Where Kids
Always Come First
Over 2 Decades Of Trusted,
Family-Owned, Quality Care
Where Kids
Always Come First
Over 2 Decades Of Trusted,
Family-Owned, Quality Care
Where Kids
Always Come First
Over 2 Decades Of Trusted,
Family-Owned, Quality Care

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Layton, UT

Our State-Approved Rating Ensures The Highest-Quality Of Education & Care

How Old Is Your Child?

Part And Full-Time Care Available

Infants

6 weeks - 18 months

Toddlers

18 months - 2 years

Early Preschool

2 - 3 years

Preschool
Kindergarten

3 - 5 Years​

School Age

5 - 12 Years​

Hey Parents—We’re Now Offering Part-Time Care For All Ages & Programs!

The Secret To Putting Kids First Is Being Family-Oriented

Under family-run ownership since 1997, your little one loves the warm, welcoming, and inviting feeling, they get every day. Feel confident knowing experienced owners and staff guide your child step-by-step, and with expert experience, through their educational journey.

Credentialed Teachers Guide Your Child To Every Success

With teachers that hold their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ and engage in continuous education; they bring new, research-backed teaching methods to their classrooms. Your child deepens their learning, builds new skills, and lays a solid foundation for future school success. 

Feel Welcome With Events & Empowered By An Open Door

Feel welcome to be part of your child’s education with volunteer opportunities and family events, including graduations, holiday celebrations, and more. An open door communication policy invites your input into your child’s care and education for a strong home-school connection.

"Children learn as they play. Most importantly,
in play children learn how to learn."

"Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn."

A Powerful & Fun Play-Based Curriculum For Early Learning

Your child becomes immersed in their education with activities and lessons designed for hands-on learning and play-based fun. They master all the essential cognitive, social, practical, and physical skills to easily transition into kindergarten.

What’s In Store Every Day?

Outdoor Play & Lessons

For More Fresh Air & Sunshing

Independent Play

To Explore Their Interests Daily

Circle Time With Friends

Which Prepares For School

Quiet Reading & Story Time

That Build Listening Skills

Sensory Play Activities

That Ignite Their Curiosity Now

Arts & Crafts

For Both Precision & Self-Expression

They Learn To Self- Regulate With Social-Emotional Learning

Teachers guide your child through the world-renowned, research-driven Love and Logic© program, helping your child become a master communicator, learn to work collaboratively alongside peers, and understand how to navigate big emotions.

Music, Art, & Outdoor Learning Develop New Skills & Passions

Your little one taps into their artistic side exploring hands-on music, arts, and craft enrichments. They also love the brain-boosting benefits of outdoor enrichments as they connect with nature and become one with the elements in the onsite mud kitchen.

Nature-Based Play For Endless Running, Exploring, & Amusement

Your child’s outdoor playspace encourages nature-based play. They build castles in the sandbox, nurture plants in the garden, get messy in the mud kitchen, and connect with friends adventuring through the spacious green areas.

What’s Their Outdoor Experience Like?

Age-Separated Areas

So They Explore
At Their Pace

Gardening

To Tend To With So Much Love & Care

An Giant Sandbox

Where They Scoop,
Pour, & More

Spacious Grass Areas

To Run Freely
& Get Moving

A Mud-Kitchen

Where Imaginations Soar

Water Play

Which Is A Big Hit On Those Sunny Days

Sensory Play

Is Sometimes Messy
& Always Super Fun

Turfed Play Areas

Keep Kids Safe
As They Discover

Age-Separated Areas

So They Explore
At Their Pace

Gardening

To Tend To With
So Much Love & Care

Sensory Play

Is Sometimes Messy
& Always Super Fun

An Giant Sandbox

Where They Scoop,
Pour, & More

Spacious Grass Areas

To Run Freely
& Get Moving

Turfed Play Areas

Keep Kids Safe
As They Discover

A Mud-Kitchen

Where Imaginations
Soar

Water Play

Which Is A Big Hit
On Those Sunny Days

Age-Separated Areas

So They Explore
At Their Pace

Gardening

To Tend To With So Much Love & Care

Sensory Play

Is Sometimes Messy & Always Super Fun

An Giant Sandbox

Where They Scoop,
Pour, & More

Spacious Grass Areas

To Run Freely
& Get Moving

Turfed Play Areas

Keep Kids Safe As They Discover

A Mud-Kitchen

Where Imaginations Soar

Water Play

Which Is A Big Hit On Those Sunny Days

Always Connected With Your Handy Procare© App

Your day brightens up when you receive daily pictures of your child immersed in learning. You also stay connected thanks to real-time updates regarding their schedule and instant messaging features that connect you to their teachers at a moment’s notice.

Drama, Crafts, Block Play, & Other Learning Centers

Your child always has independent access to specialized classroom learning centers, encouraging them to follow their passions, interests, and skills. Whether they’re building in the Block Center or acting in the Dramatic Arts Center, they learn all while having fun.

All Ages Explore In AN Age-Appropriate Way!

Block Centers Teach Gravity, Size, Structure, & Much More!

Dramatic Play Is How They Practice Social-Emotional Skills

Arts & Crafts Will Bring Out Both
Self-Expression & Precision

A Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, & Snack Included In Tuition

Skip the daily duty of packing lunches, knowing your child awaits a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack each day. An onsite chef preps home-cooked meals with love so your little one fuels up with the vitamins and nourishment to thrive.

Safety is Our Priority For Your True Peace Of Mind

Security cameras survey the area at all times while fenced-in yards keep them safe during outdoor play. CPR-trained staff also keep a diligent and loving eye over your child, protecting them as if they were their own.

Air Purifiers & Daily Sanitization Keep Them Healthy While At Play

Air purifiers work hard to ensure that your child’s classroom, play areas, and learning centers provide clean air at every moment. Teachers also diligently sanitize all learning spaces and toys to keep germs at bay, and your little one healthy.

Yes, We Offer Tuition Support Options

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"They are VERY interactive with all the kids and plan fun things for the kids..."
"They are VERY interactive with all the kids and plan fun things for the kids..."
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They are VERY friendly and welcoming as soon as you walk in the door. They keep you updated on items you need and activities. They are VERY interactive with all the kids and plan fun things for the kids and help them learn along the way.

- Samantha Hadnagy

"They take such good care of my daughter and have made the transition to daycare so smooth..."
"They take such good care of my daughter and have made the transition to daycare so smooth..."
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We LOVE kids first! I was hesitant about daycare but from the moment we took a tour, everyone made us feel so welcome. We’re so grateful to Kid’s first and all of their incredible employees. They take such good care of my daughter and have made the transition to daycare so smooth.

- Ivy Pett

"They are learning so much, and are the happiest, since starting..."
"They are learning so much, and are the happiest, since starting..."
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These folks are amazing! My kids love this place. They are learning so much, and are the happiest, since starting! The staff are amazing and so easy to work with, and help wherever they can! If you are looking for a daycare this is the one!

- Courtney Peach

"They are very good with staying consistent with what you have in place at home..."
"They are very good with staying consistent with what you have in place at home..."
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This daycare is amazing my child started daycare at 4. They have worked with her with not only learning but social emotional skills. They are very good with staying consistent with what you have in place at home. They always have time to listen to my questions or concerns about what is going on and send daily updates. The teachers are all very warm and welcoming. Your Littles are definitely in good hands here💖

- Shaden Thesen

"We love the family activities—a great way to meet the other parents!!"
"We love the family activities—a great way to meet the other parents!!"
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Kid’s First is amazing. My kids have attended for a few years now. The staff is amazing and very open with communication. My kids love the summer field trips and other activities done for holidays. They have made amazing friends, and the staff helped set up play dates outside of the center when requested.

- Shelana Kidney

"If you are looking for a great preschool for your little one I highly recommend Kid’s First!!"
"If you are looking for a great preschool for your little one I highly recommend Kid’s First!!"
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My daughter has been going here for over a year now. She seriously loves it! They helped her transition from a small in-home childcare center to a full-size one with such care. I always see the teachers on the kids’ eye levels when I walk in. It’s great to see the smiles on everyone’s faces!

- Chyann Davis

"The teachers love my kids like their own, and we are so lucky to have them!!"
"The teachers love my kids like their own, and we are so lucky to have them!!"
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My children have been going here for years! We moved and went to a different daycare for a few months. Not liking it at all, we came back to Kid’s First, who welcomed them back with open arms. My kids are so happy and have made lots of friends.

- Michelle Mckinney

"I highly recommend the Kid's First center if you are looking for childcare!!"
"I highly recommend the Kid's First center if you are looking for childcare!!"
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I love this child care center! My daughter has attended since she was 2 years old (she’s 7 now) and has loved going every day. The teachers really love what they do, and it shows every single day! I have never felt uneasy about leaving my child here, and that’s saying a lot as a mother.

- Katie Madsen

"I feel like having her at Kid’s First, she is safe and well taken care of!!"
"I feel like having her at Kid’s First, she is safe and well taken care of!!"
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My child has been here for over a year; she came in at just a little over one year old. She loves it there! She learns a lot, and the employees there have been helpful and keep the rules to keep the kids safe and healthy. I feel like having her at Kid’s First, she is safe and well taken care of.

- Live & Learn

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FAQs

We always encourage parents to participate in their child’s classroom. We invite them to join us in daily activities such as reading stories, doing art, music time, and more. We also invite parents to join us for special activities in our early preschool and preschool classes to share what they do for work with us. They are also always welcome to join us for meals anytime they want.

Kid’s First looks small from the outside, but you’ll be surprised when you walk in to find 5 spacious classrooms, a preschool bathroom, private bathroom and a full kitchen to prepare fresh, home cooked meals daily. Most people who come into Kid’s First agree that we offer a cozy, homelike environment that can be felt the moment you walk through our doors.

Most people who come into Kid’s First agree that we offer a cozy, homelike environment that can be felt the moment you walk through our doors. We are a certified high quality center through the state of Utah’s Childcare Quality Rating System. We are one of few in the area. This means that we have qualified teachers who receive ongoing education, we offer age appropriate activities that promote children’s development across all learning domains with an emphasis on social/emotional development which is crucial for lifelong success. Our classrooms are set up to be supportive environments that encourage curiosity and exploration. We also provide highly nutritious meals that are prepared daily with fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. We are proud to be a Top Star rated center with 5 stars for promoting and teaching healthy choices and activities.

We have created a curriculum that is similar to Teaching Strategies. Our curriculum differs in that we create our lesson plans weekly to facilitate the children’s current interests. We follow the children’s leads when we plan for learning topics and objectives. Our trained teachers ensure that they plan age appropriate lessons and activities that promote development in the areas each child is working on. In addition, we are a play based center that allows the children to choose daily what activities they want to participate in. The teachers then support their learning through interactions and open-ended questions. We also offer educational field trips for our preschoolers and an amazing summer camp with fun and educational field trips.

How Old Is Your Child?

Part And Full-Time Care Available

Infants

6 weeks - 18 months

Toddlers

18 months - 2 years

Early Preschool

2 - 3 years

Preschool
Kindergarten

3 - 5 Years​

School Age

5 - 12 Years​

Get Your Child Exploring, Growing, & Learning

Through Play Today