Small World Child Care has 2 locations in the Salt Lake Valley: West Valley: 4130 S. 3600 W., West Valley, UT 801-969-1553 & West Jordan: 7908 S. Old Bingham Hwy, West Jordan, UT 801-282-5777.
For over 40 years, Small World Child Care has been providing quality & safe Daycare, Preschool, Private Kindergarten, and Before & After School Care in the Salt Lake City area.
We are State Licensed and ALL staff members are first aid and CPR certified.
We offer flexible, part and full time care for children ages of 6 weeks to 12 years, a nutritional food program, Preschool, private Kindergarten, an age appropriate curriculum for each age group, and before and after school care with transportation to and from our local schools.
We offer extra-curricular activities at the centers including dance, tumbling, and karate.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1977
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Beth Wadsworth
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Karate, Soccer Shots, Tumbling
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance
Karate, Soccer Shots, Tumbling
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance
School Notes
- For over 40 years, Small World Child Care has been providing quality & safe Daycare, Preschool, Private Kindergarten, and Before & After School Care in the Salt Lake City area. Small World Child Care centers are State Licensed and ALL staff members are first aid and CPR certified. We offer flexible, part and full time care for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years, a nutritional food program, private Preschool, private Kindergarten, an age appropriate curriculum for each age group, and before and after school care with transportation to and from our local schools. We offer extra-curricular activities at the centers including dance, tumbling, and karate. We also offer state assisted tuition, flexible tuition payment options, and Extended Hours to help cater to our working parents!
- Small World Child Care centers have been designed to provide a quality education program that seeks to stimulate your child to develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. Each classroom provides a wide variety of experiences where children learn more about themselves and the world around them. Your child will learn and develop through music and creative movement, group play, sharing, community field trips, arts and crafts, science, values, and self-awareness. Our school age children enjoy a fun filled summer camp including daily outings on field trips, optional swimming lessons, and in house guests.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Small World Child Care?
The application deadline for Small World Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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