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Utah writes the choice directly into the rule — twice. R381-100-6(9) requires a licensed center to have liability insurance or inform parents in writing that it doesn’t. R381-100-20(6) repeats the same structure for transport: carry vehicle liability cover for children in transit, or disclose in writing that you don’t. Inspectors check both on the state checklist.
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What Utah Actually Requires
| Coverage | Utah requirement |
|---|---|
| General liability | Insurance OR written parent disclosure — R381-100-6(9)(a)–(b) |
| Transport liability | Insurance OR written parent disclosure — R381-100-20(6)(a)–(b) |
| Verification | Both items appear on the DLBC center inspection checklist (updated Nov 2025) |
Two Disclosures, Two Chances to Lose Enrollment
A Utah center running vans without transport cover owes families a second, separate written notice on top of the general-liability one. Each notice is a retention risk every time a new family enrolls. The rule’s structure quietly prices the insurance for you: two premiums against two letters no director wants to send.
The Coverages Every Daycare Carries Regardless
- General liability with abuse & molestation coverage. The playground injury and the allegation are different claims; a daycare policy without A&M cover is missing the exposure the business is actually judged on.
- Commercial auto if you transport children — a personal policy excludes business use.
- Workers’ compensation once you employ staff.
- Property and contents for the build-out, equipment and food stock.
Parents ask if you’re insured. So do licensors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is liability insurance required for a licensed Utah daycare?
Utah’s rule R381-100-6(9) requires a provider to have liability insurance or inform parents in writing that it does not. A parallel rule, R381-100-20(6), applies the same choice to transport liability insurance for centers that drive children.
Does Utah require insurance on daycare vehicles?
Centers that transport children must have transport liability insurance or disclose in writing that they do not — R381-100-20(6). It is checked on the state inspection checklist.
Comparing states? See daycare insurance requirements in every state, or the full guide to starting a daycare in Utah.
Sources
| Source | What it confirms |
|---|---|
| Utah Admin. Code R381-100 | Insurance-or-disclosure rules for liability and transport |
| Utah DLBC | Licensing agency and inspection checklist |
