{ "batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_01", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "Idaho law defines a daycare center as a facility providing daycare for compensation for 13 or more children.", "body": "Idaho law defines a daycare center as a facility providing daycare for compensation for 13 or more children.\n\nWhat Idaho Legislature actually says:\n\n“a place or facility providing daycare for compensation for thirteen (13) or more children”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH11/SECT39-1102", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Legislature", "evidence_quote": "a place or facility providing daycare for compensation for thirteen (13) or more children", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_02", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "Idaho law defines a group daycare facility as serving 7 to 12 children and a family daycare home as serving 6 or fewer children, which determines the care type you choose.", "body": "Idaho law defines a group daycare facility as serving 7 to 12 children and a family daycare home as serving 6 or fewer children, which determines the care type you choose.\n\nWhat Idaho Legislature actually says:\n\n“a home, place, or facility providing daycare for six (6) or fewer children”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH11/SECT39-1102", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Legislature", "evidence_quote": "a home, place, or facility providing daycare for six (6) or fewer children", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_03", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "Filing a Certificate of Organization to form a Limited Liability Company with the Idaho Secretary of State costs $100.00.", "body": "Filing a Certificate of Organization to form a Limited Liability Company with the Idaho Secretary of State costs $100.00.\n\nWhat Idaho Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“Certificate of Organization Limited Liability Company | $100.00”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://sos.idaho.gov/corp/llc_form.html", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Secretary of State", "evidence_quote": "Certificate of Organization Limited Liability Company | $100.00", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_04", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS is free and issued immediately online.", "body": "Applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS is free and issued immediately online.\n\nWhat Internal Revenue Service actually says:\n\n“You never have to pay a fee for an EIN.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Internal Revenue Service", "evidence_quote": "You never have to pay a fee for an EIN.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_05", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "A state child care license is required in Idaho when you provide care for seven or more children and receive compensation for one or more of them.", "body": "A state child care license is required in Idaho when you provide care for seven or more children and receive compensation for one or more of them.\n\nWhat Idaho Department of Health and Welfare actually says:\n\n“Provide care for seven or more children”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare", "evidence_quote": "Provide care for seven or more children", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_06", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "The Idaho state child care license fee is $325 for a large center (26+ children), $250 for a small center (13-25), $100 for a group facility (7-12), and $100 for all other daycare facilities.", "body": "The Idaho state child care license fee is $325 for a large center (26+ children), $250 for a small center (13-25), $100 for a group facility (7-12), and $100 for all other daycare facilities.\n\nWhat Idaho Department of Health and Welfare actually says:\n\n“Large center with 26 or more children in attendance at any time | $325”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare", "evidence_quote": "Large center with 26 or more children in attendance at any time | $325", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_07", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "IdahoSTARS processes all state child care licensing applications, and applicants apply through it.", "body": "IdahoSTARS processes all state child care licensing applications, and applicants apply through it.\n\nWhat Idaho Department of Health and Welfare actually says:\n\n“IdahoSTARS processes all state licensing applications for child care”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare", "evidence_quote": "IdahoSTARS processes all state licensing applications for child care", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_08", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "A daycare license applicant in Idaho must be at least 18 years old and submit an application on forms provided by the department.", "body": "A daycare license applicant in Idaho must be at least 18 years old and submit an application on forms provided by the department.\n\nWhat Idaho Legislature actually says:\n\n“A person who wishes to operate a daycare facility shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH11/SECT39-1104", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Legislature", "evidence_quote": "A person who wishes to operate a daycare facility shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_09", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "A daycare license application in Idaho is abandoned and must be restarted if the applicant fails to complete the process within six months.", "body": "A daycare license application in Idaho is abandoned and must be restarted if the applicant fails to complete the process within six months.\n\nWhat Idaho Legislature actually says:\n\n“If an applicant fails to complete the application process within six (6) months”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH11/SECT39-1104", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Legislature", "evidence_quote": "If an applicant fails to complete the application process within six (6) months", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_10", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "Idaho requires a fire inspection certificate of the proposed daycare, conducted by a fire department or fire district official, before licensing.", "body": "Idaho requires a fire inspection certificate of the proposed daycare, conducted by a fire department or fire district official, before licensing.\n\nWhat Idaho Legislature actually says:\n\n“a certificate of a fire inspection of the proposed center, conducted by a fire department or fire district official”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH11/SECT39-1104", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Legislature", "evidence_quote": "a certificate of a fire inspection of the proposed center, conducted by a fire department or fire district official", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_11", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "Idaho requires a health and safety inspection of the proposed daycare facility by a qualified inspector designated by the department before licensing.", "body": "Idaho requires a health and safety inspection of the proposed daycare facility by a qualified inspector designated by the department before licensing.\n\nWhat Idaho Legislature actually says:\n\n“a health and safety inspection of the proposed facility conducted by a qualified inspector as designated by the department”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH11/SECT39-1104", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Legislature", "evidence_quote": "a health and safety inspection of the proposed facility conducted by a qualified inspector as designated by the department", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_12", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "Daycare owners, operators and employees in Idaho must complete and pass a criminal history and background check.", "body": "Daycare owners, operators and employees in Idaho must complete and pass a criminal history and background check.\n\nWhat Idaho Legislature actually says:\n\n“shall complete and pass a criminal history and background check in conformance with chapter 25[27], title 56, Idaho Code”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH11/SECT39-1105", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Legislature", "evidence_quote": "shall complete and pass a criminal history and background check in conformance with chapter 25[27], title 56, Idaho Code", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_13", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "The Idaho license application requires proof of liability and fire insurance along with an approved Fire Safety Inspection.", "body": "The Idaho license application requires proof of liability and fire insurance along with an approved Fire Safety Inspection.\n\nWhat Idaho Department of Health and Welfare actually says:\n\n“Proof of liability and fire insurance and a copy of your approved Fire Safety Inspection”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare", "evidence_quote": "Proof of liability and fire insurance and a copy of your approved Fire Safety Inspection", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_14", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "As of July 1, 2025, the City of Boise no longer licenses childcare workers or facilities; the state handles licensing under HB 243.", "body": "As of July 1, 2025, the City of Boise no longer licenses childcare workers or facilities; the state handles licensing under HB 243.\n\nWhat City of Boise actually says:\n\n“the city will no longer be allowed to license childcare workers or facilities starting 7/1/25.”", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/city-clerk/childcare-services-updates/", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "City of Boise", "evidence_quote": "the city will no longer be allowed to license childcare workers or facilities starting 7/1/25.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_15", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "In Boise, home childcare for 7 to 12 children requires a zoning compliance review for a home occupation, and childcare for more than 12 children requires a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Division.", "body": "In Boise, home childcare for 7 to 12 children requires a zoning compliance review for a home occupation, and childcare for more than 12 children requires a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Division.\n\nWhat City of Boise actually says:\n\n“Childcare for more than 12 children: A Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Division is required.”", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/city-clerk/childcare-services-updates/", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "City of Boise", "evidence_quote": "Childcare for more than 12 children: A Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Division is required.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_16", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "In Boise, a fire inspection request requires an application and inspection fee of $80.00, with 7-10 business days to complete the inspection.", "body": "In Boise, a fire inspection request requires an application and inspection fee of $80.00, with 7-10 business days to complete the inspection.\n\nWhat City of Boise actually says:\n\n“Fire inspection requests will now require an application and inspection fee of $80.00.”", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/city-clerk/childcare-services-updates/", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "City of Boise", "evidence_quote": "Fire inspection requests will now require an application and inspection fee of $80.00.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r7901_idaho_daycare_owner_how_to_start_idaho_daycare_how_to_start_17", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "summary": "Central District Health conducts child care facility inspections, with most facilities receiving one unannounced inspection each year.", "body": "Central District Health conducts child care facility inspections, with most facilities receiving one unannounced inspection each year.\n\nWhat Central District Health actually says:\n\n“Most child care facilities receive one unannounced inspection each year.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://cdh.idaho.gov/licenses-permits-inspections/child-care-facilities", "last_verified": "2026-10-15", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Central District Health", "evidence_quote": "Most child care facilities receive one unannounced inspection each year.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "7901-idaho-daycare-owner-how-to-start", "subject": "Daycare Owner Idaho", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-id" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }