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34 Daycare Centers in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Browse all 34 daycare centers in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Idaho Falls

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    490 Garfield St, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    SMR Kids Care & Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners and staff for genuinely loving and caring for their children. Parents highlight the clean, well-organized facility, affordable pricing, engaging activities, and play-based learning approach. Multiple families report their children remain emotionally attached to the center even after moving away.

    Loving and caring staffhands-on ownersclean and organized facilityaffordable pricing
  2. 2

    1755 Blue Sky Dr, Idaho Falls, ID · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

    EICAP HEAD START - SKYLINE CENTER is a highly-regarded organization offering early care programs for ages 0-4 and comprehensive family support services. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable, caring, and respectful staff for their genuine commitment to helping families succeed. The center provides diverse assistance including childcare, energy cost help, home weatherization, and navigation to community resources.

    Excellent staff professionalism and friendlinesscomprehensive support servicesbilingual Spanish-speaking staff availableprograms for ages birth through preschool
  3. 3
    Wonder Years Daycare LLC
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    1980 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Wonder Years Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the welcoming staff, safe environment, and quality care for children of various ages. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, unresponsive staff, and lost belongings.

    welcoming and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentgood communication with parentschildren excited to attend
  4. 4

    798 S Boulevard, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise The Small World Training Learning & Care Center for genuine, caring staff and owners who treat children as their own. The facility is noted for cleanliness, extensive enrichment programs, reasonable pricing, and a welcoming environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.

    Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilitydevelopmental skill focusreasonable pricing with no surprise charges
  5. 5
    Little Dinos Daycare INC
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    3721 E Lincoln Rd, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Dinos Daycare for its clean, safe environment, experienced and caring staff, and educational approach to childcare. Multiple long-term families report significant positive developmental outcomes for their children and highlight owner Vicki's accommodating nature with special needs like dietary restrictions. The facility has earned strong loyalty with several families using their services for 5+ years.

    Clean facilityexperienced and engaged staffeducational activitiesdietary accommodation
  6. 6
    Pancheri Daycare
    4.06 score
    4.1(9)

    3004 Pancheri Dr, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Pancheri Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and supportive environment for children of various needs. However, two parents reported serious billing and payment disputes, including unpaid wages and excessive late fees applied without notification.

    caring and professional staffsupports children with special needseducational activities and field tripsclean facility
  7. 7
    Omas Daycare Cottage
    3.88 score
    3.8(8)

    702 E Sunnyside Rd, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Omas Daycare Cottage receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Several parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive learning environment, while others report serious concerns about bullying responses, lack of communication, injury reporting, and child comforting practices.

    caring and kind staffchildren happy and excited about attendinggood preschool program outcomeschildren feel well-cared-for
  8. 8

    581 E 14th St, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kids Korner Preschool and Daycare in Idaho Falls receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, educational activities, and community engagement. However, one parent reported a serious concern about inadequate diaper care and failure to report an injury to their child.

    caring and friendly staffeducational activities and craftschild development and learning (vocabularysocial skills
  9. 9

    515 Lomax St, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Happy Orchard Day Care for its caring, family-oriented staff and nurturing environment. Children show excitement about attending and parents report their kids thrive academically and emotionally. Staff are described as responsive to concerns, attentive to individual needs, and genuinely invested in each child's development.

    Loving and caring staffsafe environmenteducational focusresponsive to parent concerns
  10. 10
    Little Bubbles Childcare
    3.83 score
    3.7(7)

    390 N Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Bubbles Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, owner Jenna's understanding nature, and quality care for infants and young children. Negative reviews report inadequate supervision, poor communication about behavioral issues, neglect of sunscreen application, and sudden terminations without proper notice.

    Caring and sweet staffresponsive to parent needsaccommodating for working parentsowner is understanding

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Idaho Falls based on parent reviews

Smr Kids Care & Learning Center

5(18)

490 Garfield St, Idaho Falls, ID

SMR Kids Care & Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners and staff for genuinely loving and caring for their children. Parents highlight the clean, well-organized facility, affordable pricing, engaging activities, and play-based learning approach. Multiple families report their children remain emotionally attached to the center even after moving away.

Loving and caring staffhands-on ownersclean and organized facility

Eicap Head Start - Skyline Center

4.5(20)

1755 Blue Sky Dr, Idaho Falls, ID

EICAP HEAD START - SKYLINE CENTER is a highly-regarded organization offering early care programs for ages 0-4 and comprehensive family support services. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable, caring, and respectful staff for their genuine commitment to helping families succeed. The center provides diverse assistance including childcare, energy cost help, home weatherization, and navigation to community resources.

Excellent staff professionalism and friendlinesscomprehensive support servicesbilingual Spanish-speaking staff available

Koala Kids Academy

5(3)

1460 Pederson St, Idaho Falls, ID

Dancing Bears Childcare LLC

4.7(4)

866 Milligan Rd, Idaho Falls, ID

Wonder Years Daycare LLC

4.3(9)

1980 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID

Wonder Years Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the welcoming staff, safe environment, and quality care for children of various ages. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, unresponsive staff, and lost belongings.

welcoming and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentgood communication with parents

Choo Choos Child Care & Learning Station

4.4(4)

1414 Cambridge Dr, Idaho Falls, ID

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Daycare Centers in Idaho Falls, Idaho

There are 34 daycare centers in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Idaho Falls, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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Koala Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1460 Pederson St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 552-9488
Smr Kids Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

SMR Kids Care & Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners and staff for genuinely loving and caring for their children. Parents highlight the clean, well-organized facility, affordable pricing, engaging activities, and play-based learning approach. Multiple families report their children remain emotionally attached to the center even after moving away.

Loving and caring staffhands-on ownersclean and organized facility
Address
490 Garfield St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 529-1683
Dancing Bears Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
866 Milligan Rd, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 523-5300
Eicap Head Start - Skyline Center
Headstart Programs
4.5

EICAP HEAD START - SKYLINE CENTER is a highly-regarded organization offering early care programs for ages 0-4 and comprehensive family support services. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable, caring, and respectful staff for their genuine commitment to helping families succeed. The center provides diverse assistance including childcare, energy cost help, home weatherization, and navigation to community resources.

Excellent staff professionalism and friendlinesscomprehensive support servicesbilingual Spanish-speaking staff available
Address
1755 Blue Sky Dr, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 243-8334
Choo Choos Child Care & Learning Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1414 Cambridge Dr, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 243-3639
Wonder Years Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Wonder Years Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the welcoming staff, safe environment, and quality care for children of various ages. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, unresponsive staff, and lost belongings.

welcoming and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentgood communication with parents
Address
1980 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 206-2105
Pancheri Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Pancheri Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and supportive environment for children of various needs. However, two parents reported serious billing and payment disputes, including unpaid wages and excessive late fees applied without notification.

caring and professional staffsupports children with special needseducational activities and field trips
Address
3004 Pancheri Dr, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 227-7010
The Small World Training Learning & Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise The Small World Training Learning & Care Center for genuine, caring staff and owners who treat children as their own. The facility is noted for cleanliness, extensive enrichment programs, reasonable pricing, and a welcoming environment where children thrive developmentally and socially.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilitydevelopmental skill focus
Address
798 S Boulevard, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 529-2273
Tic Tac Tots Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
1430 Curtis Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 524-4271
Little Dinos Daycare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Little Dinos Daycare for its clean, safe environment, experienced and caring staff, and educational approach to childcare. Multiple long-term families report significant positive developmental outcomes for their children and highlight owner Vicki's accommodating nature with special needs like dietary restrictions. The facility has earned strong loyalty with several families using their services for 5+ years.

Clean facilityexperienced and engaged staffeducational activities
Address
3721 E Lincoln Rd, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 523-5442
Happy Orchard Day Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Happy Orchard Day Care for its caring, family-oriented staff and nurturing environment. Children show excitement about attending and parents report their kids thrive academically and emotionally. Staff are described as responsive to concerns, attentive to individual needs, and genuinely invested in each child's development.

Loving and caring staffsafe environmenteducational focus
Address
515 Lomax St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 538-1565
Omas Daycare Cottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Omas Daycare Cottage receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Several parents praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and positive learning environment, while others report serious concerns about bullying responses, lack of communication, injury reporting, and child comforting practices.

caring and kind staffchildren happy and excited about attendinggood preschool program outcomes
Address
702 E Sunnyside Rd, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 522-2715
Kids Korner Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kids Korner Preschool and Daycare in Idaho Falls receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, educational activities, and community engagement. However, one parent reported a serious concern about inadequate diaper care and failure to report an injury to their child.

caring and friendly staffeducational activities and craftschild development and learning (vocabulary
Address
581 E 14th St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 528-0253
Asisu Early Learning Center - Idaho Falls
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

ASISU Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, responsive leadership, affordability, and convenient hours. However, some parents have raised serious concerns about safety incidents, inadequate management of behavioral issues, and inconsistent treatment of families.

Caring and responsive staffdirector who takes allergies seriously and is a nurseaffordable childcare
Address
1784 Science Center Dr, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 282-7868
Little Bubbles Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Bubbles Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, owner Jenna's understanding nature, and quality care for infants and young children. Negative reviews report inadequate supervision, poor communication about behavioral issues, neglect of sunscreen application, and sudden terminations without proper notice.

Caring and sweet staffresponsive to parent needsaccommodating for working parents
Address
390 N Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 552-1991
Nanas House Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Nanas House Daycare for its clean, organized facility, caring and loving staff, and strong communication with families. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and benefit from a engaging curriculum and family-like atmosphere. Multiple parents indicate they have been loyal to the center for 2+ years and trust the staff completely.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong parent communication
Address
1401 Benton St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 552-0303
Little Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Little Stars receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, smooth transitions for new children, engaging activities, and strong communication through the Procare app.

Kind and professional staffclean facilityillness policy compliance
Address
487 4th St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 569-6949
Sandys Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Sandy's Childcare LLC receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff's kindness, communication, and care for children, including special attention to children with autism. However, several serious concerns have been raised about driver safety, staff supervision, classroom management, and instances of staff sleeping while children are present.

Kind and welcoming staffexcellent communication with parentsspecial needs accommodation
Address
1250 Ashment, Bldg I-2, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 522-9432
Creations Of A Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Creations of a Child receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, clean facility, educational activities, and family-like care. Parents report their children thrived from infancy through kindergarten with strong learning outcomes. One recent review suggests quality of care may have declined under new management.

Dedicated and kind staffclean and organized facilitysecure entry system
Address
3645 Potomac Way, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 528-7533
Ymca - Idaho Falls
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Reviews are mixed and appear to contain content not relevant to the daycare's actual services. While some reviews mention positive experiences with kids' programs, sports activities, and staff friendliness, others discuss gym facilities unrelated to childcare. The facility is an older building that has undergone recent improvements.

Kids' programming and activities (basketballSTEMarts and crafts
Address
155 N Corner St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 523-0600
Little Peoples Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Little Peoples Academy receives predominantly positive reviews praising caring staff, age-separated classrooms, and child development. However, two detailed negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate staffing ratios, unsafe supervision practices, unexplained injuries, and poor management response to safety issues and refund disputes.

Caring and attentive teachersseparate age-appropriate classroomschildren excited to attend
Address
543 N Ridge Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 523-7615
Maggies Place Onsite - Falls Valley Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2455 Virlow St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 502-1112
Maggies Place Onsite - Sunnyside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
165 Cobblestone Ln, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 502-1112
Maggies Place Onsite - Longfellow Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2500 S Higbee Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 502-1112
Lil Red Schoolhouse INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
762 Vassar Way, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 522-3456
Lots Of Laughs Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
580 S Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 360-5250
Papa Bear Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
680 May St, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 881-5094
Progressive Childcare Services INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1497 S Lee Ave, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 523-5278
Lighthouse Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
756 S Foothills Dr, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 523-7315
Debs Day Care Roll N Hill INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
110 Amy Ln, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone
(208) 524-1248

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Frequently asked questions

There are 34 all daycares in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Idaho Falls, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Idaho's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Idaho)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Idaho Falls offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 30 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Idaho typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Idaho Falls for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Idaho Falls must be licensed by Idaho's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.