Best Daycares in Idaho Falls, ID — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Idaho Falls's 57 daycares, 17 (30%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Idaho's statewide rate of 24%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.5 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 39 centers, 17 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 Idaho Falls. 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 Idaho Falls
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Idaho Falls: 3.5 (Sample of 57).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Idaho Falls: 3.3 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Idaho Falls: 3.5 (Sample of 57).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Idaho Falls?
- There are 57 licensed child care providers in Idaho Falls.
- What percentage of Idaho Falls daycares have high quality ratings?
- 30% of Idaho Falls daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 24% statewide in Idaho.
- What types of childcare are available in Idaho Falls?
- 39 center-based, 18 home-based providers operate in Idaho Falls.
- How do Idaho Falls daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Idaho?
- Idaho Falls daycares average 3.3 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
All 57 Daycares in Idaho Falls
- Lala's Childcare and Preschool LLC
- Laura Mygatts Daycare
- Leisas Daycare
- Lighthouse Learning Center LLC
- Little Bubbles Childcare
- Little People's Academy #1
- Little People's Academy #3
- Little People's Academy #4
- Little People's Academy #5
- Little People's Academy #7
- Little Stars LLC
- Little Wonders Preschool
- Lots Of Laughs Preschool and Childcare