South Jordan, Utah
A small bilingual home daycare for children four months to five years old, run by the person who answers the phone.
What we believe
We believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially.
It is my desire as a child care provider to help kids meet their potential by providing a safe and loving environment.
Small on purpose
Not because the people there are worse. Because sixty children in a building has consequences, and every one of them lands on somebody small.
A building, divided into rooms, each room sized to a licence.
One group, in one space, with the same faces in it every morning.
Staff turnover across the childcare industry runs high, so the adult your child bonded with in March may be gone by September.
The owner is here. It is her house and her name on the door, and she is not rotating out.
Children move up a room on their birthday — new adults, new rules, start again.
Mixed ages, the way a family is. The little ones copy the big ones and nobody gets handed off.
Food arrives from a contract kitchen, on a menu set somewhere else.
Cooked in the kitchen on site, the same day, around your child's allergies.
You call a front desk and leave a message with whoever answers.
You call the number on this page. It rings the house.
A tour walks you through a lobby and past a window.
A tour puts you in the actual room, with the actual person who will have your child.
Infants are welcome, with a day built for an infant rather than squeezed into a toddler's.
Right up to kindergarten, with the preparation that implies.
English and Spanish, from people who speak both natively — not a weekly lesson.
Licensed by the state, which means inspections, ratios and record-keeping are not optional.
The day, in three parts
Educational programs tailored to age groups, focused on literacy, numeracy and the arts in a stimulating environment built for curiosity.
Every child gets balanced, healthy meals and snacks prepared according to dietary guidelines to support their growth and health.
Outdoor play and activities that build physical health and motor skills, with safe, monitored exploration.
The part you lie awake about
Every staff member holds current CPR and first aid certification.
All staff have completed thorough background checks before working with a child.
Cameras cover the space, for the people responsible for it. There is no parent livestream — which also means no stranger is ever watching somebody else's child.
From a parent's Google review
The entrance is gated, in a quiet neighborhood, in a space dedicated entirely to the kids.
From a parent's Google review
Parents of enrolled children are welcome to come in during the day, any day. Tours are the one thing we schedule, so you get our attention instead of our apology.
Meals, naps, diapers and photos go to parents through an app during the day.
From a parent's Google review
Start to finish
Drop-off
Coats on hooks, shoes off, and a greeting from someone who already knows your kid's name.
Morning
The learning part of the day, in both languages, while everyone is freshest.
Snack
Prepared here, portioned to guidelines, logged to the app so you see it.
Midday
The yard, the climber, the playhouse. When Utah says no, gross-motor play moves indoors.
Lunch
Everyone at the green tables. Allergies handled per child, every time.
Afternoon
Naps for whoever still needs one, then the messy half of the curriculum.
Pickup
What they ate, how they slept, what they made. Then a clean room ready for tomorrow.
From the parents
It puts so many anxious mom thoughts to rest! I love that my kids were exposed to Spanish and English.
This has been such a wonderful environment for my kids to spend their time away from me in. Itzel runs things as a mother who knew what it was like searching for childcare while she worked. They have cameras and a locked gate, even in an extremely safe and friendly neighborhood. They use an app to keep parents updated on when children have meals, use the potty, etc. and send us photos to keep up with them during the day. It puts so many anxious mom thoughts to rest! I love that my kids were exposed to Spanish and English. I love that they were flexible with my schedule and the days I needed care. And I love when I pick up at the end of the day their facility is immaculately clean, you can smell the fresh scent of disinfect to keep everyone healthy. I absolutely recommend Z's House Daycare!
My son has been going to Z's daycare for two years now, and he's done nothing but thrive.
My son has been going to Z's daycare for two years now, and he's done nothing but thrive. He has learned so many interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and reading skills while here. He loves going and seeing his teachers and friends! They truly care about the children under their care, and they do various activities with the kids to keep them engaged and let them have fun. They are extremely communicative, and use apps and other methods to keep you up to date on your child. I'm so grateful for them, and love sending my son to them.
Affordable child care with a small group feeling. We will miss it when we move on!
Z and everyone who works here is amazing. They have so much patience and understanding for little kids. We have loved having our son here. It's a separate center above the homeowner's garage so everything is dedicated to the kids. It's also in a very safe neighborhood. Affordable child care with a small group feeling. Great hours M-F. We will miss it when we move on!
Half an hour, agreed in advance, so you get somebody's full attention rather than their apology. You cannot tell from a website whether a place is right for your kid. You can tell in ten minutes standing in the room.
