Effective 7/1/18
Child Care Licensing is administered through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. You must first apply for licensing through the state.
Child Care Center (> 25 children)
$325
Child Care Center (13 – 25 children)
$250
Child Care Group (7 – 12 children)
$100
Child Care Family (1 – 6 children)
$100
Child Care Inspection Fee
Applies to providers licensed by a city or county, not requiring state licensing.
$150
Professional Services (consultation/training) – $78/hour
Ada County
208-327-7499
Boise County
208-327-7499
Elmore County
208-587-9225
Valley County
208-634-7194
To file a complaint about a child care provider in Idaho, call 2-1-1 or 800-926-2588, email careline@dhw.idaho.gov or fax 208-334-5531.
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