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Idaho Regulations
The state’s regulatory information listed below is verified as of November 1, 2011

Idaho has four different documents regulating health and safety in child care.
Effective Date
16.06.01 Rules Governing Family and Children's Services 5/8/2009
16.06.02 Rules Governing Standards for Child Care Licensing 4/7/2011
16.06.12 Rules Governing the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) 1/1/2010
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 visit http://www.211.idaho.gov/pdf/Cities%20DaycareLicensing%20.pdf for specific licensing rules

State Licensing Contact

IdahoSTARS
Daycare Licensing Program
1471 Shoreline Drive, Suite 202
Boise, ID 83702

Phone: (800) 926-2588
Web Page: http://www.211.idaho.gov/daycare/daycarelicensing.html


Links to other Idaho State Child Care Contacts
Healthy Child Care America
State Child Care and Development Fund
Child Care and Development fund Tribal Plan for 2012-2013
State Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
State Early Learning Guidelines:
Idaho Early Learning Standards (October 2008)