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Hope Lutheran Church and School
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About Hope Lutheran Church and School
Hope Lutheran Church and School is a licensed child care center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $350 to $550.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Pre-k through 8th grade
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (208) 529-8080 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Pre-k through 8th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran) |
| Staff | Highly qualified degreed teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Assistance it accepts | ICCP |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hope Lutheran Church and School lists monthly tuition from $350 to $550.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood – Pre-Kindergarten, 4 days morning | $350 |
| Early Childhood – Pre-School, Full day, 4 days | $550 |
| Early Childhood – Pre-School, Half Day, 4 days | $350 |
| Registration Fee per Family | $150 |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Hope Lutheran Church and School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
- License number
- #703
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Feb 3, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
20. Handwashing Facilities
“At time of inspection, there was no hot water for the handwashing sink in the classrom.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
- Oct 29, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, a disaster and emergency plan and communication policy is not in place.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
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 Oct 29, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current.”
Oct 1, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current.”
Sep 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, a staff member does not have a current city worker's card to provide supervision.”
20. Handwashing Facilities
“At time of inspection, there was no running water in one of the bathroom sinks.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, two children are not current on immunization records.”
20. Handwashing Facilities
“At time of inspection, no hot or cold water in one of the bathroom sinks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, two children are not current on immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up inspection, a staff member does not have a city worker's card.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Sep 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, a staff member does not have a current city worker's card to provide supervision.”
20. Handwashing Facilities
“At time of inspection, there was no running water in one of the bathroom sinks.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, two children are not current on immunization records.”
20. Handwashing Facilities
“At time of inspection, no hot or cold water in one of the bathroom sinks.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, two children are not current on immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up inspection, a staff member does not have a city worker's card.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
- Oct 11, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency Plan is not complete.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
Show 8 earlier visits
- Oct 26, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2022Follow-up visit3 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
Sep 30, 2022Follow-up visit1 rule cited
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
“At time of follow up inspection, test strips had been purchased.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 19, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan was incomplete and drills were not documented. Provider corrected on-site and located Appendix B and the documented drills.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At time of inspection, provider needs test strips for steramine.”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of inspection, there is a gap between the gate and fencing.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, provider does not have a city licence for all staff members.”
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of inspection, CPR/First Aid records are not current.”
- Sep 23, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of inspection, CPR/First Aid records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2021
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2021
Feb 24, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“At time of follow up inspection, the garbage cans had covers.”
Corrected during the visit
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At time of follow up inspection, blankets and clothing were stored in separate bags.”
Corrected during the visit
29. General Safety
“At time of follow up inspection, , the netting attached to kids hoop had been removed.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of follow up inspection, the disaster and emergency plan were current.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current.”
Corrected during the visit
Feb 1, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency Plan were not current.”
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“At time of inspection, garbage cans need coverings.”
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At time of inspection, blankets and clothing were touching when stored.”
29. General Safety
“At time of inspection, the netting attached to the kids hoop is a strangulation hazard.”
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FAQ
Questions about Hope Lutheran Church and School
Is Hope Lutheran Church and School licensed?
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hope Lutheran Church and School last inspected?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on February 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hope Lutheran Church and School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Hope Lutheran Church and School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (208) 529-8080 to confirm.
How much does Hope Lutheran Church and School cost?
Monthly tuition from $350 to $550, as it lists it.
What is Hope Lutheran Church and School's phone number?
(208) 529-8080.
Where is Hope Lutheran Church and School?
2071 12th St, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. The nearest other daycare we list is EICAP-Hoopes Early Head Start, 0.2 miles away.