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AB Childcare

859 S Yellowstone Hwy, Rexburg, ID 834404.1· 23 reviews

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About AB Childcare

AB Childcare is a licensed child care center in Rexburg, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 0 to 11 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday : 6:30 AM – 7 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 0 to 11 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffEarly Childhood educators on staff
Daily lifePotty training: Toddler B environment designed to support potty training
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up from Burton Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AB Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for AB Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
License number
#8158
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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 17 visits · 24 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1

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. Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 27, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      29. General Safety

      “At time of investigation, provider confirmed there is a child that intentionally scratches other children.”
  4. Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      29. General Safety

      “At time of investigation, provider confirmed there is a child that intentionally scratches other children.”
  5. Jun 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      General Safety Concerns

      “There were concerns that a child was repeatedly scratched by another child and that they were not being supervised. During the investigation, the health department determined the intentional, repeated scratches to be substantiated and logged in Procare. The health department did not observed any supervision concerns. Resolution: This provider has met with both families and instructed staff to give extra supervision to the child who is scratching other children.”
  6. Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 9, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 16, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 13, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of follow up inspection, the issue of a staff member not having a required background clearance has not been resolved.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “At time of follow up inspection, the issue of immunization records not being current has not been resolved.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025

  10. Dec 10, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      29. General Safety

      “At time of inspection, the infant room needs a plate cover for the outlet.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      20. Handwashing Facilities

      “At time of inspection, the handwashing sink in room C does not have any water.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances

      “At time of inspection, the chemical closet was accessible to children. Provider corrected on-site and locked the closet.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At time of inspection, the sanitizer did not meet standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings

      “At time of inspection, the Fire Safety Evacuation Plan is not in place.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are not up to date.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “At time of inspection, provider is not current on immunization records.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of inspection, provider is not current on one background check.”
    • Safe sleep

      31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib

      “At time of inspection, provider is not practicing safe sleep for six month old.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2024

Show 36 earlier visits
  1. Nov 18, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean

      “At time of investigation, the paneling was fixed but there is another section that needs repaired.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of follow up investigation, the issue of staff members not having a required background clearance has not been resolved.”
  2. Nov 14, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of investigation, a staff member with only a partial background clearance was alone with children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3. Child-Staff Ratio

      “At time of investigation, child staff ratios in one room were not in compliance.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean

      “At time of investigation, there is a piece of paneling missing in the play area and dry wall is exposed.”
  3. Nov 13, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Supervision and Health and Safety

      “There were concerns of background checks not being current, staff-ratios not meeting standards, and a wall in the playground area crumbling. An investigation confirmed that these concerns were accurate. Resolution: The provider has obtained current background checks for all staff members. The wall in the play area has been repaired. Additionally, they came into compliance with child to staff ratios.”
  4. Nov 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Supervision and Health and Safety

      “There were concerns of background checks not being current, staff-ratios not meeting standards, and a wall in the playground area crumbling. An investigation confirmed that these concerns were accurate. Resolution: The provider has obtained current background checks for all staff members. The wall in the play area has been repaired. Additionally, they came into compliance with child to staff ratios.”
  5. Feb 20, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 25, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean

      “At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the door needing to swing out has not been resolved.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal

      “At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the backflow preventer has not been resolved.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

  7. Jan 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing

      “At time of inspection, the sanitizer is too strong and did not meet standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal

      “At time of inspection, a backflow preventer is needed for the mop sink.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean

      “At time of inspection, the door needs to swing out in order to be used as an exit.”
  8. May 3, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers

      “At time of inspection, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At the time of inspection, there was no bleach in the sanitizer.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      20. Handwashing Facilities

      “At time of inspection, there were no paper towels in the kitchen.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib

      “At time of inspection, an infant was sleeping in a rocker.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  10. Mar 8, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  11. Mar 1, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid

      “At time of investigation, CPR/First Aid records were missing for three staff members.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      21. Diaper Changing Facilities

      “At time of investigation, staff were using sanitizer after changing a diaper rather than washing their hands.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023

  12. Feb 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health & Safety

      “There was a concern staff did not have CPR/1st Aid certification and general health & safety practices were not followed. During the investigation, it was determined 3 staff did not have CPR/1st Aid certification and staff were using sanitizer after diaper changes rather then washing hands. Resolution: The provider obtained CPR/1st Aid certification for 2 staff. One staff member quit. In addition, signage has been posted advising all employees to wash hands after diaper changing.”
  13. Jan 17, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  14. Jan 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of inspection, provider is not current on background checks for all staff members.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances

      “At time of inspection, medicines and knives are accessible to children in the kitchen.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib

      “At time of inspection, a baby was sleeping in a carrier.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023

  15. Nov 14, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  16. Nov 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3. Child-Staff Ratio

      “At time of investigation, the child-staff ratio did not meet standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022

  17. Jul 26, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  18. Jul 7, 2022Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid

      “At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022

  19. Jun 30, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid

      “At time of follow up investigation, this issue has not been resolved.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of follow up investigation, this issue has not been resolved.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022

  20. Jun 29, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of follow up investigation, this issue has not been resolved.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid

      “At time of follow up investigation, this issue has not been resolved.”
  21. Jun 22, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of follow up investigation, this issue has not been resolved.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid

      “At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
  22. Jun 17, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of investigation, provider is not current on background checks.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3. Child-Staff Ratio

      “At time of investigation, the child-staff ratio did not meet standards”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid

      “At time of inspection, CPR/First Aid records are not current.”
    • Safe sleep

      31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib

      “At time of investigation, babies were sleeping with blankets and bottles.”
  23. Jun 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22-00196 Licensing Agreements

      “There were concerns that not all of the staff had completed a background clearance. During inspection, it was determined staff were missing background checks and CPR records. In addition, the child-staff ratios did not meet standards. Resolution: Provider was able to obtain background checks and CPR records for all staff members.”
  24. Mar 7, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  25. Mar 4, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan is not up to date. Provider corrected on-site and updated the documentation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At time of inspection, the sanitizer did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and made new sanitizer to meet standards.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of inspection, provider is not current on background checks. Provider corrected on-site and removed a staff member off the list as they are no longer working there.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      15. Utensil Storage

      “At time of inspection, sharp knives were accessible to children in the kitchen. Provider corrected on-site and moved the knives.”

      Corrected during the visit

  26. Feb 11, 2021Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      21. Diaper Changing Facilities

      “At time of follow up inspection, a new diaper changing mat had been ordered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2021

  27. Jan 14, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing

      “At time of inspection, the sanitizer used was too strong.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency Plan was not on-site.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “At time of inspection, immunization records were not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid

      “At time of inspection, CPR/1st Aid records were not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances

      “At time of inspection, hazardous material needed labeled. Provider corrected on-site and added labels.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean

      “At time of inspection, children were napping in a room with one exit.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2021

  28. Jan 23, 2020Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At time of inspection knives and medicines are accessible in kitchen.”
    • Safety and hazards

      29. General Safety

      “At time of inspection blankets are touching.”
    • Food and nutrition

      11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers

      “At time of inspection refrigerator does not meet regulations for temperature.”
    • Safety and hazards

      16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances

      “Completed: At time of follow up inspection hazardous materials are not accessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2020

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “Completed: At time of follow up inspection immunizations are up to date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2020

    • Food and nutrition

      11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers

      “Completed: At time of follow up inspection fridge is at correct temperature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2020

  29. Jan 23, 2020Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At time of inspection knives and medicines are accessible in kitchen.”
    • Safety and hazards

      29. General Safety

      “At time of inspection blankets are touching.”
    • Food and nutrition

      11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers

      “At time of inspection refrigerator does not meet regulations for temperature.”
    • Safety and hazards

      16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances

      “Completed: At time of follow up inspection hazardous materials are not accessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2020

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “Completed: At time of follow up inspection immunizations are up to date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2020

    • Food and nutrition

      11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers

      “Completed: At time of follow up inspection fridge is at correct temperature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2020

  30. May 14, 2019Follow-up visit4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “Corrected: Plan was completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2019

    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “Corrected: Provider remade sanitizer.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2019

    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “At the time of inspection, disaster and emergency plan was incomplete.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At the time of inspection, sanitizer was too strong.”
  31. May 14, 2019Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “Corrected: Plan was completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2019

    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “Corrected: Provider remade sanitizer.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2019

    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “At the time of inspection, disaster and emergency plan was incomplete.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At the time of inspection, sanitizer was too strong.”
  32. Feb 7, 2019Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3. Child-Staff Ratio

      “At the time of investigation, facility was out of compliance with child-staff ratio. Corrected: Facility brought staff in in order to come into compliance with child-staff ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2019

  33. Feb 4, 2019Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Facility was out of compliance with child-staff ratio.

      “Facility was out of compliance with child-staff ratio. Resolution: Facility brought in staff to come into compliance with child-staff ratio.”
  34. Aug 28, 2018Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  35. Aug 13, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination

      “At the time of inspection, facility is out of compliance with food storage guidelines, eggs are stored above apples.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2018

    • Food and nutrition

      9. Food Source / Food Thawing

      “At the time of inspection, there was meat in the refrigerator that was packaged by the provider that is not approved for the child care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2018

    • Food and nutrition

      11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers

      “At the time of inspection, refrigerator was too warm.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2018

  36. Feb 23, 2018Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      9. Disaster and Emergency Plan

      “At the time of inspection, disaster and emergency plan and drill schedule are incomplete. Corrected: Disaster and emergency plan is complete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2018

    • Food and nutrition

      13. Food Storage/Cross Contamination

      “At the time of inspection, storage of items in refrigerator is out of compliance with cross contamination guidelines. Corrected on site: Refrigerator is in compliance.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      17. Medicines/Hazardous Substances

      “At the time of inspection, chemicals are accessible to children and need to be locked. Corrected: Chemicals have been locked up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2018

    • Safety and hazards

      7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits

      “At the time of inspection, facility needs a fire inspection. Corrected: Facility has completed fire inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2018

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “# Enrolled (includes provider's children): 42. At the time of inspection, immunization records are incomplete. Corrected: Immunization records are complete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2018

    • Health, medication and illness

      22. Diaper Changing Facilities

      “At the time of inspection, diaper changing mat for has rips in it, and staff must wash their hands after changing diapers. Corrected: Facility is using a liner for mats, and facility has updated their diaper changing protocol.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 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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Is AB Childcare licensed?

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

When was AB Childcare last inspected?

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on April 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AB Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 11 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. 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 AB Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AB Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 403-4029 to ask.

What is AB Childcare's phone number?

(208) 403-4029.

Where is AB Childcare?

859 S Yellowstone Hwy, Rexburg, ID 83440. The nearest other daycare we list is Brigham Young University Idaho, 1.3 miles away.

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