The IdahoSTARS project is designed with you in mind! We support your business success by offering guidance, resources and professional development for early care and education professionals.
Through IdahoSTARS you can access current quality standards and resources to offer the best care possible. We offer incentives and grant opportunities to child care businesses and individuals participating in quality improvement and professional development opportunities.
Start your professional development:
Understand the licensing requirements for child care programs in the state of Idaho.
Find your regional child care resource center and understand how they can help.
Learn how developmental screenings benefit your child care program and how to provide them.
Read about health and safety practices to implement in your child care program.
Become an ICCP provider – find out how the program works and the benefits for you as a provider.
Understand what inclusive child care is, what the laws are and how you can support inclusion.
If English isn't your first language, don't worry! We have you covered. Find out how.
Learn more about RISE, our online data management system.
Find out about this voluntary program aimed at improving and communicating quality practices.