Licensed Daycare in Idaho
Search 975 verified daycare and childcare centers across Idaho, sourced directly from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Idaho Childcare Licensing
In Idaho, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:6 for infants under 12 months, 1:8 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:12 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care LicensingWhat's distinctive about Idaho: Idaho has loose state regulations (1:6 infants, no group-size caps in some categories). Look for NAEYC-accredited or specifically QRIS-rated programs for tighter standards.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:6
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg infant cost
- $900/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $700/mo
Idaho Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Idaho families can apply for Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (208) 332-7212
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