Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Meridian, ID

Meridian, Idaho is served by 16 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Meridian	Providers
Child Care Centers	10	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	4	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Preschools	2	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Meridian

10 licensed child care centerss are listed in Meridian. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Dreamland Educational Center Inc-Franklin Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Everbrook Academy Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Future Leaders Academy Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Kiddie Academy of Meridian Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Montessori Academy Meridian Meridian, ID 83646 Child Care Center New Horizon Academy Meridian South Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center New Horizon Child Care - Meridian Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Precious Hands Academy #3 Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Raisin Angels Meridian, ID 83646 Child Care Center Raisin Angels LLC Meridian, ID 83642

Family Child Care Homes in Meridian

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Meridian. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Joy Child Care Meridian, ID 83646 Family Child Care Home Little Friends In-Home Childcare Meridian, ID 83646 Family Child Care Home Little Steps Day Care Meridian, ID 83646 Family Child Care Home Nicole Sanchez Child Care Meridian, ID 83646

Group Child Care Homes in Meridian

2 licensed group child care homess are listed in Meridian. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Group Child Care Home Elizabeth Child Care Meridian, ID 83642 Group Child Care Home Grace Child Care Meridian, ID 83646

Preschools in Meridian

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Meridian. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Owl's Nest Daycare and Preschool Meridian, ID 83646 Preschool The Learning World Preschool Meridian, ID 83642

Head Start Programs in Meridian

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Meridian. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Shelly Culver Center Meridian, ID 83642 Capacity 76

ZIP codes in Meridian

ZIP 83642Care providers ZIP 83646Care providers

How to pick care in Meridian

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Meridian, ID, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Meridian, ID have?

Based on current licensing data, Meridian is home to 16 state-licensed providers: 10 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.

How do Meridian facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Meridian to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Meridian licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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