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 groupRatioMax group size
Infants (0-12 months)1:6
toddler1:9
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

Annual Training (Idaho)

Idaho required minimum 8 clock hours annual professional development

Renews every 12 months

Child Protection Central Registry Check

Idaho Child Protection Central Registry check required

Renews every 60 months

Criminal Background Check (Idaho)

Idaho State Police criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required

Renews every 60 months

Director Qualifications (Idaho)

Director qualifications per IDAPA 16.06.02.300 including education and experience requirements

First Aid (Idaho)

Pediatric first aid certification required

Renews every 24 months

Food Handler Certification (Idaho)

Food handler certification for staff preparing food

Renews every 36 months

Lead Caregiver Qualifications (Idaho)

Lead caregiver qualifications per IDAPA 16.06.02.300

Mandated Reporter Training

California mandated reporter training for child abuse

Mandatory Reporter Training (Idaho)

Idaho mandatory reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse

Renews every 24 months

Orientation Training (Idaho)

Initial orientation training within first 90 days of employment

Pediatric CPR (Idaho)

Infant and child CPR certification required for all staff

Renews every 24 months

Safe Sleep Training (Idaho)

Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers

Renews every 60 months

Drill requirements

DrillFrequencyRequired
firesemi_annuallyYes
shelter_in_placeannuallyYes
evacuationsemi_annuallyYes

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

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Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.