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427 N 4th Ave, Pocatello, ID
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Cherry Tree Lane
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About Cherry Tree Lane
Cherry Tree Lane is a licensed child care center in Pocatello, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Cherry Tree Lane
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- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
- License number
- #8169
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 13 visits · 17 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Oct 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
“At time of inspection, hazardous substances were accessible to children. Provider corrected on-site and locked the door.”
Corrected during the visit
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“At time of inspection, ground beef was sitting on lunch meat. Eggs were stored over ready to eat food. Provider corrected on-site and moved both items to the bottom of the fridge.”
Corrected during the visit
29. General Safety
“At time of inspection, small pieces of crayon, toys and small objects were found in hallway and closet floor. Provider corrected on-site and picked up all small items.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 21, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At time of inspection, a child was sleeping with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of the investigation, provider confirmed that a child had been left alone at the park.”
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of investigation, a staff member confirmed a child was left alone at the park. Provider is current on background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At time of investigation, a child was sleeping with a blanket.”
Jul 31, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At time of inspection, a child was sleeping with a blanket.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of the investigation, provider confirmed that a child had been left alone at the park.”
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of investigation, a staff member confirmed a child was left alone at the park. Provider is current on background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At time of investigation, a child was sleeping with a blanket.”
Jul 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Supervision Concern
“There were concerns that a small child was left behind at a park while on a field trip with the day care. The health department and law enforcement confirmed that a 4-year old child was left behind at a park while on a field trip. The child asked bystanders for help locating the daycare staff, and when it was determined they had left, 9-1-1 was called. The child was returned to their parents and withdrew from this daycare. Resolution: The provider has been working with IdahoSTARS to improve supervision practices on and off site. Additionally, the provider has determined they will not be going on field trips anymore.”
- Oct 28, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2024Follow-up visit4 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up investigation, a minor staff was providing care without adult supervision. This was resolved on-site when an additional staff member entered the room. The issue of a staff member restraining a child has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the diaper pad with a hole in it has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of Appendix A not being completed has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
29. General Safety
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of peeling paint and chipping sheetrock has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Follow-up visit4 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up investigation, a minor staff was providing care without adult supervision. This was resolved on-site when an additional staff member entered the room. The issue of a staff member restraining a child has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the diaper pad with a hole in it has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of Appendix A not being completed has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
29. General Safety
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of peeling paint and chipping sheetrock has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
Show 20 earlier visits
Sep 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of investigation, children were unsupervised and not in direct sight or sound of the provider. Additionally, Provider confirmed that a child had been restrained by a staff member who held both wrists.”
Sep 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of inspection, the diaper changing mat has a hole in it.”
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are not up to date.”
29. General Safety
“At time of inspection, there is peeling paint, chipping sheetrock, and missing outlet covers.”
Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Child Abuse, Serious Injury, and Supervision Concerns
“There were concerns a child was physically restrained by a staff member. During the investigation, Law Enforcement determined a child was pushed into a wall and restrained by a staff member. Additionally, child staff ratios were not in compliance during follow up investigations. Resolution: No criminal charges were pursued against the staff member for hurting a child. However, the staff member was terminated. A civil penalty was issued to the provider regarding noncompliance of child/staff ratios.”
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of inspection, the gutters needs repaired.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator temperature did not meet standards as it was unplugged. Provider corrected on-site and plugged the refrigerator back in.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At time of inspection, the sanitizer used did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and will use Lysol going forward.”
Corrected during the visit
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At time of inspection, the kitchen floors and counters need cleaned.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
29. General Safety
“At time of inspection, the pantry and hall cabinets needs secured to the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
- Aug 9, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2022Follow-up visit3 rules cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of investigation follow up, staff could not locate the disaster and emergency plan. In addition, staff had no access to parent contact information to commutate arising issues with them.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
3. Child-Staff Ratio
“At time of investigation follow up, child staff ratios were not in compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of investigation, staff was not aware of needing to sanitize the diaper changing pad after each use.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022
- Apr 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Child-Staff Ratios & Disaster & Emergency Plan concerns
“There were concerns of child-staff ratios being out of compliance. Through the investigation, the facility was out of child-staff ratio. In addition, staff were unaware of where to find emergency contacts for parents. Resolution: The provider was educated that ratio and supervision rules apply at all times during operating hours. In additions, the provider has informed staff members where to locate the Disaster and Emergency Plan and a procedure was put in place for communicating with parents when needed.”
- Oct 6, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
15. Utensil Storage
“At time of inspection, sharp knives in a drawer were within reach of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2021
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of inspection, CPR/First Aid records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2021
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, staff licenses are expired.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2021
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan is not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2021
- Oct 5, 2020Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2020Inspection3 rules cited
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of inspection, CPR/1st Aid records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2020
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“At time of inspection, raw beef was observed stored above ready to eat food. Provider corrected on site and moved this beef to an appropriate location.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, there is no current documentation showing disaster and emergency plans have been practiced or reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2020
Mar 16, 2020Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Best Practice for Diapering Not Being Utilized
“Complaint received regarding cleanliness and diapering practices at facility. Inspection finds that staff were not sanitizing the diapering pad after each use and not washing their hands. Resolution: Staff were provided education on appropriate handwashing after diapering as well as the importance of sanitizing pad after each use. A new sink is also going to be installed to ensure handwashing can continue and is practiced.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of investigation, staff were not properly sanitizing the diapering area after each use as well as not handwashing after each use. In addition, paper towels were not available for handwashing. Paper towels were restocked and staff were instructed on proper handwashing and education was provided on sanitization of the diaper pad after each use.”
Mar 16, 2020Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Best Practice for Diapering Not Being Utilized
“Complaint received regarding cleanliness and diapering practices at facility. Inspection finds that staff were not sanitizing the diapering pad after each use and not washing their hands. Resolution: Staff were provided education on appropriate handwashing after diapering as well as the importance of sanitizing pad after each use. A new sink is also going to be installed to ensure handwashing can continue and is practiced.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of investigation, staff were not properly sanitizing the diapering area after each use as well as not handwashing after each use. In addition, paper towels were not available for handwashing. Paper towels were restocked and staff were instructed on proper handwashing and education was provided on sanitization of the diaper pad after each use.”
Oct 10, 2019Inspection5 rules cited
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“Corrected: Swings were removed from the facility and no babies were observed in bouncers.”
Corrected during the visit
3. Child-Staff Ratio
“Corrected: All rooms were in compliance with child-staff ratio.”
Corrected during the visit
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“Corrected: Garbage cans have been covered.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“Corrected: Lock down procedures have been practiced.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“Corrected: Immunization records were up to date.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 19, 2019Inspection10 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“Corrected: All staff members have a cleared background check.”
Corrected during the visit
3. Child-Staff Ratio
“At the time of follow up inspection, the baby room was not in compliance with child-staff ratio.”
5. Immunization Records
“# Enrolled (includes provider's children): 54. At the time of follow up inspection, three immunization records were missing.”
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At the time of follow up inspection, lock down procedures have not been practiced.”
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings
“Corrected: Plan is completed and posted.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“Corrected: Facility is using food grade bleach to make sanitizer.”
Corrected during the visit
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“At the time of follow up inspection, there was an overflowing garbage can in the bathroom.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“Corrected: Diaper changing procedure is being followed.”
Corrected during the visit
29. General Safety
“Corrected: Blinds were removed and shelves were secured.”
Corrected during the visit
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At the time of follow up inspection, there was a baby sleeping in a swing again.”
Sep 11, 2019Inspection11 rules cited
3. Child-Staff Ratio
“At the time of inspection, the outdoor play area and the baby room were not in compliance with child-staff ratio.”
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At the time of inspection, sanitizer was too strong.”
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“At the time of inspection, there was a garbage can with no lid within reach of children.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At the time of inspection, inspector observed staff change a diaper without washing their hands/”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At the time of inspection, there was a wooden door leaning on the fence in the outdoor play area. Corrected on site: Door was moved.”
Corrected during the visit
29. General Safety
“At the time of inspection, strings on blinds were within reach of children and the shelves needed to be secured to the wall.”
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At the time of inspection, there was a baby sleeping in a swing.”
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At the time of inspection, not at staff on site were background checked.”
5. Immunization Records
“At the time of inspection, 3 immunization records were missing.”
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At the time of inspection, lock down had not been practiced.”
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings
“At the time of inspection, fire safety evacuation plan was incomplete.”
Sep 6, 2018Inspection2 rules cited
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At the time of inspection, an infant was sleeping under a blanket. Corrected on site: Blanket was removed from the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
29. General Safety
“At the time of inspection, a blind cord was found within reach of children in several rooms. Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
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Is Cherry Tree Lane licensed?
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cherry Tree Lane last inspected?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on October 23, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cherry Tree Lane had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 10 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Cherry Tree Lane's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Cherry Tree Lane?
732 Washington Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201. The nearest other daycare we list is Discovery Preschool, 0.5 miles away.