Idaho Child Care Grants, Programs and Services
Whether you are looking to start a child care program in Idaho or are a seasoned owner, there are many resources available to help fund your programs. Each state has a primary agency or organization responsible for subsidizing child care programs. They partner with local child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies and shared services organizations to raise awareness of grant opportunities and support the distribution of funding. They also provide additional programs and services to help you run your business.
Idaho Child Care Grants, Programs and Services
Primary State Agency (Child Care Development Fund)
This primary agency oversees early care and education programs and services in Idaho, and is responsible for subsidizing child care programs through federal and state grants. Visit the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R Agency)
Child Care Resource & Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) are another great resource for assisting child care providers with available grants and funding and other resources. Find your local CCR&R.
Shared Services Organization
The community of ECE leaders working to provide services to support sustainable child care programs is growing all the time. Reach out to your local organizations (Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children) to learn more about their services.
Champions of Mixed Delivery Monthly Call
The Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) and National Child Care Association (NCCA) and are partnering to offer Champions of Mixed Delivery, a series of monthly check-in calls to share and receive updates about key proposals, coordinate messaging and talking points and share resources for advocacy. View dates and register for a call here.
Idaho Child Care Licensing Requirements
Learn more about Idaho early learning standards: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Learn more about child care licensing requirements in Idaho: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Idaho Early Childhood Education Quality Ratings, Curriculum and Assessments
Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS)
Child care providers earn a rating when they meet quality standards. Many states require these quality standards in order to receive grants and additional funding. Learn more at Idaho Stars.
State-Aligned Curriculum
Procare Solutions is partnering with Learning Beyond Paper to provide curriculum to our customers. No state approval is required, but you can be confident knowing your curriculum aligns to your state standardsāÆby implementingāÆProcare Early Learning Powered by Learning Beyond Paper. This 100% digital curriculum addresses the needs of child care centers, daycares, preschools and early learning teachers. The curriculum provides 52 weeks of lesson plans that include learning tailored to seasons.
Assessments
Simplify the assessment process and meet Idaho state standards with a unique early childhood assessment framework that makes clarity a key strength of your child care centerās assessments and communications.
Average Cost of Child Care in Idaho
Understanding the cost of child care in Idaho is important for both parents and child care providers.
Annual Child Care Costs in Idaho
Infant care in Idaho costs an average of $9,708 per year.
Child Care Affordability in Idaho
Placing a single child in infant care would cost the median family 11% of their gross income.
More Information on Idaho Child Care
Idahoās minimum wage makes it difficult for low wage earners to access affordable child care services.
View child care costs in other states.
Professional Development Training Requirements in Idaho
InāÆIdaho, it is required that early childhood educators complete 12 hours of professional developmentāÆtraining every licensing anniversary. Training hours and continuing education units (CEUs) are documented in each personās professional development record in the IdahoSTARS PDS. Be sure to create and manage your registry profile to track and document your training hours to comply with Idaho state licensing requirements for ECE professionals. Visit the National Database of Child Care Regulations or login into RISE to find licensing regulations and requirements in your state.
Bertelsen Education, a Procare Solutions Company provides IACET-accredited courses that meet state licensing requirements. Visit BertelsenEducation.com to purchase.Ā
Professional Development Resources
Professional development programs are designed to encourage, support and recognize early childhood professionals seeking to expand their skills to raise the quality of their programs. View a list of professional development resources for child care providers here.