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Bear River Head Start - Preston Center
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About Bear River Head Start - Preston Center
Bear River Head Start - Preston Center is a licensed child care center in Preston, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.
It describes its programs: early head start, head start and preschool.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 3-5 year old children (Preschool Head Start)
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (208) 852-3012 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 3-5 year old children (Preschool Head Start) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start, head start and preschool |
| Class size | Each classroom has between 16-18 children with a teacher and teacher assistant |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bear River Head Start - Preston Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bear River Head Start - Preston Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Small Child Care Center (up to 25 children)
- License number
- #12113
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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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- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of staff members not having a required background clearance has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, staff next door in Pioneer preschool is not current on background checks.”
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, the fire extinguisher is expired and did not meet standards.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, no physical copies of immunization records were on-site.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
- Sep 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
15. Utensil Storage
“At time of inspection, sharp knives were accessible to children in a drawer.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
“At time of inspection, there was no drying rack.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, there was not a second fire exit for the preschool.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
Aug 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of inspection, there was a 5" gap between the gate and fence. Provider corrected on-site.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2019InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bear River Head Start - Preston Center
Is Bear River Head Start - Preston Center licensed?
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bear River Head Start - Preston Center last inspected?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bear River Head Start - Preston Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Bear River Head Start - Preston Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (208) 852-3012 to confirm.
How much does Bear River Head Start - Preston Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 852-3012 to ask.
What is Bear River Head Start - Preston Center's phone number?
(208) 852-3012.
Where is Bear River Head Start - Preston Center?
525 S 4th E, Preston, ID 83263. The nearest other daycare we list is Lewiston Elementary Preschool, 8 miles away.