Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Ada County

Ada County, Idaho is home to 64 state-licensed care providers across 6 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Boise, ID 51 providers Eagle, ID 2 providers Garden City, ID 3 providers Kuna, ID 4 providers Meridian, ID 19 providers Star, ID 3 providers

Child Care Centers in Ada County

42 providers in Ada County: Boise, Garden City, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Star

Child Care Center Angel Arms Daycare LLC Boise, ID 83713 Child Care Center Avimor Academy Garden City, ID 83714 Child Care Center Boise Kid Co Boise, ID 83713 Child Care Center Boise KinderCare Boise, ID 83704 Child Care Center Boise State University Children's Center Boise, ID 83706 Child Care Center Born to Succeed Early Care & Education Center Boise, ID 83713 Child Care Center Bright Meadow's Learning Academy Inc. Boise, ID 83704 Child Care Center Dreamland Educational Center Inc-Franklin Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Eagle Adventist Christian Center Eagle, ID 83616 Child Care Center Everbrook Academy Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Future Leaders Academy Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Giraffe Laugh in Kuna Kuna, ID 83634 Child Care Center Giraffe Laugh on Grand Boise, ID 83702 Child Care Center Happy Hearts Learning Center Boise, ID 83709 Child Care Center Hillside LLC Boise, ID 83703 Child Care Center Hygge Kinder House Boise, ID 83702 Child Care Center Kiddie Academy of Meridian Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center Kids Independent Day School (K.I,D.S) Kuna, ID 83634 Child Care Center Kidz Connection Montessori Boise, ID 83705 Child Care Center Learn and Grow LLC dba Apple Learning Center Boise, ID 83706 Child Care Center LITTLE MIRACLES Learning Center Star, ID 83669 Child Care Center Little Scholars Academy LLC Boise, ID 83706 Child Care Center Little Scholars Academy LLC West Boise, ID 83704 Child Care Center Little Tigers Daycare Boise, ID 83713 Child Care Center Montessori Academy Meridian Meridian, ID 83646 Child Care Center Mothers Choice LLC Boise, ID 83709 Child Care Center New Horizon Academy Meridian South Meridian, ID 83642 Child Care Center NEW HORIZON Boise Research Boise, ID 83713 Child Care Center New Horizon Child Care - Gekeler/East Boise, ID 83706 Child Care Center New Horizon Child Care - Meridian Meridian, ID 83642

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Family Child Care Homes in Ada County

9 providers in Ada County: Boise, Meridian

Group Child Care Homes in Ada County

15 providers in Ada County: Boise, Star, Meridian

Preschools in Ada County

13 providers in Ada County: Boise, Garden City, Eagle, Meridian, Kuna

Preschool A Childs Heart Learning Center & Nursery Boise, ID 83704 Preschool Giraffe Laugh Preschool Garden City Garden City, ID 83714 Preschool Katies Kids Preschool Eagle, ID 83616 Preschool Kids Are Special People/ Wesleyan Preschool& Kindergarten Boise, ID 83702 Preschool Leap Ahead Preschool - Weideman Boise, ID 83709 Preschool Mayra's Spanish Preschool and Daycare Boise, ID 83709 Preschool Natures Little Explorers Preschool Boise, ID 83709 Preschool Owl's Nest Daycare and Preschool Meridian, ID 83646 Preschool Puentes Spanish Preschool #2 Boise, ID 83705 Preschool River Preschool LLC Boise, ID 83714 Preschool Small Wonders Daycare & Preschool LLC - Avalon Kuna, ID 83634 Preschool Small Wonders Daycare & Preschool LLC - Hubbard Kuna, ID 83634 Preschool The Learning World Preschool Meridian, ID 83642

Head Start Programs in Ada County

3 providers in Ada County: Boise, Garden City, Meridian

Head Start Program Kindall Center Boise, ID 83705 Capacity 72 Head Start Program Lolly Wyatt Center Garden City, ID 83714 Capacity 71 Head Start Program Shelly Culver Center Meridian, ID 83642 Capacity 76

Choosing care in Ada County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Ada County, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Ada County have?

According to current licensing data, Ada County, Idaho has 64 licensed providers: 42 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 13 preschools.

Which cities in Ada County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian and others have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

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

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