Idaho state guide

Childcare centers in Idaho

Idaho has 2,149 childcare centers and homes in its state licensing records, across 143 cities. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare handles licensing. This guide covers how to check a license, how subsidy works, and how to find a center in your city.

Data updated October 1, 2026 · Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (opens in a new tab) public records · How we compile this →

Largest cities for childcare in Idaho

Ranked by centers and homes on file. Each city page lists every center in that city.
  1. Boise419 centers and homes
  2. Nampa196 centers and homes
  3. Meridian153 centers and homes
  4. Caldwell136 centers and homes
  5. Idaho Falls123 centers and homes
  6. Twin Falls94 centers and homes
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  1. Coeur d'Alene63 centers and homes
  2. Pocatello61 centers and homes
  3. Post Falls59 centers and homes
  4. Lewiston53 centers and homes
  5. Kuna36 centers and homes
  6. Blackfoot31 centers and homes

Centers and homes listed per city, of 2,149 in Idaho.

All 143 Idaho cities

All 143 cities in Idaho, A to Z

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A · 6 cities

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B · 8 cities

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C · 11 cities

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D · 5 cities

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E · 3 cities

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F · 7 cities

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G · 8 cities

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H · 7 cities

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I · 4 cities

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J · 2 cities

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K · 8 cities

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L · 3 cities

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M · 14 cities

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N · 5 cities

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O · 5 cities

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P · 14 cities

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R · 8 cities

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S · 14 cities

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T · 3 cities

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V · 1 city

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W · 7 cities

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License types in Idaho

Idaho’s licensing records use these categories. Each listing shows which one applies.

  • Child Care Center

    869 listings

  • Group Child Care

    312 listings

How to check a daycare license in Idaho

Every licensed center in Idaho has a public record with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Here is how to read it.

  1. Search the state’s site

    Open Idaho Child Care Check (opens in a new tab) and look the center up by name and city. Confirm the license type and that its status is active.

  2. Read the inspection information

    Open the center’s record and read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts for it.

  3. Compare with Clear Day’s center page

    Our page shows the license type and capacity next to the hours and programs the center lists, so you can weigh the state’s record beside what the center offers.

Open Idaho Child Care Check (opens in a new tab)

Each Clear Day center page in Idaholinks to that center’s state record when the state publishes one, so step 3 starts one click from step 1.

Paying for childcare in Idaho

These programs help Idaho families pay for care. Which one fits depends on income, your child’s age and where you live.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Idaho

Answers use the numbers on this page, as of October 1, 2026.
How many childcare centers are in Idaho?

Idaho has 2,149 childcare centers and homes in the state licensing records Clear Day reads, across 143 cities. Boise has the most, with 419, followed by Nampa (196) and Meridian (153).

How do I check if a daycare is licensed in Idaho?

Look the center up in Idaho Child Care Check, the state's public license lookup. Confirm the license is active, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts for that center. Clear Day center pages link to the state's record for that center when the state publishes one.

Does Idaho help pay for childcare?

Yes. Idaho's child care subsidy program is Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).

What is Quality Achievers?

Quality Achievers is Idaho's quality rating program for child care. The ratings are the state's. Clear Day does not rate or review centers.

Where does this data come from?

Center records come from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare public records. Every share on the page names the number of centers it is counted over, and the methodology page explains how.

When was this data last updated?

The state records on this page were last imported October 1, 2026. Each center page shows its own record date. See the methodology for details.

How we compile the data →

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Other state guides

Idaho is one of 35 states in the directory: 173,052 centers and homes across 13,877 cities. Each state has its own guide with its own rules, agency and license lookup.

Where this data comes from

Center records come from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare public records. Every percentage on this page names the number of Idaho centers it is counted over. This page is a guide, not legal advice. Clear Day does not rate, rank or review centers.

Read the full methodology →

Last updated
October 1, 2026
Agency
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (opens in a new tab)

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare public records · Idaho license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →