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Idaho Regulations
The regulations listed below are current as of November 12, 2008

Idaho has four different documents regulating health and safety in child care.
Effective Date
16.06.01 Rules Governing Family and Children's Services 4/2/2008
16.06.02 Rules Governing Standards for Child Care Licensing 3/30/2007
16.06.12 Rules Governing the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) 5/1/2008
16.02.11 Immunization Requirements for Children Attending Licensed Day Care Facilities in Idaho 4/6/2005

Please note: Some cities in Idaho have additional regulations. Please check with your city government for more information.

State Licensing Contact

Department of Health & Welfare
Bureau of Family and Children Services
5th Floor,
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036

Phone: (800) 926-2588 (Contact the following cities for their specific licensing rules: Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Malta, Pocatello)
Web Page: http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/rules/idapa16/16index.htm


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