Best Daycares in Rathdrum, ID — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Rathdrum's 12 daycares, 11 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Idaho's statewide rate of 24%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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 8 centers and 4 group 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 Rathdrum. 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 Rathdrum
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Rathdrum: 4.7 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Rathdrum: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Rathdrum: 4.7 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Rathdrum?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Rathdrum.
- What percentage of Rathdrum daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Rathdrum daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 24% statewide in Idaho.
- What types of childcare are available in Rathdrum?
- 8 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Rathdrum.
- How do Rathdrum daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Idaho?
- Rathdrum daycares average 5.0 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