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Meridian, ID 83642 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Kids Independent Day School (K.I, D.S) is a licensed child care center in Kuna, Idaho. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Enrichment | Weekly gymnastic class, music and movement |
| Staff | Certified Teachers on Staff |
| Daily life | Potty training: Assist toddlers with toileting |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (Parent Accessible Cameras) |
| Assistance it accepts | ICCP Accepted |
| Transportation | Transportation (busses pick up and drop off students; transportation to local schools) |
Cost
Kids Independent Day School (K.I, D.S) has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 1 corrected
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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1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up investigation, staff member was terminated immediately. Staff has regular meetings and reminders on proper care and supervision for the kids. Employees are also aware of facility rules and procedures for providing proper care which is found in the employee handbook.”
Corrected during the visit
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of investigation, provider confirmed that a child was mishandled by a staff member. During the investigation, there were no supervision concerns.”
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up investigation, staff member was terminated immediately. Staff has regular meetings and reminders on proper care and supervision for the kids. Employees are also aware of facility rules and procedures for providing proper care which is found in the employee handbook.”
Corrected during the visit
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of investigation, provider confirmed that a child was mishandled by a staff member. During the investigation, there were no supervision concerns.”
Discipline and Behavior Concerns
“There were concerns an employee was inappropriately disciplining children at naptime. After reviewing classroom footage, it was verified an employee forcefully held a child's head and body onto their cot while also restraining another child on their cot with her leg. Resolution: The child care director was notified of the incident from parent who was watching the live footage. The director had the employee removed from the classroom immediately and terminated the same day. This provider notified 2-1-1 and law enforcement to self report the incident at the facility. Additionally, an all- staff meeting was held to review the facility's policies and procedures.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator temperature did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and turned refrigerator down.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator temperature did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and turned refrigerator down.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
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Meridian, ID 83642 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 922-5757 to ask.
(208) 922-5757.
1615 N Linder Rd, Kuna, ID 83634. The nearest other daycare we list is Giraffe Laugh in Kuna, 0.5 miles away.