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  "batch": "7909-idaho-daycare-owner-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r7909_idaho_daycare_owner_platforms_idahostars_homepage",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Main state portal for childcare providers and families",
      "summary": "IdahoSTARS is the leading expert and referral source for child care in Idaho, providing comprehensive services including licensing applications, childcare program financial assistance, and provider resources.",
      "body": "IdahoSTARS is the leading expert and referral source for child care in Idaho, providing comprehensive services including licensing applications, childcare program financial assistance, and provider resources.\n\nWhat Idaho Department of Health and Welfare actually says:\n\n“IdahoSTARS knows Quality Child Care Matters\n\nWe work with child care providers to improve the quality of child care in Idaho. We work with families to recognize and find quality child care. To learn more about what we do and who we are visit About Us\n\n\nIdahoSTARS is the leading expert and referral source for child care in Idaho.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://idahostars.org/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare",
      "evidence_quote": "IdahoSTARS knows Quality Child Care Matters\n\nWe work with child care providers to improve the quality of child care in Idaho. We work with families to recognize and find quality child care. To learn more about what we do and who we are visit About Us\n\n\nIdahoSTARS is the leading expert and referral source for child care in Idaho.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7909-idaho-daycare-owner-platforms",
      "subject": "IdahoSTARS (Idaho State Childcare System)",
      "topic": "main state portal for childcare providers and families",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Idaho",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-id"
        ],
        "platform": "idahostars",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7909_idaho_daycare_owner_platforms_totready_idaho_licensing_fees",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Idaho state licensing fee caps for childcare facilities",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Idaho law caps childcare license fees at $100 for family/group facilities, $250 for centers with 13-25 children, and $325 for centers with more than 25 children, plus actual background check fees, with no additional fees charged per license period (Idaho Code 39-1107(1)).",
      "body": "Idaho law caps childcare license fees at $100 for family/group facilities, $250 for centers with 13-25 children, and $325 for centers with more than 25 children, plus actual background check fees, with no additional fees charged per license period (Idaho Code 39-1107(1)).\n\nWhat TotReady actually says:\n\n“Idaho's total daycare license fee shall not exceed $100 for all other daycare facilities (family/group), $250 for a daycare center with thirteen (13) to twenty-five (25) children, and $325 for a daycare center with more than twenty-five (25) children, plus criminal history background-check fees at actual cost; no other fees shall be charged per license period (Idaho Code 39-1107(1)).\n\nIdaho Licensing Fees: The SpecificsIdaho's total daycare license fee shall not exceed $100 for all other daycare facilities (family/group), $250 for a daycare center with thirteen (13) to twenty-five (25) children, and $325 for a daycare center with more than twenty-five (25) children, plus criminal history background-check fees at actual cost25no other fees shall be charged per license period (Idaho Code 39-1107(1)).”",
      "source_type": "research",
      "source_link": "https://totready.com/states/idaho/fees",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "B",
      "source_publisher": "TotReady",
      "evidence_quote": "Idaho's total daycare license fee shall not exceed $100 for all other daycare facilities (family/group), $250 for a daycare center with thirteen (13) to twenty-five (25) children, and $325 for a daycare center with more than twenty-five (25) children, plus criminal history background-check fees at actual cost; no other fees shall be charged per license period (Idaho Code 39-1107(1)).\n\nIdaho Licensing Fees: The SpecificsIdaho's total daycare license fee shall not exceed $100 for all other daycare facilities (family/group), $250 for a daycare center with thirteen (13) to twenty-five (25) children, and $325 for a daycare center with more than twenty-five (25) children, plus criminal history background-check fees at actual cost25no other fees shall be charged per license period (Idaho Code 39-1107(1)).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7909-idaho-daycare-owner-platforms",
      "subject": "TotReady Idaho Childcare Licensing Fees",
      "topic": "Idaho state licensing fee caps for childcare facilities",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Idaho",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-id"
        ],
        "platform": "totready",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7909_idaho_daycare_owner_platforms_procare_idaho_pricing",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Comprehensive childcare business management platform pricing",
      "summary": "Procare offers child care management software at $25/month for home-based providers, featuring financial management, attendance tracking, staff management, family registration, and compliance tools for childcare centers.",
      "body": "Procare offers child care management software at $25/month for home-based providers, featuring financial management, attendance tracking, staff management, family registration, and compliance tools for childcare centers.\n\nWhat Procare actually says:\n\n“We understand that smaller centers and in-home daycare providers are operating on a tight budget, and that is why we provide all these features for the affordable price of just $25 per month. Let us handle the business of child care so you can get back to caring for your children.\n\nChild Care Management Software\nAt Procare Solutions, our mission is to ease the burdens you face running a child care business. We are the proven leader in the business of child care software and we understand your challenges.\n\nFinancial Management\nTaking care of children is your passion. And taking care of the financial tasks related to running your business can be a headache. Tracking expenses, sending invoices, receiving payments, reconciling bank statements, managing sibling and family discounts, logging overtime and late pick-up fees, chasing down late payments, splitting parent fees and managing subsidy payments are just a few of the financial duties that are critical to maintaining the health of your business. Procare has a robust set of accounting capabilities that ease the burdens of managing these financial details.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.procaresoftware.com/child-care-management-software",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Procare",
      "evidence_quote": "We understand that smaller centers and in-home daycare providers are operating on a tight budget, and that is why we provide all these features for the affordable price of just $25 per month. Let us handle the business of child care so you can get back to caring for your children.\n\nChild Care Management Software\nAt Procare Solutions, our mission is to ease the burdens you face running a child care business. We are the proven leader in the business of child care software and we understand your challenges.\n\nFinancial Management\nTaking care of children is your passion. And taking care of the financial tasks related to running your business can be a headache. Tracking expenses, sending invoices, receiving payments, reconciling bank statements, managing sibling and family discounts, logging overtime and late pick-up fees, chasing down late payments, splitting parent fees and managing subsidy payments are just a few of the financial duties that are critical to maintaining the health of your business. Procare has a robust set of accounting capabilities that ease the burdens of managing these financial details.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7909-idaho-daycare-owner-platforms",
      "subject": "Procare Childcare Management Software",
      "topic": "comprehensive childcare business management platform pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Idaho",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-id"
        ],
        "platform": "procare",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing",
          "craft.posting",
          "craft.studio"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7909_idaho_daycare_owner_platforms_winnie_idaho",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Childcare search and directory platform",
      "summary": "Winnie provides a childcare directory and search platform for Idaho families, offering access to licensed providers with features including quality & safety transparency, detailed provider information, up-to-date enrollment data, and mobile app access.",
      "body": "Winnie provides a childcare directory and search platform for Idaho families, offering access to licensed providers with features including quality & safety transparency, detailed provider information, up-to-date enrollment data, and mobile app access.\n\nWhat Winnie actually says:\n\n“Find daycare, preschool, and school-age care.\nHigh-quality, trusted providers nearby.\nQuality & safety transparency.\nSee the current licensing status for every child care provider.\n\nDeep insights on every provider.\nCompare programs with detailed information, parent reviews & photos.\nUp-to-date enrollment information.\nFilter your child care search to show programs with openings now.\n\nWinnie provides a childcare directory and search platform for Idaho families.”",
      "source_type": "research",
      "source_link": "https://www.winnie.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "B",
      "source_publisher": "Winnie",
      "evidence_quote": "Find daycare, preschool, and school-age care.\nHigh-quality, trusted providers nearby.\nQuality & safety transparency.\nSee the current licensing status for every child care provider.\n\nDeep insights on every provider.\nCompare programs with detailed information, parent reviews & photos.\nUp-to-date enrollment information.\nFilter your child care search to show programs with openings now.\n\nWinnie provides a childcare directory and search platform for Idaho families.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "7909-idaho-daycare-owner-platforms",
      "subject": "Winnie Childcare Directory",
      "topic": "childcare search and directory platform",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Idaho",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us-id"
        ],
        "platform": "winnie",
        "topic": [
          "access.geo",
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7909_idaho_daycare_owner_platforms_idahostars_becoming_provider",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] IdahoSTARS Becoming a Child Care Provider Guide: official Idaho licensing requirements and application process",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Idaho requires childcare providers to obtain a license if providing care for seven or more children and receiving compensation, with detailed licensing requirements including background checks, pediatric CPR certification, facility health and safety inspections, and participation in the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).",
      "body": "Idaho requires childcare providers to obtain a license if providing care for seven or more children and receiving compensation, with detailed licensing requirements including background checks, pediatric CPR certification, facility health and safety inspections, and participation in the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).\n\nWhat Idaho Department of Health and Welfare actually says:\n\n“Becoming a Child Care Provider\n\nFamilies who select licensed child care programs are assured:\n\nfire, safety and health inspections have been passed\nadults in child care facilities have successfully completed background checks\nchildren enrolled meet vaccination requirements\nemployees receive annual training about health, safety, and quality in child care.\n\nNeed a license\n\nYou will need to get a license if you:\n\nprovide care for seven or more children, and\nreceive compensation for providing care for one or more of those children.\n\nLicensing requirements\n\nFingerprint background checks \nYou, your staff, and any household members over the age of 13 must have a cleared\\nbackground check.\n\nIf you are required to get an Idaho State Day Care License, or if you are legally exempt from licensure, you will need to get a Cleared Enhanced Background Check. To do this, visit the Background Check Unit (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/bcu) and follow all the directions provided.\n\nPediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certifications\nAll providers, owners, and staff who provide direct care to children must have current certification in pediatric rescue breathing (CPR) and pediatric first aid from a certified instructor.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare",
      "evidence_quote": "Becoming a Child Care Provider\n\nFamilies who select licensed child care programs are assured:\n\nfire, safety and health inspections have been passed\nadults in child care facilities have successfully completed background checks\nchildren enrolled meet vaccination requirements\nemployees receive annual training about health, safety, and quality in child care.\n\nNeed a license\n\nYou will need to get a license if you:\n\nprovide care for seven or more children, and\nreceive compensation for providing care for one or more of those children.\n\nLicensing requirements\n\nFingerprint background checks \nYou, your staff, and any household members over the age of 13 must have a cleared\\nbackground check.\n\nIf you are required to get an Idaho State Day Care License, or if you are legally exempt from licensure, you will need to get a Cleared Enhanced Background Check. To do this, visit the Background Check Unit (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/bcu) and follow all the directions provided.\n\nPediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certifications\nAll providers, owners, and staff who provide direct care to children must have current certification in pediatric rescue breathing (CPR) and pediatric first aid from a certified instructor.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7909-idaho-daycare-owner-platforms",
      "subject": "IdahoSTARS Becoming a Child Care Provider Guide",
      "topic": "official Idaho licensing requirements and application process",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Idaho",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-id"
        ],
        "platform": "idahostars",
        "topic": [
          "access.id",
          "safety.legal",
          "safety.harm"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7909_idaho_daycare_owner_platforms_idahostars_childcare_licensing",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Idaho childcare licensing process and requirements",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] IdahoSTARS processes all state licensing applications for child care and provides comprehensive licensing information including exemptions, facility requirements, and compliance procedures for childcare providers.",
      "body": "IdahoSTARS processes all state licensing applications for child care and provides comprehensive licensing information including exemptions, facility requirements, and compliance procedures for childcare providers.\n\nWhat Idaho Department of Health and Welfare actually says:\n\n“State of Idaho Daycare Licensing\n\nFamilies who select licensed child care programs are assured:\n\nfire, safety and health inspections have been passed\nadults in child care facilities have successfully completed background checks\nchildren enrolled meet vaccination requirements\nemployees receive annual training about health, safety, and quality in child care.\n\nNeed a license\n\nYou will need to get a license if you:\n\nprovide care for seven or more children, and\nreceive compensation for providing care for one or more of those children.\n\nLicensing requirements\n\nFingerprint background checks \nYou, your staff, and any household members over the age of 13 must have a cleared\\nbackground check.\n\nIf you are required to get an Idaho State Day Care License, or if you are legally exempt from licensure, you will need to get a Cleared Enhanced Background Check. To do this, visit the Background Check Unit (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/bcu) and follow all the directions provided.\n\nPediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certifications\nAll providers, owners, and staff who provide direct care to children must have current certification in pediatric rescue breathing (CPR) and pediatric first aid from a certified instructor.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://idahostars.org/Child-Care-Providers/Child-Care-Licensing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare",
      "evidence_quote": "State of Idaho Daycare Licensing\n\nFamilies who select licensed child care programs are assured:\n\nfire, safety and health inspections have been passed\nadults in child care facilities have successfully completed background checks\nchildren enrolled meet vaccination requirements\nemployees receive annual training about health, safety, and quality in child care.\n\nNeed a license\n\nYou will need to get a license if you:\n\nprovide care for seven or more children, and\nreceive compensation for providing care for one or more of those children.\n\nLicensing requirements\n\nFingerprint background checks \nYou, your staff, and any household members over the age of 13 must have a cleared\\nbackground check.\n\nIf you are required to get an Idaho State Day Care License, or if you are legally exempt from licensure, you will need to get a Cleared Enhanced Background Check. To do this, visit the Background Check Unit (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/bcu) and follow all the directions provided.\n\nPediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certifications\nAll providers, owners, and staff who provide direct care to children must have current certification in pediatric rescue breathing (CPR) and pediatric first aid from a certified instructor.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7909-idaho-daycare-owner-platforms",
      "subject": "IdahoSTARS Child Care Licensing Information",
      "topic": "Idaho childcare licensing process and requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Idaho",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us-id"
        ],
        "platform": "idahostars",
        "topic": [
          "access.id",
          "safety.legal",
          "safety.harm"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
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          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
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        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r7909_idaho_daycare_owner_platforms_idaho_cccp_financial_assistance",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Idaho state financial assistance program for families",
      "summary": "The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low-income families cover child care costs, with eligibility for families earning up to ~85% of state median income, and application available at the same time as state licensing.",
      "body": "The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low-income families cover child care costs, with eligibility for families earning up to ~85% of state median income, and application available at the same time as state licensing.\n\nWhat Idaho Department of Health and Welfare actually says:\n\n“Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP)\n\nThe Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low income families cover child care costs. Licensing and ICCP share many of the same requirements. You can apply for ICCP at the same time you apply for state licensing.\n\nIdahoSTARS processes all state licensing applications for child care (daycare) and is here to answer your questions.\n\nIf you need more information, visit Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Licensing, or call 2-1-1. Ask to speak to IdahoSTARS Customer Support. Alternatively, email us at customersupport@idahostars.org.\n\nFrom multiple sources, the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low-income families cover child care costs. Contact information:\nPhone: (208) 332-7212\nIt's designed to assist families earning up to ~85% of state median income\nYou can apply for ICCP at the same time you apply for state licensing”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/idaho-child-care-program",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-14",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Idaho Department of Health and Welfare",
      "evidence_quote": "Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP)\n\nThe Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low income families cover child care costs. Licensing and ICCP share many of the same requirements. You can apply for ICCP at the same time you apply for state licensing.\n\nIdahoSTARS processes all state licensing applications for child care (daycare) and is here to answer your questions.\n\nIf you need more information, visit Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Licensing, or call 2-1-1. Ask to speak to IdahoSTARS Customer Support. Alternatively, email us at customersupport@idahostars.org.\n\nFrom multiple sources, the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low-income families cover child care costs. Contact information:\nPhone: (208) 332-7212\nIt's designed to assist families earning up to ~85% of state median income\nYou can apply for ICCP at the same time you apply for state licensing",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "7909-idaho-daycare-owner-platforms",
      "subject": "Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP)",
      "topic": "Idaho state financial assistance program for families",
      "applies_to_country": "us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Idaho",
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "idahochildcareprogram",
        "topic": [
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          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}