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Idaho
Child Care Licensing
Contact Information
The Idaho child care licensing contact information page will provide valuable information if you are thinking of starting your own Idaho child care business.
Regional Family and Children's Services, under the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, issue Idaho child care licenses. These licenses must be renewed every 2 years. It is a misdemeanor to operate a child care center without first obtaining an Idaho child care license or without posting the license in a conspicuous place.
There are 3 types of child care settings. The first is Family child care homes. Family child care homes care for 1 to 6 children and are not required to have an Idaho child care license. However, a provider of a Family child care home may choose to become licensed in order to participate in the federally funded food program. To apply as a child care provider for this type of setting, you will be responsible for paying for a criminal history check, health inspection and a fire inspection.
The second type of child care setting is called Group child care. Group child care providers care for 7 to 12 children and are required by state law to be certified. To apply for a group child care license, you will need to pay for a criminal history check, health inspection, and fire inspection. If you opt for the Group child care certification, you will need to pay for a criminal history check and fire inspection.
The third type of child care setting is Child care centers. These are required to obtain an Idaho child care license and typically enroll 13 or more children. To apply for a Basic Idaho child care center license, you will need to pay for a criminal history check, health inspection and fire inspection.
The fire inspection will check for fire and smoke alarms, a functional telephone, adequate fire extinguishers, and adequate exits. The fire safety standards determine the adult/child ratios. For children 18 months and younger, the ratio is 1:6. For children 18 months to 5 years, the ratio is 1:12. For children 5 years and older, the ratio is 1:18.
The health inspection will check for food preparation methods, food storage methods, sanitary diaper changing areas and methods, handwashing practices of staff and children, sanitary conditions of restrooms, nap areas, and play areas, storage practices of medicine and cleaning supplies, and availability of functional telephone.
There are currently 7 individual city governments that impose additional Idaho child care licensing requirements. If you live in one of these areas, check with your local City Clerk's office for additional licensing information, requirements, and local fees. Other cities may require you to have a business license or permits from the Planning and Zoning department, check with your local City Clerk's office.
Boise (208-384-3710)
Chubbuck (208-238-2376)
Coeur d'Alene (208-769-2229)
Jerome (208-324-8189)
Lewiston (208-746-7363)
Moscow (208-883-7015)
Pocatello (208-234-6285)
Additional information has been listed for Idaho child care and daycare providers looking to find out about CPR courses, child care associations, continuing education courses, and where to report child abuse. More resources will be continuously added, so check back often for updates. If you know of a valuable resource that you would like to share, please
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Once you have established your business, you can advertise on this site. Just fill out the registration form and your information will be available for parents to read about your child care services.
Access The Child Care Business Listing Form Here
Source:
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Bureau of Family and Community Services
450 Westgate Drive
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Toll Free: (2-1-1 Idaho CareLine) Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 926-2588
Fax: (208) 334-5531
Website:
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Local Licensing Offices
Boise (208-384-3710)
Chubbuck (208-238-2376)
Coeur d'Alene (208-769-2229)
Jerome (208-324-8189)
Lewiston (208-746-7363)
Moscow (208-883-7015)
Pocatello (208-234-6285)
Family Child Care Association of Kootenai County
1722 Tullis Drive
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
Email: lilbunnys@roadrunner.com
Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children
1471 Shoreline Drive, Suite 202
Boise, ID 83702,br>Phone: (208)345-1090
Toll-Free: 1-800-706-2320
Website:
Idaho AEYC
American Red Cross of Greater Idaho Chapter Headquarters
146 South Cole
Boise, ID 83709
Telephone: 800-853-2570
Fax: 208-947-4371
Boise
146 South Cole
(800) 853-2570 ext 803
Twin Falls
253 N. 4th Avenue
(800) 853-2570 ext 302
Idaho Falls
330 Shoup Suite B (US Bank Bldg)
(800) 853-2570 ext 701
Lewiston
504 Main Street, Suite 420
(800) 853-2570 ext 202
Coeur d’Alene
Harding Family Center - 411 N 15th Street
(800) 853-2570 ext 103
Pocatello
5023 Rainbow
(800) 853-2570 ext 701
Website:
American Red Cross of Idaho
CPR of IDAHO
1233 N. Main Street
Meridian ID 83642
Phone: (208) 629-6544
Website:
CPR of Idaho
Idaho STARS Child Care Training
Website:
Idaho STARS
How to report Child Abuse in Idaho
You can call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 to get the contact information of your local Child Protection Services office.
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