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Dancing Bears Childcare
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About Dancing Bears Childcare
Dancing Bears Childcare is a licensed child care center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Dancing Bears Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
- License number
- #14165
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 1 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- 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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Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Child Abuse Concerns
“There were concerns that a staff member intentionally hurt a child at the daycare. Law enforcement investigated further and confirmed that accusations in the complaint had occurred. Resolution: Law enforcement is handling further charges and the staff member was terminated by the provider. This provider is working with IdahoSTARS to provide staff with resources on how to support and provide help to a child when needing to remove them from a situation”
- Apr 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
Aug 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, provider is not current on immunization records.”
Aug 9, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, provider is not current on immunization records.”
- Mar 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
8. Fire Safety Evacuation Plan, Postings
“At time of inspection, the Fire Safety Evacuation Plan is not in place.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At time of inspection, there is no second exit for the nap room.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
29. General Safety
“At time of investigation, the storage closet is accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of inspection, CPR/First Aid records are not current for one staff member.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
- Oct 11, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At time of inspection, a child was sleeping in a swing. Provider corrected on-site and moved child to a pack n play.”
Corrected during the visit
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of investigation, CPR/First Aid records are not current for all staff members.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
Aug 12, 2022Follow-up visit1 rule cited
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“At time of follow-up inspection, a new thermometer had been purchased.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, there was a broker thermometer in the refrigerator and an additional one was needed. Provider partially corrected on-site as found one thermometer.”
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At time of inspection, the sanitizer was too strong.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of inspection, CPR/First Aid records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2022
- Sep 9, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Aug 24, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator temperature does not meet standards and the door needs to be completely closed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2021
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2021
Aug 25, 2020Inspection3 rules cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of follow up inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan were up to date.”
Corrected during the visit
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of follow up inspection, the fire alarm had been checked.”
Corrected during the visit
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“This issue was corrected at initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2020
Aug 11, 2020Inspection3 rules cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan were not current.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of inspection, the sanitizer was not at standard. Provider correcret on-site.”
Corrected during the visit
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, the fire alarm needs checked.”
Sep 4, 2019Inspection4 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“Immunization records are pending.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At the time of inspection, refrigerator was too warm.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“Corrected on site: Refrigerator was turned down.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“Corrected: Immunization records are up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2019
Sep 4, 2019Inspection4 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“Immunization records are pending.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At the time of inspection, refrigerator was too warm.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“Corrected on site: Refrigerator was turned down.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“Corrected: Immunization records are up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2019
Oct 3, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“Corrected: Fire extinguisher has been serviced.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“Corrected: Plan is completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2018
15. Utensil Storage
“Corrected: Utensil containers have been cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2018
Sep 19, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At the time of inspection, disaster and emergency plan is incomplete.”
15. Utensil Storage
“At the time of inspection, the containers that hold the cooking and eating utensils need to be cleaned.”
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At the time of inspection, fire extinguisher needs to be checked annually.”
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FAQ
Questions about Dancing Bears Childcare
Is Dancing Bears Childcare licensed?
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dancing Bears Childcare last inspected?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dancing Bears Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 of 7 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 Dancing Bears Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dancing Bears Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 523-5300 to ask.
What is Dancing Bears Childcare's phone number?
(208) 523-5300.
Where is Dancing Bears Childcare?
866 Milligan Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. The nearest other daycare we list is Tic Tac Tots Daycare and Preschool, 0.6 miles away.