Free Insider Secrets on
How to Start a Day Care!
* Name:  
* Email:  
* Required  
Day care Hotline HomeDaycare Success ProductsCustomer Reviews and TestimonialsMeet Kris Murray - About UsBlogDay Care ForumDay Care News and ArticlesDay Care FAQ

Daycare License Requirements for Idaho

Worker requirements

Four (4) hours annual training.

 

Provider / Child Ratio

Age Range

Ratio For Daycare Centers

All ages

1:12

   

Age Range

Ratio For Family Child Care

All ages

1:6

 

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
Bureau of Family & Community Services
450 W. State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Hotline: (2-1-1 Idaho CareLine) Dial 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588; (TDD) 208-332-7205
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 (within state) or 800-926-2588 (nationwide)
Fax: 208-334-5531
Web site: http://www2.state.id.us/dhw/ecic/CC/Child_Ca.htm
E-mail: careline@idhw.state.id.us

 

Basic childcare licensing

http://www3.state.id.us/idstat/TOC/39011KTOC.html

 

Type of Child Care License

Idaho Requirements for All Licenses

Approximate Cost

Child Care Home
(1-6 Children)

Criminal History Check

Health Inspection

Fire Inspection

$45.00/one time fee per individual

$35.00/year

$20.00/year

Group Child Care Center
(7-12 children)

Criminal History Check

Health Inspection

Fire Inspection

$45.00/one time fee per individual

$35.00/year

$20.00/year

Basic Child Care Facility
(13 or more children)

Criminal History Check

Health Inspection

Fire Inspection

$45.00/one time fee per individual

$35.00/year

$20.00/year

Optional License:
Certified Group Child Care Facility

Criminal History Check

Fire Inspection

$45.00/one time fee per individual

$20.00/year

 

Fire safety standards within the Idaho law require a staff-to-child ratio of:

1 : 6

for children 18 months or younger

1:12

for children from 18 months to five years of age

1:18

for children five years of age and older

 

Learn more about How To Start A Daycare

Products

Learn more about the Daycare Success System!

Free Resources For Providers

Get access to free reports and our
informative weekly e-zine!

Just For Parents

Learn more about our free resources just for parents!

Day care starter kits More Day care FAQ Become a listed childcare provider
 

 
* 60-DAY 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE *

Daycare Systems LLC DBA Daycare Hotline
P.O. Box 1493 | Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: (877) 254-4619
information@daycarehotline.com
Copyright © Daycare Hotline
 
Website Design by jhWebWorks