Best Daycares in Coeur D'alene, ID — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Coeur D'alene's 40 daycares, 36 (90%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Idaho's statewide rate of 24%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Idaho averages of 3.6 on Process and 2.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 30 centers, 9 group child care homes, and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Idaho's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Coeur D'alene. 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 Coeur D'alene
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Coeur D'alene: 4.6 (Sample of 40).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Coeur D'alene: 3.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Coeur D'alene: 4.6 (Sample of 40).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Coeur D'alene?
- There are 40 licensed child care providers in Coeur D'alene.
- What percentage of Coeur D'alene daycares have high quality ratings?
- 90% of Coeur D'alene daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 24% statewide in Idaho.
- What types of childcare are available in Coeur D'alene?
- 30 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Coeur D'alene.
- How do Coeur D'alene daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Idaho?
- Coeur D'alene daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Idaho statewide average of 3.6.
- 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