Licensed Daycare in South Gate Plaza, Idaho
3 licensed daycares in South Gate Plaza, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Idaho licensing records.
South Gate Plaza listings updated August 2026 from official Idaho records.
Daycare in South Gate Plaza: what parents should know
South Gate Plaza has 3 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Family Daycare the most common type (about 67% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Idaho license at indexing time, sourced from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing.
About 67% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, South Gate Plaza providers are approved for approximately 133 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
South Gate Plaza childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in South Gate Plaza
ChildCare Aware reports the Idaho average full-time cost at $900/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in South Gate Plaza 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 overviewQuick 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
- 44 kids
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What to pack for the first day
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Largest licensed centers in South Gate Plaza
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
No openings near South Gate Plaza? Widen the search
Waitlists are normal in high-demand areas. Centers one ZIP code over often have space, and part-time or in-home options may open sooner — start by checking nearby ZIP codes.
Found a center in South Gate Plaza? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
All South Gate Plaza licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in South Gate Plaza
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programIdaho Child Care Program (ICCP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(208) 332-7212 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for South Gate Plaza, Idaho are compiled from official Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · August 2026 · methodology
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