Monthly News and Updates from IdahoSTARS

The State Plan serves as the State Lead Agency’s (IDHW) application for a three-year cycle of CCDF funds. It is the primary mechanism the Office of Child Care uses to determine Lead Agency compliance with the statute and regulation requirements.

The Local Market Rates (LMR) are the maximum monthly amounts that the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) will pay per child.

We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the Idaho Pyramid Collaborative 2024-2025, an initiative to foster excellence in early childhood education and promote social-emotional development in young children.

Due to maintenance, RISE and the Child Care Search will be unavailable from Monday, Nov 6 at 6:00 PM until Tuesday, Nov 7 at 12:00 PM.

IdahoSTARS badges recognize your expertise in early childhood education. Earn points through certification, training, Targeted Technical Assistance (TTA), employment history, and/or coaching cycles. Applications will close on June 15th, 2023 and will reopen October 1, 2023.

Thanks to all of you who participated in IdahoSTARS’ recent survey, We’re Listening. You told us some great information and inspired ideas about how IdahoSTARS can better serve you.

Please join us in celebrating Jamie Willis, Director of the YMCA – St. Alphonsus Early Learning Center in Boise. Willis has earned a Steps to Quality, Step 4 rating. In this question-and-answer series with Willis from October 19, 2021, learn more about her experiences becoming recognized as a high-quality child care facility.

Please join us in celebrating Karissa Thorhaug, Owner and Director of Karissa’s Klubhouse in Saint Maries. Thorhaug has earned a Steps to Quality, Step 4 rating. In this question-and-answer series with Thorhaug from October 11, 2021, learn more about her experiences becoming recognized as a high-quality child care facility:

Please join us in celebrating Leahann Larson, Owner and Director of Auntie’s Place in Osburn. Larson has earned a Steps to Quality, Step 5 rating. In this question-and-answer series with Larson from October 11, 2021, learn more about her experiences becoming recognized as a high-quality child care facility.

Please join us in celebrating Jacqueline Maurer, Owner and Director of Jax Daycare in Post Falls. Maurer has earned a Steps to Quality, Step 4 rating. In this question-and-answer series with Maurer from October 5, 2021, learn more about her experiences becoming recognized as a high-quality child care facility.