Our economy’s Inflation is affecting Utah families in need of child care and early education for their little ones. The average costs are rising; recent reports indicate a nanny’s weekly cost of $736 is up 56% since 2013 and weekly daycare cost are $284, up 53% since 2013. In this economy with the high cost of childcare, Utah families are spending 27% of their income on childcare. For families facing financial constraints, government assistance is a viable option and Utah offers assistance to pay for childcare.
Choosing and finding an affordable yet high quality program takes a little research and time, but you can save money and offer your child the care and education they deserve.
One of the most affordable daycares and preschool programs in the greater Salt Lake area is Bright Kids Academy (www.brightkids.academy). Easily accessible, it is located within 5 minutes of Bangerter Highway and I-215 on 3500 South, which makes it an easy and fast add on to your commute. Bright Kids is 20% to 33% less expensive than other programs in Utah. It’s a small daycare center with a maximum capacity of 36 children. Committed to redefining early education through a Montessori-inspired approach, they focus on more than traditional child care – aiming for holistic development and creating an environment where your child thrives intellectually, emotionally, and socially, while offering competitive rates, ensuring that quality child care is accessible to all.
The Montessori curriculum is designed to foster independence, creativity, and a love for learning. With a legacy of providing quality education, Bright Kids Academy stands in its commitment of excellence in early childhood development.