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Licensed Daycare in Boise, Idaho

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Boise?

Statewide averages in Idaho run roughly $900/month for infants and $700/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Boise daycares?

All licensed Idaho centers must meet the state minimum: 1:6 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Boise typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Boise?

Idaho families can apply for Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) (intake: (208) 332-7212). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

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Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$900/mo

Idaho avg infant

1:6

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Boise

ChildCare Aware reports the Idaho average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Boise vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Idaho families may also qualify for Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) (intake: (208) 332-7212).

Full Idaho licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:6
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:12
Avg capacity: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

83704 13 83709 10 83702 9 83706 6 83705 5 83788 4 83703 4 83712 3

Program types in Boise

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

6 centers

Head Start Center

6 centers

Before & After School Care

All Boise licensed centers

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A Head Start

Active Kids Boise #29

Boise

2 years - 12 years Cap 108

A Licensed Center

Active Kids Twin Falls #17

Boise

Infants & Toddlers Cap 44

B Group Care

Boise Generations Daycare #27

Boise

School Age (5+) Cap 83

B Preschool

Boise KinderSmile #28

Boise

Preschool (2-5) Cap 82

B Licensed Center

Boise Little Angels #25

Boise

Infants & Toddlers Cap 88

B Licensed Center

Boise Little Stars Daycare #33

Boise

Infants & Toddlers Cap 23

B Before/After School

Boise Playhouse Academy #30

Boise

School Age (5+) Cap 74

B Family Daycare

Boise Rainbow Learning Center #34

Boise

School Age (5+) Cap 95

B Montessori

Boise Smart Start Academy #24

Boise

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 63

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Boise #26

Boise

School Age (5+) Cap 45

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Idaho Falls #20

Boise

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 112

E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Twin Falls #14

Boise

School Age (5+) Cap 28

I Before/After School

Idaho Falls Childcare Academy #26

Boise

School Age (5+) Cap 98

I Preschool

Idaho Falls Cloud Nine Kids #16

Boise

Preschool (2-5) Cap 45

I Licensed Center

Idaho Falls Generations Daycare #21

Boise

Infants & Toddlers Cap 80

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Boise, Idaho?

Our directory lists 36 licensed childcare centers in Boise, Idaho, sourced from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Boise?

Statewide averages in Idaho run roughly $900/month for infants and $700/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Boise daycares?

All licensed Idaho centers must meet the state minimum: 1:6 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Boise typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Boise?

Idaho families can apply for Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) (intake: (208) 332-7212). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Boise daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.