Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Idaho

Idaho is home to 233 state-licensed care providers spanning 38 counties and 77 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

77Cities

38Counties

233Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	182	View in Idaho
Family Child Care Homes	19	View in Idaho
Group Child Care Homes	51	View in Idaho
Preschools	32	View in Idaho
Head Start Programs	75	View in Idaho
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in Idaho

Boise, ID 51 providers Idaho Falls, ID 31 providers Caldwell, ID 23 providers Nampa, ID 23 providers Meridian, ID 19 providers Twin Falls, ID 16 providers Post Falls, ID 12 providers Lewiston, ID 10 providers Pocatello, ID 9 providers Coeur D'alene, ID 7 providers Sandpoint, ID 7 providers Blackfoot, ID 6 providers

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Choosing care in Idaho

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 Idaho, 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 providers does Idaho have?

According to current licensing data, Idaho has 233 licensed providers: 182 child care centers, 19 family child care homes, and 32 preschools.

How does Idaho score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Idaho has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Idaho have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Boise, Idaho Falls, Caldwell lead Idaho for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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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