Idaho Child Care Centers and Homes License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)
Quick answer
Education: Pediatric rescue breathing, infant-child CPR and first aid certifications from an instructor-led course; online courses are not accepted.
4 hours
Continuing education
each owner or operator of a facility licensed by the department must receive and ensure that each staff member receives and completes four hours of ongoing training every 12 months after the staff member’s date of hire.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
How to get a child care centers and homes license in Idaho
Application steps: Not verified yet. See the official instructions.
What are the Idaho child care centers and homes license requirements?
Insurance
Submit proof of liability and fire insurance and an approved fire safety inspection with the application.
Proof of liability and fire insurance and a copy of your approved Fire Safety Inspection must be submitted with the license application.Official source
Education
Pediatric rescue breathing, infant-child CPR and first aid certifications from an instructor-led course; online courses are not accepted.
Certifications in pediatric rescue breathing, infant-child CPR, and first aid treatment must be submitted with your license application. Certification needs to be completed through a course offered by a certified instructor. Online courses are not accepted.Official source
Licensing agency and application
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
What else should I know?
Agency guidance
State licensing applies when caring for seven or more children and receiving compensation for at least one; check exemptions and local ordinances on the official page.
Provide care for seven or more children ... Receive compensation for providing care for one or more of those childrenOfficial source
Agency guidance
State license fees: large centers (26 or more children), $325; small centers (13–25), $250; group facilities (7–12), $100; other, $100.
Large center with 26 or more children in attendance at any time | $325 ... Small center with 13-25 children in attendance at any time | $250 ... Group facility with 7-12 children in attendance at any time | $100 ... All other daycare facilities | $100Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
How do I renew my child care centers and homes license in Idaho?
Continuing education hours
4 hours
each owner or operator of a facility licensed by the department must receive and ensure that each staff member receives and completes four hours of ongoing training every 12 months after the staff member’s date of hire.Official source
Continuing education topics
Continuing education in child development relating to child care.
“Training” means continuing education in child development areas relating to child care.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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How do I look up a child care centers and homes license in Idaho?
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Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Official sources and verification (9)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Submit proof of liability and fire insurance and an approved fire safety inspection with the application.
Submit proof of liability and fire insurance and an approved fire safety inspection with the application.
Proof of liability and fire insurance and a copy of your approved Fire Safety Inspection must be submitted with the license application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pediatric rescue breathing, infant-child CPR and first aid certifications from an instructor-led course; online courses are not accepted.
Pediatric rescue breathing, infant-child CPR and first aid certifications from an instructor-led course; online courses are not accepted.
Certifications in pediatric rescue breathing, infant-child CPR, and first aid treatment must be submitted with your license application. Certification needs to be completed through a course offered by a certified instructor. Online courses are not accepted.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
State licensing applies when caring for seven or more children and receiving compensation for at least one; check exemptions and local ordinances on the official page.
State licensing applies when caring for seven or more children and receiving compensation for at least one; check exemptions and local ordinances on the official page.
Provide care for seven or more children ... Receive compensation for providing care for one or more of those childrenOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
State license fees: large centers (26 or more children), $325; small centers (13–25), $250; group facilities (7–12), $100; other, $100.
State license fees: large centers (26 or more children), $325; small centers (13–25), $250; group facilities (7–12), $100; other, $100.
Large center with 26 or more children in attendance at any time | $325 ... Small center with 13-25 children in attendance at any time | $250 ... Group facility with 7-12 children in attendance at any time | $100 ... All other daycare facilities | $100Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Department of Health and WelfareOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider
Becoming a Child Care ProviderOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider
Apply for a licenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
4 hours
4
each owner or operator of a facility licensed by the department must receive and ensure that each staff member receives and completes four hours of ongoing training every 12 months after the staff member’s date of hire.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education in child development relating to child care.
Continuing education in child development relating to child care.
“Training” means continuing education in child development areas relating to child care.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Not yet verified: license fee, required hours, exam, renewal — see the official agency.
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