In more than 40 states, including Utah, child care for a baby — on average — costs more than in-state college tuition.

That’s according to a 2024 report from national child care advocacy group Child Care Aware, which calculates average costs each year.

Here, relying on a child care center for a baby amounts to about 12% of the median income for a family or 32% of the median income for a single parent.

We want to hear from parents across Utah: Do you currently use child care? Why or why not?

How much does cost influence your decision?

Your input helps inform our reporting. A survey is available below or by visiting this link.

We appreciate you sharing your experiences. We take your privacy seriously and will contact you before publishing any identifying information.