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Big Wood School

100 Saddle Rd, Ketchum, ID 833405.0· 14 reviews
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About Big Wood School

Big Wood School is a licensed child care center in Ketchum, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months of age to five years old
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Half Day 8:00 am-12:15 pm; Full Day 8:00 am-4:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months of age to five years old
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian (Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood)), Play-based
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Wood School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Big Wood School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
License number
#9112
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 9, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      29. General Safety

      “At time of inspection, a staircase is accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024

  4. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At time of inspection, the sanitizer for the warewashing machine did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and scheduled a service for repair.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 13, 2019Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      29. General Safety

      “At time of inspection, electrical outlets did not have covers. Provider corrected onsite and placed covers.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about Big Wood School

Is Big Wood School licensed?

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

When was Big Wood School last inspected?

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Wood School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Big Wood School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Wood School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 726-9053 to ask.

What is Big Wood School's phone number?

(208) 726-9053.

Where is Big Wood School?

100 Saddle Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340. The nearest other daycare we list is Pioneer Montessori School, 0.6 miles away.

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