Idaho Childcare Licensing
Idaho Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Idaho childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. The owner or operator of a daycare center must ensure each employee receives four (4) hours of ongoing training in child development areas related to daycare every twelve (12) months after the employee's hire date (Idaho Code 39-1119).
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamIdaho Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
The owner or operator of a daycare center must ensure each employee receives four (4) hours of ongoing training in child development areas related to daycare every twelve (12) months after the employee's hire date (Idaho Code 39-1119).
Idaho Code 39-1119
Idaho Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Contact your Idaho licensing office to confirm the current pre-service training-hour requirement. |
|---|---|
| Annual training | The owner or operator of a daycare center must ensure each employee receives four (4) hours of ongoing training in child development areas related to daycare every twelve (12) months after the employee's hire date (Idaho Code 39-1119). |
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Idaho Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Idaho require?
Contact your Idaho licensing office to confirm the current pre-service training-hour requirement.
How many annual training hours does Idaho require?
The owner or operator of a daycare center must ensure each employee receives four (4) hours of ongoing training in child development areas related to daycare every twelve (12) months after the employee's hire date (Idaho Code 39-1119).
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Idaho training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with 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 before relying on it for your annual total.
Idaho childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Idaho administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with 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 before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.