Licensed Daycare in Idaho
Search 975 verified daycare and childcare centers across Idaho, sourced directly from State Department of Children & Family Services . 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 State Department of Children & Family Services. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:6 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- State Department of Children & Family Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,230/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $860/mo
Idaho Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Idaho families can apply for CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program) 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.
Recently Verified Centers
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Coeur D Alene, ID
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Coeur D Alene, ID
Licensed Family Daycare HomeFirst Steps Boise #51
Coolin, ID
Licensed Group Child Care HomeBoise Little Scholars #52
Old Town, ID
Preschool ProgramBoise Creative Kids #53
Deary, ID
Head Start CenterABC Academy Boise #54
Desmet, ID
Before & After School CareBoise Precious Moments #55
Eastport, ID
Infant & Toddler CenterBoise Golden Gate Daycare #56
Elk River, ID
Montessori SchoolKids R Us Boise #57
Fernwood, ID
Licensed Child Care CenterBoise Learning Tree #58
Genesee, ID
Licensed Family Daycare HomeJumping Jacks Boise #59
Harrison, ID
Licensed Group Child Care HomeBoise Sunflower Daycare #60
Harvard, ID
Preschool ProgramDaycare in Idaho — Frequently Asked Questions
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