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Bright Stars Childcare

406 S 14th Ave, Caldwell, ID 836054.6· 10 reviews

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About

About Bright Stars Childcare

Bright Stars Childcare is a licensed child care center in Caldwell, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks through 12 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 am to 6:30 pm, M--F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks through 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
StaffCertified in CPR/First Aid
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsICCP
MoreFounded 2014
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Stars Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bright Stars Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
License number
#13560
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Apr 23, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      26. Heat, Light & Ventilation

      “At time of inspection, the downstairs classrooms do not have sufficient light to see children breathing during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

  3. Dec 1, 2025Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of follow-up investigation, the provider was educated on proper and active supervision which includes all sleeping children must be supervised within sight and normal hearing range. A teacher relocated the infant to another classroom at the time of the investigation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of investigation, a child was not within sight and sound of provider.”
  4. Dec 1, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of follow-up investigation, the provider was educated on proper and active supervision which includes all sleeping children must be supervised within sight and normal hearing range. A teacher relocated the infant to another classroom at the time of the investigation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of investigation, a child was not within sight and sound of provider.”
  5. Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Supervision Concern

      “There were concerns that infants were sleeping in swings, unsupervised. During the investigation, the health department observed an infant sleeping in a room alone. The investigator informed the provider that sleeping children must be in direct sight and sound at all times and that a baby monitor is not sufficient. Resolution: The infant was relocated to another classroom at the time of investigation. IdahoSTARS was asked to provide this facility with support focused on nap time practices and supervision.”
  6. Jun 11, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 2, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • 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 Jun 11, 2025

  8. May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      27. Outdoor Play Areas

      “At time of inspection, the fence in the outdoor play area is not attached to poles and does not meet standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “At time of inspection, provider is not current on 3 immunization records.”
  9. Jul 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Oct 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 24, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2020InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 27, 2019InspectionNo rules cited

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 Bright Stars Childcare

Is Bright Stars Childcare licensed?

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

When was Bright Stars Childcare last inspected?

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Stars Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Bright Stars Childcare's hours?

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

How much does Bright Stars Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 442-2561 to ask.

What is Bright Stars Childcare's phone number?

(208) 442-2561.

Where is Bright Stars Childcare?

406 S 14th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605. The nearest other daycare we list is OASIS Early Learning Center - 611, 0.1 miles away.

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