Dancing Moose Montessori-River Park
SOUTH JORDAN, UT·Exempt Center, Background Checks by CCLLicensed
Contact information
Address10995 River Front Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095
CountySalt Lake
Phone(801) 968-0100
Operating details
Capacity341
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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10995 River Front Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095
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: 5/28/2025
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2025
- Medium risk5/28/2025
R381-100-19(4)(a)-(c) — Use zones
The provider was out of compliance with R381-100-19(4)(a)-(c) by not ensuring that stationary equipment had the proper use zones. On the toddler and 2s playground, the use zone around a piece of play equipment was less than the required 6 feet. This was a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on 1/11/2023 Inspection: Announced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On May 28, 2025, the licensor verified the caregiver had moved the equipment to ensure there was a 6 foot use zone surrounding the play equipment as stated by rule.
Corrected 5/28/2025
2024
- Medium risk11/5/2024
R381-100-13(7) — Plastic bags, latex gloves, and balloons inaccessible to under 5
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having accessible safety hazards. In room 4, there was an empty plastic bag in a drawer that was large enough for a child's head to fit inside. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On 11/05/2024, the licensor verified the caregiver made the plastic bag inaccessible as stated in rule.
Corrected 11/5/2024 - High risk11/5/2024
R381-100-11(1)(a)-(f) — Provide and maintain active supervision
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having children who were not actively supervised. In room 4, the caregiver did not know the number of children in their care; they stated that they had 23 children and there were 24 children in the group. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On 11/05/2024, the licensor verified that the caregiver knew the exact number of children in their care as stated in rule.
Corrected 11/5/2024 - Medium risk11/5/2024
R381-100-7(9)(a)-(g) — Caregiver requirements
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not having required caregiver training completed. At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had not completed preservice training offered by the department before beginning caregiving duties. This was a repeat rule noncompliance. Inspection: Unannounced, Annual Inspection. Correction status: Correction Verified. Correction action: On 11/18/2024, the licensor verified that the caregiver completed preservice training as stated in rule.
Corrected 11/18/2024
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: SOUTH JORDAN, Salt Lake County
- Capacity: 341
- Type: Exempt Center, Background Checks by CCL
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