Idaho childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Idaho — per DHW Child Care Licensing (IDAPA 16.06.02). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Idaho
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:6 | — |
| toddler | 1:9 | — |
| Preschool (3-5 years) | 1:13 | — |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:25 | — |
Per DHW Child Care Licensing (IDAPA 16.06.02). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Idaho required minimum 8 clock hours annual professional development
Renews every 12 months
Idaho Child Protection Central Registry check required
Renews every 60 months
Idaho State Police criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required
Renews every 60 months
Director qualifications per IDAPA 16.06.02.300 including education and experience requirements
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Food handler certification for staff preparing food
Renews every 36 months
Lead caregiver qualifications per IDAPA 16.06.02.300
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Idaho mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse
Renews every 24 months
Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment
Infant and child CPR certification required for all staff
Renews every 24 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers
Renews every 60 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | semi_annually | Yes |
| shelter_in_place | annually | Yes |
| evacuation | semi_annually | Yes |
Idaho DHW Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current DHW license posted conspicuously
- Certificate of occupancy available
- Fire inspection report current
- Health/sanitation inspection current
- Liability insurance documentation current
- Parent handbook available and current
- Child records complete and accessible
- Daily attendance records maintained
- Incident/accident reports documented
- DHW complaint procedures posted
- First aid kit stocked and accessible
- Emergency phone numbers posted
Run a Idaho program? Keep it compliant without the binder.
Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.
