Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Pocatello, ID
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Pocatello. Average rating: 4.07/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Pocatello, Idaho at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.07/5
- Parent reviews
- 118
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Pocatello has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 118 parent reviews averaging 4.07/5.The largest concentration is in 83201 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pocatello
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.
- 1Tender Loving Care Child Care4.72 score4.9(20)
200 N 15th Ave, Pocatello, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Care Child Care for its caring, knowledgeable staff, structured curriculum, and strong focus on child development and kindergarten readiness. The facility is noted for being clean, safe, well-maintained, and maintaining low staff turnover over 25+ years of operation. Children show measurable academic and social progress, with parents reporting high satisfaction and long-term loyalty to the center.
caring and knowledgeable staffstrong curriculumage-appropriate structureno screen time - 2The Growing Place4.63 score4.8(18)
1250 Pershing Ave, Pocatello, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise A Place to Grow for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Owners Yolanda and Susanna are highlighted for their dedication to early childhood development, professional certifications, and genuine commitment to each child's well-being. Families appreciate the engaging activities, daily communication via app, and overall transformation they've seen in their children.
caring and attentive staffstate-licensed and CPR/first aid certifiedprofessional development for staffengaging age-appropriate activities - 3Holy Spirit Childcare4.5 score5(5)
540 N 7th Ave, Pocatello, ID · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Holy Spirit Childcare in Pocatello receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, safe environment, and balanced educational approach. Parents highlight the loving community atmosphere and reliable before/after school care options. The facility is recommended as an excellent choice for childcare in the area.
caring and dedicated teacherssafe environmentwarm and loving atmosphereconsistent learning environment - 4Karis Korner LLC4.42 score4.6(12)
253 W Halliday St, Pocatello, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Karis Korner for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Children show developmental progress and enjoy attending daily. Multiple families have enrolled for several years, indicating strong satisfaction and retention.
Excellent communication with parentsattentive staffchild developmental growthstructured activities - 5Sweet Pea Academy LLC4.2 score4.3(10)
954 W Alameda Rd, Pocatello, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
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.
Caring and attentive teachersclean facilitydevelopmental milestones and preschool programsmeals included - 6Lighthouse Preschool And Childcare Center LLC4.08 score4.1(20)
1800 Garrett Way, Pocatello, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Lighthouse Preschool and Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing staff, comprehensive curriculum incorporating art and music, and strong focus on child development and safety. Parents report their children are excited to attend, learn significantly, and are well-prepared for kindergarten, with daily communication and photo updates provided through a parent app.
Experienced and caring staffstrong safety protocolscurriculum integration of art/music/basic skillsmeals provided - 7Asisu Early Learning Center3.79 score3.7(12)
921 S 8th, Pocatello, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
ASISU Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, cleanliness, affordability, and educational activities. However, some parents have raised serious safety concerns including inadequate management of aggressive behavior from other children and a lack of supervision during an injury incident.
Caring and responsive staffdirector addresses concerns quicklyallergy managementaffordable pricing - 8Tiny Dreams Child Care & Preschool LLC3.23 score2.8(9)
636 Pershing Ave, Pocatello, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Tiny Dreams receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Ivie's genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and communication with parents. Negative reviews report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, unsafe facility conditions, harsh discipline practices, staff rudeness, and inability to accommodate children with behavioral or trauma-related needs.
Caring and attentive staffOwner genuin - 9A Beautiful Child2.84 score2.2(9)
427 N 4th Ave, Pocatello, ID · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
A BEAUTIFUL CHILD in Pocatello has highly polarized reviews. Some long-term parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, engaging activities, and flexible management. However, multiple recent reviews report serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, unresponsive communication, confusing fee structures, and inappropriate discipline practices.
clean and safe facilitycaring and great employeesflexible ownerengaging summer field trips and activities
Rating Distribution
Based on 10 daycares with Google ratings in Pocatello
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Pocatello, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Pocatello zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83201 | 14 | 4.05 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Pocatello (– children)
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up to 30 children
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31–75 children
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Pocatello based on parent reviews
Tender Loving Care Child Care
200 N 15th Ave, Pocatello, ID
Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Care Child Care for its caring, knowledgeable staff, structured curriculum, and strong focus on child development and kindergarten readiness. The facility is noted for being clean, safe, well-maintained, and maintaining low staff turnover over 25+ years of operation. Children show measurable academic and social progress, with parents reporting high satisfaction and long-term loyalty to the center.
The Growing Place
1250 Pershing Ave, Pocatello, ID
Parents consistently praise A Place to Grow for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Owners Yolanda and Susanna are highlighted for their dedication to early childhood development, professional certifications, and genuine commitment to each child's well-being. Families appreciate the engaging activities, daily communication via app, and overall transformation they've seen in their children.
Karis Korner LLC
253 W Halliday St, Pocatello, ID
Parents consistently praise Karis Korner for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Children show developmental progress and enjoy attending daily. Multiple families have enrolled for several years, indicating strong satisfaction and retention.
Sweet Pea Academy LLC
954 W Alameda Rd, Pocatello, ID
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.
Treehouse Preschool & Daycare LLC
203 Warren Ave, Pocatello, ID
One parent describes the facility as trustworthy with caring staff, while another reports dangerous driving behavior from van drivers, including aggressive maneuvering and hostility toward parents in the school pickup zone.
Lighthouse Preschool And Childcare Center LLC
1800 Garrett Way, Pocatello, ID
Lighthouse Preschool and Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing staff, comprehensive curriculum incorporating art and music, and strong focus on child development and safety. Parents report their children are excited to attend, learn significantly, and are well-prepared for kindergarten, with daily communication and photo updates provided through a parent app.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Pocatello, Idaho
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Pocatello, Idaho, making up 81% of the 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Pocatello have an average rating of 4.07 out of 5 across 10 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 118 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Pocatello, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Pocatello
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Parents consistently praise Tender Loving Care Child Care for its caring, knowledgeable staff, structured curriculum, and strong focus on child development and kindergarten readiness. The facility is noted for being clean, safe, well-maintained, and maintaining low staff turnover over 25+ years of operation. Children show measurable academic and social progress, with parents reporting high satisfaction and long-term loyalty to the center.
- Address
- 200 N 15th Ave, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 234-2294
Parents consistently praise A Place to Grow for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Owners Yolanda and Susanna are highlighted for their dedication to early childhood development, professional certifications, and genuine commitment to each child's well-being. Families appreciate the engaging activities, daily communication via app, and overall transformation they've seen in their children.
- Address
- 1250 Pershing Ave, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 241-3226
Parents consistently praise Karis Korner for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Children show developmental progress and enjoy attending daily. Multiple families have enrolled for several years, indicating strong satisfaction and retention.
- Address
- 253 W Halliday St, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 569-2258
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.
- Address
- 954 W Alameda Rd, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 238-3368
One parent describes the facility as trustworthy with caring staff, while another reports dangerous driving behavior from van drivers, including aggressive maneuvering and hostility toward parents in the school pickup zone.
- Address
- 203 Warren Ave, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 417-0537
Lighthouse Preschool and Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing staff, comprehensive curriculum incorporating art and music, and strong focus on child development and safety. Parents report their children are excited to attend, learn significantly, and are well-prepared for kindergarten, with daily communication and photo updates provided through a parent app.
- Address
- 1800 Garrett Way, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 232-2258
ASISU Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, cleanliness, affordability, and educational activities. However, some parents have raised serious safety concerns including inadequate management of aggressive behavior from other children and a lack of supervision during an injury incident.
- Address
- 921 S 8th, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 282-2769
Tiny Dreams receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Ivie's genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and communication with parents. Negative reviews report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, unsafe facility conditions, harsh discipline practices, staff rudeness, and inability to accommodate children with behavioral or trauma-related needs.
- Address
- 636 Pershing Ave, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 904-1548
A BEAUTIFUL CHILD in Pocatello has highly polarized reviews. Some long-term parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, engaging activities, and flexible management. However, multiple recent reviews report serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, unresponsive communication, confusing fee structures, and inappropriate discipline practices.
- Address
- 427 N 4th Ave, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 478-2050
- Address
- 240 E Maple St, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 417-1930
- Address
- 844 Mckinley Ave, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 232-0221
- Address
- 732 Washington Ave, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 241-2829
- Address
- 180 E Maple St, Pocatello, ID
- Phone
- (208) 530-6212
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
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