Best Daycares in Meridian, ID — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Meridian's 67 daycares, 48 (72%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Idaho's statewide rate of 24%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 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 52 centers, 8 group child care homes, and 7 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Idaho's average of 40%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Meridian. 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 Meridian
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Meridian: 4.1 (Sample of 67).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Meridian: 3.5 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Meridian: 4.1 (Sample of 67).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Meridian?
- There are 67 licensed child care providers in Meridian.
- What percentage of Meridian daycares have high quality ratings?
- 72% of Meridian daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 24% statewide in Idaho.
- What types of childcare are available in Meridian?
- 52 center-based, 15 home-based providers operate in Meridian.
- How do Meridian daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Idaho?
- Meridian daycares average 3.5 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 67 Daycares in Meridian
- Ten Mile Academy
- The Goddard School - Meridian, Idaho
- The Knowledge Nook Pre-K
- The Learning Garden Children's Center
- The Learning World Preschool
- The Preschool and Kindergarten at Ten Mile Christian
- Treasure Valley Law Enforcement Childcare Center
- Treehouse Kids Academy - Meridian
- Trinity Learning Center
- Trumbull Enterprises II, LLC., DBA Primrose School of South Meridian