
Browse 450 daycare centers across Idaho. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Idaho can make the decision-making process smoother.
Idaho has about 450 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.
Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Idaho. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.
There are 450 daycares in Idaho: 9 headstart facilities, 30 before/after school centers, 21 religious facility daycares, and 390 childcare and preschool centers.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 390 |
| Headstart Programs | 9 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 21 |
| Before or After School | 30 |
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Hillside Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and individualized attention to children's needs. Owner Barbara and teachers are frequently noted as loving and attentive. One reviewer raised serious security concerns about unsupervised access to children during a facility tour.
Overland Montessori receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the Montessori curriculum, strong academic results, and dedicated staff led by Director Shannon Higginbotham. Children reportedly advance significantly in reading, writing, and math while developing a love of learning and strong emotional/social skills. One negative review mentioned a staff member's behavior.
Little Folks Inc receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted for educational opportunities, field trips, and special programs. One negative review cited poor phone service and slow response times.
Discovery Christian Dayschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, welcoming staff and strong communication through the ProCare app. Parents highlight the teachers' dedication, patience, and ability to make children feel comfortable, with particular appreciation for their inclusive approach to children with special needs. The facility is described as providing a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and spiritually.
Eagles Creative Preschool receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, engaged staff and owner Heather's involvement. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, strong teacher-student relationships, and a safe, welcoming environment. The facility is noted for low staff turnover and strong communication with families.
Discovery Zone Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for being caring, knowledgeable, and professional. Parents highlight the clean and secure facility, excellent communication, and strong developmental support for children. One negative review mentioned behavioral concerns with older children during an off-site visit, though staff intervention was noted.
Most parents praise Immanuel Lutheran as a high-quality facility with caring, well-trained staff and a clean, fun environment where children learn and feel comfortable. However, recent reviews indicate some concerns about staff turnover, communication issues, and changes in operating hours. One parent reported significant dissatisfaction with curriculum implementation and management responsiveness.
Parents consistently praise New Horizon Child Care - West Ustick for its attentive and caring staff, clean facilities, and enrichment activities. Children reportedly thrive and enjoy attending, with parents appreciating the communication, security measures, and included meals. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no complaints mentioned.
Parents consistently praise Kim's Kare-A-Lot for its caring staff, developmental programs, and personalized attention. The facility has grown from a home-based daycare to a center in Boise with a 5-star Idaho Stars rating, offering preschool, school transportation, and speech therapy support. Multiple reviewers highlight Kim's direct involvement and the staff's responsiveness to parent needs.
Little Scholars Academy LLC receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups. Parents highlight the caring, loving staff who genuinely bond with children, excellent communication through daily updates and photos, and a nurturing environment that supports learning and development. Multiple families report their children are happy, well-prepared for school transitions, and feel confident leaving them in the center's care.
Reviews for HOPE PRESCHOOL are mixed and appear to contain feedback from multiple unrelated entities. Most reviews praise the church atmosphere, teaching, and community feel, but two negative reviews cite serious concerns including alleged trauma from attending the school and poor customer service from staff.
Parents consistently praise Mother's Choice for its caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff, particularly noting the owner's hands-on involvement. Children show strong academic progress and development while enjoying daily outdoor activities and creative projects. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in this smaller, personalized facility.
Wonder Years Early Learning Center in Caldwell receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the welcoming staff, safe environment, and quality care for children of various ages including those with special needs. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns including neglectful care, unresponsive staff, and lost belongings.
Cornerstone Christian Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Most reviewers highlight their children's learning progress and enthusiasm for attending. Two negative reviews cite concerns about staff professionalism and the director's management style.
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.
Diane's Early Care & Education in Iona, Idaho receives consistently high praise from parents across 10 five-star reviews. Parents emphasize the facility's cleanliness, educational programs, caring staff, and home-like atmosphere that makes children eager to attend. Multiple families report attending for 3+ years and appreciate the strong preschool program, field trips, and sense of community.
University of Idaho Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current parents, with five 5-star reviews praising the teaching staff, learning environment, and professionalism. One dated 1-star review from 2016 criticized previous management, though recent reviewers note significant improvement under new leadership.
Stepping Stones Childcare Center in Mountain Home, Idaho receives unanimous praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with consistent recognition of caring staff, strong communication, cleanliness, and educational programming. Parents report their children are happy, well-adjusted, and healthy at the facility, with owner Kylie and her team highly responsive to parent concerns and providing daily updates via app.
Parents consistently praise The Garden of Learning for providing excellent care, learning, and a welcoming environment. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the owners' hands-on involvement, caring staff, strong communication, and visible child development. Parents express high satisfaction and trust in the facility's safety, cleanliness, and play-based learning approach.
Sweet Pea Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, developmental activities, and safe environment. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about health screening practices, inadequate feeding protocols, and hygiene issues with equipment.
Imagination Station receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the facility, staff professionalism, and quality of care and learning opportunities. However, one parent reported poor customer service from the director during an initial inquiry call.
Born to Succeed Early Care & Education Center receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5. Parents praise the dedicated, educated staff, caring owner Theresia, and strong focus on education alongside child development and well-being. The facility is noted for maintaining long-term staff stability, maintaining high safety standards, and creating a family-like atmosphere where children are engaged and enthusiastic about attending.
Little Miracles is a church-based daycare in Star, Idaho with an average rating of 4.3/5. Parents praise the friendly staff, caring environment, and Bible-based curriculum. The facility appears modest from outside but offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere inside.
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