of Workforce Services Grant Opportunities
Department of Workforce Services

School Readiness Initiative Family Resources

Find a School Readiness Program in Your Area

•  Kindergarten Here We Come
•  Kinder, ¡Allí Vamos!

Family Resources

5 Before 5 – Love Talk Read Count Play
Envision Utah

Developmental Milestones for Kids
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Child Care Licensing
Utah Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Background Checks

Joyful Journeys: Utah's Preschool Community
This private USBE Facebook group aims to create a collaborative space for preschool families, preschool professionals, and individuals passionate about early learning. Scan the QR code below to join! 

Kindergarten Readiness: Kindergarten Here We Come!
Utah State Board of Education (USBE)

Parent Guide to Preschool Success for 3 Year Olds
Resource to help advance your child's learning for Age 3

Parent Guide to Preschool Success for 4 Year Olds
Resource to help advance your child's learning for Age 4

Preschool Path: Utah's Online Learning Library
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Special Education Preschool
Utah State Board of Education (USBE)

Search for your School District
National Center for Education Statistics

Utah Head Start Association (UHSA)

Utah PTA
Utah Parent Teacher Association

Office of Child Care
Utah Department of Workforce Services

Preschool Professionals
 

 
 
Join our E-mail List!

Preschool Professionals E-mail List Registration
The Utah State Board of Education, in collaboration with the Utah Education Network (UEN), has created an e-mail list for all preschool professionals across the state. Subscribe to stay up to date on preschool happenings and professional development opportunities.

If you are an early childhood educator interested in completing the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, please reach out to the USBE Preschool Education Specialists Jared Lisonbee or Katrina Herd.  

5 Before 5
Envision Utah

Joyful Journeys: Utah's Preschool Community
This private USBE Facebook group aims to create a collaborative space for preschool professionals, families and individuals passionate about early learning. Scan the QR code below to join! 

Child Care Licensing
Utah Department of Health

Kindergarten Transition Tool Kit Workforce Services

Preschool to Kindergarten Transition:  Preschool Bingo! 
Utah State Board of Education 

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)

Preschool Path: Utah's Early Learning Online Library
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Special Education: Preschool
Utah State Board of Education

Utah Association for the Education of Young Children (UAEYC)

Utah Head Start Association (UHSA)

Department of Workforce Services Office of Child Care

Data

Utah Preschool Data Preschool Data 2022-2023 Survey Results

 

Preschool Data 2021-2022 Survey Results

Preschool Data 2020-2021 Survey Results

Preschool Data 2019-2020 Survey Results

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What school district do I live in?

• Search for your School District
  National Center for Education Statistics

2. How do I go about enrolling my child in preschool?

• Contact your local school district for information regarding public preschool services. You can find their information on the School District Programs tab.

3. Who do I contact to enroll my child in Head Start?

• To enroll your child in Head Start, visit Utah Head Start Association (UHSA) or call (801) 903-2960.

4. What are the requirements for setting up my own preschool?

• The Utah State Board of Education does not oversee private preschools. You will need to obtain a business license through your city government office. If your preschool will also offer child care and you are interested in obtaining a license, you will go through the same licensing procedure as child care centers:
  • Utah Department of Health
    You may also have your preschool accredited nationally by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC):Search for an Accredited Early Child Care Center/Preschool

5. How do Utah’s public schools measure the development of literacy, numeracy and lifelong learning practices in students?

• Utah’s Pre-kindergarten Entry and Exit Profile (PEEP) is intended to inform various stakeholders, such as parents, teachers and leadership, on the academic and lifelong learning practices essential for entering and exiting pre-kindergarten students.Pre-Kindergarten Assessments Utah State Board of Education Assessment and Accountability