Idaho Childcare Required Forms & Documents (2026)

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Completed Licensing Application for a daycare license (collected by IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists; apply via idahostars.org/Child-Care-Providers/Child-Care-Licensing or Idaho CareLine / 2-1-1; IDAPA 16.06.03.121.01) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Fire safety / fire inspection report by a fire department or fire district official (IDAPA 16.06.03.360.01 and Idaho Code § 39-1104) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Health and safety inspection report ordered by the Department once application is complete and fee paid (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.09 / 16.06.03.380; Idaho Code § 39-1104) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Inspection reports per IDAPA 16.06.03.121.03 (building code IDAPA 24.39.30 where required; electrical code IDAPA 24.39.10 where required; fire code per Idaho Code § 41-253 where required; local planning & zoning compliance) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Proof of current fire and liability insurance (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.04) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Department enhanced background check clearance (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.05 and 16.06.03.009; conducted under IDAPA 16.05.06; Idaho Code §§ 39-1105, 39-1113) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Statement to Comply, including 45 CFR 98.41 maltreatment certification (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.06) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Statement Disclosing Revocation or Disciplinary Actions (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.07) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

Idaho childcare centers are required to collect and maintain a completed Child immunization record or waiver/exemption form or statement (Idaho Code § 39-1118; IDAPA 16.06.03.201.05.a) for every enrolled child (per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department).

What forms are required for childcare enrollment in Idaho?

Idaho requires the following forms for each enrolled child: Completed Licensing Application for a daycare license (collected by IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists; apply via idahostars.org/Child-Care-Providers/Child-Care-Licensing or Idaho CareLine / 2-1-1; IDAPA 16.06.03.121.01); Fire safety / fire inspection report by a fire department or fire district official (IDAPA 16.06.03.360.01 and Idaho Code § 39-1104); Health and safety inspection report ordered by the Department once application is complete and fee paid (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.09 / 16.06.03.380; Idaho Code § 39-1104); Inspection reports per IDAPA 16.06.03.121.03 (building code IDAPA 24.39.30 where required; electrical code IDAPA 24.39.10 where required; fire code per Idaho Code § 41-253 where required; local planning & zoning compliance); Proof of current fire and liability insurance (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.04); Department enhanced background check clearance (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.05 and 16.06.03.009; conducted under IDAPA 16.05.06; Idaho Code §§ 39-1105, 39-1113); Statement to Comply, including 45 CFR 98.41 maltreatment certification (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.06); Statement Disclosing Revocation or Disciplinary Actions (IDAPA 16.06.03.121.07); Child immunization record or waiver/exemption form or statement (Idaho Code § 39-1118; IDAPA 16.06.03.201.05.a).

How long must Idaho childcare centers keep enrollment forms on file?

Idaho childcare licensing rules require that child records, including all required enrollment forms, be kept on file for the duration of enrollment and for a retention period after the child leaves. Contact the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare (Self-Reliance) — daycare licensing; IdahoSTARS Customer Support Specialists collect documentation and assist applicants through the state licensing process on behalf of the Department to confirm the exact retention schedule.

What happens if a Idaho center is missing required child forms during an inspection?

Missing or incomplete required forms are a citable deficiency in a Idaho childcare licensing inspection. Operating a daycare facility without first obtaining a basic daycare license is a misdemeanor (Idaho Code § 39-1115(1)); if found operating without a license, the licensing agency may grant a grace period of no more than 60 days to come into compliance (§ 39-1115(2)). Operating a family daycare home for 4+ children without obtaining and passing the required criminal history check is a misdemeanor (§ 39-1115(3)) — on an initial citation, the complaint is dismissed if the person makes the required applications within 20 days. Providing daycare services after a guilty finding for a § 39-1113 disqualifying offense is a misdemeanor (§ 39-1115(4)). Violations are prosecuted by the county prosecuting attorney (§ 39-1116). The Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license for noncompliance (Idaho Code § 39-1113; application denial procedures at IDAPA 16.06.03.123). Idaho Code Title 39 Ch. 11 sets no specific dollar fine schedule; general misdemeanor penalties apply (commonly cited as Idaho Code § 18-113, up to 6 months jail and/or up to $1,000 fine — that general-penalty cross-reference not independently verified).

Does TotReady provide templates for Idaho required forms?

TotReady's enrollment form tool and incident report tool generate Idaho-ready documents pre-filled with the required fields. Visit /tools/enrollment-form and /tools/incident-report to get started.