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A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare

3348 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 836464.8· 30 reviews

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About A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare

A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Meridian, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care and preschool.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months to 5 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months to 5 years
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
StaffAll lead teachers hold Bachelors of Arts degrees in Education
MoreFounded 1998
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
License number
#4484
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 2 visits

For comparison: 59% of Idaho daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 13, 2018Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      30. General Safety

      “At the time of inspection, 2 cubbie shelves need to be anchored to the wall in the hallway. Corrected: Shelves have been anchored to wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2018

Copied from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Feb 2017. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Daycares near A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare

Home daycare

Bright Minds Preschool

Meridian, ID 83646 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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Premier Kids

3150 N Blairmore Way., Meridian, ID

FAQ

Questions about A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare

Is A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare licensed?

Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare last inspected?

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare had rules cited by the state?

No. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists no cited rules in its 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 59% of Idaho daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 473-2420 to ask.

What is A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare's phone number?

(208) 473-2420.

Where is A Step Ahead Preschool & Childcare?

3348 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83646. The nearest other daycare we list is Premier Kids, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (license and visits).