
Browse 390 child daycare & preschools 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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Parents consistently praise Fireflies Day School for its warm, nurturing staff who provide individualized, play-based learning in a small, home-like environment. Children are reported to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically through creative activities, outdoor play, and nature-based learning. Parents express high satisfaction and trust in the facility's care and educational approach.
Greenleaf Friends Academy is a classical Christian school with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the strong faith-based education, supportive community, caring teachers, and overall student development. The school maintains a 110+ year legacy and offers both academic rigor and extracurricular opportunities.
Teaching World receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the professional and caring staff, strong communication through the Brightwheel app, structured curriculum, and flexible scheduling options.
Teaching World receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight excellent communication, structured curriculum, caring staff, and flexible scheduling. Multiple families have enrolled their children from infancy through kindergarten and report strong educational outcomes and positive experiences.
Precious Hands Academy receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff, smooth transitions, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, confident, and making developmental progress across multiple age groups. The facility is noted for good communication, cleanliness, and support with developmental milestones like potty training.
Jazzy's Early Learning Center in Twin Falls receives universal praise from parents who describe it as the best childcare facility in the area. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional, caring staff and director Cindy who are invested in children's development, learning, and well-being. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong emotional attachments, with children eager to attend daily.
The Owls Nest Daycare & Preschool in Meridian receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's caring staff, engaging activities, and structured environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, thriving, and eager to attend, with many comparing it favorably to other local daycares.
Little Leggs Daycare receives universal praise from parents for exceptional staff care, developmental progress in children, and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight the staff's compassion, attentiveness, and ability to meet individual child needs, with many noting significant developmental gains in speech, social skills, and independence. Families express strong loyalty and trust in the facility.
Little People Learning Center in Caldwell, Idaho receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the caring staff, individualized attention to each child's needs, and strong communication from owner Jodi. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and eager to attend daily.
Syringa Family Partnership is highly regarded for its specialized support of children with special needs, particularly autism. Parents praise the knowledgeable, caring staff and owner Colleen for providing thoughtful, consistent care and genuine partnership with families. One parent reported a scheduling conflict and felt treated unfairly compared to other families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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