Dancing Moose Montessori School-West Valley City
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT·Exempt Center, Background Checks by CCLLicensed
Contact information
Address4428 Links Dr West Valley City, UT 84120
CityWEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120
CountySalt Lake
Phone(801) 968-0100
Operating details
Capacity287
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4428 Links Dr West Valley City, UT 84120, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/17/2025
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- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
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2025
- Medium risk4/17/2025
R381-100-24(11) — Infant/toddler no styrofoam
The provider was out of compliance this rule R381-100-24(11) by not ensuring styrofoam is inaccessible to infants and toddlers. In Room 2, there were styrofoam eggs accessible to toddlers. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On April 17, 2025, the licensor verified the provider made the styrofoam inaccessible as stated in rule.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium risk4/17/2025
R381-100-19(13) — Adequate protective cushioning
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-19(13) by not ensuring that protective cushioning covers the entire surface of each required use zone. In the North playground near the merry-go-round, there was a tear in the unitary cushioning. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On May 12, 2025, the licensor verified that the protective cushioning covered the entire surface of the required use zone as stated in rule.
Corrected 5/12/2025 - Medium risk4/17/2025
R381-100-13(4) — Choking hazards inaccessible to children under 3
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-13(4) by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. In Room 2, there were choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on June 11, 2024 and December 13, 2022. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Civil money penalty: $150. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On April 17, 2025, the licensor verified the provider made the choking hazards inaccessible as stated in rule.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - High risk4/17/2025
R381-100-11(1)(a)-(f) — Provide and maintain active supervision
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-11(1)(c) by not ensuring that each caregiver maintains active supervision of each child by knowing the number of children in their care at any time. In Room 3, the caregiver stated they had 15 children in care when there were 16 children in the room. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Civil money penalty: $200. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On April 17, 2025, the licensor verified the caregiver knew the total number of children in care as stated in rule.
Corrected 4/17/2025 - Medium risk4/17/2025
R381-100-7(9)(a)-(g) — Caregiver requirements
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-7(9)(c) by not ensuring that caregivers complete the preservice training offered by the department before caring for children. At the time of the inspection, there was a caregiver who had not completed preservice training. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On May 12, 2025, the licensor verified the caregiver completed the preservice training offered by the department as stated in rule.
Corrected 5/12/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$826/month
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Typical prices in Utah run about $926/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Utah by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: WEST VALLEY CITY, Salt Lake County
- Capacity: 287
- Type: Exempt Center, Background Checks by CCL
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