Some of the Best Daycares in Boise, ID
Of Boise's 14 daycares, 9 (64%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Idaho's statewide rate of 2%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Idaho averages of 3.4 on Process and 2.0 on Structural.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Boise. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Idaho methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Boise
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Boise: 3.3 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Boise: 4.3 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Boise: 2.0 (Sample of 14).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Boise
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Boise?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Boise.
- What percentage of Boise daycares have high quality ratings?
- 64% of Boise daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 2% statewide in Idaho.
- What types of childcare are available in Boise?
- providers operate in Boise.
- How do Boise daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Idaho?
- Boise daycares average 4.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Idaho statewide average of 3.4.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Idaho?
- Idaho offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Idaho