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Lala's Childcare and Preschool

1980 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 834025.0· 10 reviews

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About Lala's Childcare and Preschool

Lala's Childcare and Preschool 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 5:30 PM.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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State record

Inspection reports for Lala's Childcare and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
License number
#20278
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jan 30, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      1. Provider Age/Supervision

      “At time of investigation, babies were unsupervised while sleeping in the nap room. Provider corrected on-site and had staff member moved to the nap room.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      29. General Safety

      “At time of inspection, stored coats are touching each other.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

  3. Feb 3, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers

      “At time of inspection, a new thermometer is needed.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Feb 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits

      “At time of inspection, an exit ladder is needed for the window. The fire extinguisher is expired and did not meet standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

  5. Jul 29, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “At time of inspection, the fire drill documentation is not in place.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      15. Utensil Storage

      “At time of inspection, the provider needs a better utensil storage system.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2024

  7. Feb 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are not current and missing a page.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

  9. Jun 5, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. May 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      28. Animal, Pet Health/Vaccination

      “At time of inspection, provider has 3 dogs and 1 cat and vaccination are not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing

      “At time of inspection, the sanitizer was too strong.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jan 18, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Jan 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication

      “At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are not up to date as no drills have been documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023

  3. Jun 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 25, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5. Immunization Records

      “At time of inspection, immunization records are not current. Provider corrected on-site, and obtained the records.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Feb 2017. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lala's Childcare and Preschool

Is Lala's Childcare and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Lala's Childcare and Preschool last inspected?

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lala's Childcare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 8 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 Lala's Childcare and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lala's Childcare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 403-0089 to ask.

What is Lala's Childcare and Preschool's phone number?

(208) 403-0089.

Where is Lala's Childcare and Preschool?

1980 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. The nearest other daycare we list is Pancheri Discovery Center, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (license and visits).