Little People's Academy #3
220 Birch St, Idaho Falls, ID
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Happy Orchard Day Care
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About Happy Orchard Day Care
Happy Orchard Day Care is a licensed child care center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Happy Orchard Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
- License number
- #14308
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, the windows did not provide a functional emergency exit.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of inspection, the air conditioner unit and wires from the internet are accessible.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
Sep 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator temperature did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and turned down the refrigerator.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2020Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2020Inspection2 rules cited
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of inspection, improper disinfectant was being used. Provider corrected on-site and replaced.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“Immunizations need to be up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2020
Nov 7, 2019Inspection8 rules cited
29. General Safety
“At the time of inspection, a lock was needed for the storage room.”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At the time of inspection, there was a gap beneath the fence that needed to be repaired.”
15. Utensil Storage
“At the time of inspection, utensils needed to be stored facing one direction.”
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At the time of inspection, drills needed to be documented.”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“Corrected: Fence was repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2019
15. Utensil Storage
“Corrected: Utensils are correctly stored facing one direction.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2019
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“Corrected: Drills are documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2019
29. General Safety
“Corrected: Storage room is locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2019
Nov 7, 2019Inspection8 rules cited
29. General Safety
“At the time of inspection, a lock was needed for the storage room.”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At the time of inspection, there was a gap beneath the fence that needed to be repaired.”
15. Utensil Storage
“At the time of inspection, utensils needed to be stored facing one direction.”
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At the time of inspection, drills needed to be documented.”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“Corrected: Fence was repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2019
15. Utensil Storage
“Corrected: Utensils are correctly stored facing one direction.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2019
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“Corrected: Drills are documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2019
29. General Safety
“Corrected: Storage room is locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2019
Aug 16, 2019Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Several children and staff had head lice.
“At the time of investigation, Health Inspector checked children and staff for head lice. 9 children and 2 teachers were found to be positive for head lice. Resolution: Children and staff with head lice were excluded until clear. Provider sent letter about head lice out to parents.”
May 6, 2019Follow-up visit1 rule cited
29. General Safety
“At the time of investigation, children and staff were checked for head lice. Lice was found.”
May 6, 2019Complaint investigation1 rule cited
29. General Safety
“At the time of investigation, children and staff were checked for head lice. Lice was found.”
Nov 15, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
29. General Safety
“Corrected on site: Coats were separated.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“Corrected: Children without up to date immunization records were suspended from attending daycare until they have provided immunization records or an exempt form.”
Corrected during the visit
9. Food Source / Food Thawing
“Corrected on site: Meat was put in the refrigerator.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 13, 2018Inspection3 rules cited
9. Food Source / Food Thawing
“At the time of inspection, meat was defrosting in standing water.”
5. Immunization Records
“# Enrolled (includes provider's children): 126. At the time of inspection, 3 immunization records were not up to date.”
29. General Safety
“At the time of inspection, coats were being stored next to each other.”
- Aug 29, 2018VisitNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2017Inspection6 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“At the time of inspection, immunizations were not up to date. Immunizations updated and corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2017
14. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“Sanitizer too strong at inspection. Remade sanitizer to be correct strength. Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“Items incorrectly stored in refrigerator. Inspector provided information about how to store items in the refrigerator. Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“Food items must be stored correctly in the refrigerator. Inspector provided a handout about correct food storage and safety; Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“At the time of inspection, immunizations are not up to date. Immunization records provided; corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2017
14. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At the time of inspection, sanitizer is too strong. Provider re-made sanitizer to the right concentration; Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 13, 2017Inspection6 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“At the time of inspection, immunizations were not up to date. Immunizations updated and corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2017
14. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“Sanitizer too strong at inspection. Remade sanitizer to be correct strength. Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“Items incorrectly stored in refrigerator. Inspector provided information about how to store items in the refrigerator. Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“Food items must be stored correctly in the refrigerator. Inspector provided a handout about correct food storage and safety; Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“At the time of inspection, immunizations are not up to date. Immunization records provided; corrected.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2017
14. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At the time of inspection, sanitizer is too strong. Provider re-made sanitizer to the right concentration; Corrected on site.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Orchard Day Care
Is Happy Orchard Day Care licensed?
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Happy Orchard Day Care last inspected?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Orchard Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Happy Orchard Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Orchard Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 538-1565 to ask.
What is Happy Orchard Day Care's phone number?
(208) 538-1565.
Where is Happy Orchard Day Care?
581 E 14th st, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. The nearest other daycare we list is Lots Of Laughs Preschool and Childcare, 0.5 miles away.