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Carolyn Kids Daycare
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About Carolyn Kids Daycare
Carolyn Kids Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Hayden, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
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.
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- Group home daycare
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- Hours today
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- Capacity
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Hours
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Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Carolyn Kids Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Group Child Care Facility (up to 12 children)
- License number
- #516
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, provider is not current on immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2025
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
“At time of inspection, provider has 5 dogs and 2 cats on-site. Provide does not have current immunization records for all animals.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2021
- Oct 5, 2020Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2020Complaint investigation5 rules cited
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of investigation, CPR/1st Aid records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2020
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of investigation, there are cans of paint near the back door, dog feces throughout the yard, and 2 axes near the fire pit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2020
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
“Provider has one puppy on-site, and has had the first round of shots but will be getting second round of shots as soon as possible.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2020
29. General Safety
“At time of investigation, there is a strong urine smell when walking through the front door and electrical outlet need plug covers. Provider corrected on-site and covered the outlets.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2020
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At time of investigation, there was an infant sleeping in a swing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2020
Show 5 earlier visits
Sep 24, 2020Complaint investigation1 rule cited
20-00214/Health & Safety
“The outside play area had a lot of dog feces as well as hazardous and dangerous items. In addition, there was a strong smell of urine when walking through the front door of the facility. Resolution: The outside play area was cleaned up and hazardous and dangerous items were removed. The urine smell is no longer present.”
Jul 24, 2019Inspection10 rules cited
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At the time of inspection, there were dog feces on the playground. Children were not allowed to play outside during construction.”
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At the time of inspection, bathroom and kitchen needed to be cleaned.”
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals...)
“At the time of inspection, the pool had a slight amount of water in it .”
5. Immunization Records
“# Enrolled (includes provider's children): 15. At the time of inspection, immunization records were not up to date.”
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
“At the time of inspection, cat needed to be vaccinated.”
5. Immunization Records
“Corrected: Immunization records are up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2019
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals...)
“Corrected: Pool was emptied.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2019
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“Corrected: Kitchen and bathroom have been cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2019
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“Corrected: Yard was cleaned up.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2019
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
“Corrected: Cat has been vaccinated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2019
Jul 24, 2019Inspection10 rules cited
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At the time of inspection, there were dog feces on the playground. Children were not allowed to play outside during construction.”
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At the time of inspection, bathroom and kitchen needed to be cleaned.”
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals...)
“At the time of inspection, the pool had a slight amount of water in it .”
5. Immunization Records
“# Enrolled (includes provider's children): 15. At the time of inspection, immunization records were not up to date.”
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
“At the time of inspection, cat needed to be vaccinated.”
5. Immunization Records
“Corrected: Immunization records are up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2019
23. Water Hazards (Pools, Canals...)
“Corrected: Pool was emptied.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2019
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“Corrected: Kitchen and bathroom have been cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2019
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“Corrected: Yard was cleaned up.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2019
28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination
“Corrected: Cat has been vaccinated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2019
Aug 24, 2018Inspection5 rules cited
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“Corrected: Restrooms have been cleaned and cleaning schedule has been updated.”
Corrected during the visit
15. Utensil Storage
“Corrected: Facility locked drawer and provided a photo of the lock.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“Corrected: Facility is sanitizing surfaces before cooking.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“Corrected: An updated plan was provided.”
Corrected during the visit
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“Corrected: Facility purchased pack and plays for safe sleep.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 16, 2018Inspection7 rules cited
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At the time of inspection, restroom must be cleaned.”
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At the time of inspection, a CPSC verified sleeping surface is required.”
29. General Safety
“At the time of inspection, electrical outlet covers are needed, and barbecue grill needs to be removed from patio. Corrected on site: Electrical outlet covers are installed and grill has been removed.”
Corrected during the visit
3. Child-Staff Ratio
“At the time of inspection, facility had 14 children and was out of compliance with child-staff ratio. Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At the time of inspection, disaster and emergency plan wasn't completed.”
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At the time of inspection, facility wasn't sanitizing food contact surfaces prior to cooking.”
15. Utensil Storage
“At the time of inspection, facility wasn't locking junk drawer.”
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FAQ
Questions about Carolyn Kids Daycare
Is Carolyn Kids Daycare licensed?
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carolyn Kids Daycare last inspected?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carolyn Kids Daycare 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 Carolyn Kids Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Carolyn Kids Daycare?
Hayden, ID 83835. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.