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Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool
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About Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool
Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chubbuck, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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 Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
- License number
- #11562
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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 4, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of inspection, the diaper changing mat was ripped in toddler 2 bathroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, one sleeping room had no windows or exits directly to the outside. Provider corrected on-site and moved the sleeping to toddler 1 room.”
Corrected during the visit
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of inspection, the diaper changing mat was ripped. Provider corrected on-site and recovered the diaper changing mat.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At time of inspection, baby room was too dark and sound machine was too loud. Provider corrected on-site by opening drapes and turning down the volume on the sound machine.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“At time of inspection, food and bottles were stored in the diapering area. Provider corrected on-site and moved out of area.”
Corrected during the visit
29. General Safety
“At time of inspection, a few cubbies are not secured to the wall. Provider corrected on-site and turned the cubbies on their side.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 21, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, provider is not current on background checks. The provider corrected on-site and had the staff member leave the premise and get licensed.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan has not been practiced in the past year.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
“At time of inspection, hazardous substances were accessible to children under a sink. Provider corrected on-site and moved.”
Corrected during the visit
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At time of inspection, the provider was using [name] on food contact surfaces. Provider corrected on-site and will use an approved sanitizer.”
Corrected during the visit
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
- Jul 9, 2021Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, the fire alarm does not meets standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2021
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2021
Show 6 earlier visits
- Jun 26, 2020Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2020Inspection4 rules cited
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“No thermometer present to ensure proper temperature of refrigeration in facility.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2020
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“Disinfectant not being used for diaper changing stations. Provider stated during inspection that none was on site.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2020
29. General Safety
“Shelves in toddler room were not secured to wall.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2020
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“Disaster and emergency plan had not been practiced for 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2020
Jul 12, 2019Inspection4 rules cited
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“Corrected: Staff are walking to the bathroom to wash their hands until sink is installed in diapering area.”
Corrected during the visit
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“Corrected: Garbage can lids have been purchased and are on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2019
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“Corrected: A thermometer has been placed in the back fridge.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2019
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“Corrected: Fire alarm system was checked and tagged.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2019
Jul 8, 2019Inspection6 rules cited
12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
“At the time of inspection, food was being stored on floor in closet. Corrected on site: Food was moved.”
Corrected during the visit
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“At the time of inspection, a garbage can without a lid was accessible to children in two rooms.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At the time of inspection, there was no thermometer in the back fridge.”
31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
“At the time of inspection, there was a baby sleeping with a blanket. Corrected on site: Blanket was removed.”
Corrected during the visit
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At the time of inspection, fire alarm system had not been inspected in the past year.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At the time of inspection, employee stated that they use sanitizer instead of washing their hands.”
Jun 30, 2018Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Children were being transported in booster seats, instead of 5-point-harnesses.
“The 4 year old class was being transported in their van with booster seats, not approved for children of their weight. Facility must purchase 5-point-harnesses for children under 40 pounds. Resolution: Facility will purchase 5-point-harnesses for all children under 40 pounds.”
30. Transportation Safety
“The four year old class was being transported in their van with only booster seats, and not the appropriate 5 point harness child restraints, as children must be over 40 lbs before using a booster seat. Provider plans to purchase harnesses before transporting children again.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2018
Jun 30, 2018Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Children were being transported in booster seats, instead of 5-point-harnesses.
“The 4 year old class was being transported in their van with booster seats, not approved for children of their weight. Facility must purchase 5-point-harnesses for children under 40 pounds. Resolution: Facility will purchase 5-point-harnesses for all children under 40 pounds.”
30. Transportation Safety
“The four year old class was being transported in their van with only booster seats, and not the appropriate 5 point harness child restraints, as children must be over 40 lbs before using a booster seat. Provider plans to purchase harnesses before transporting children again.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2018
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool
Is Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool last inspected?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 237-0793 to ask.
What is Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool's phone number?
(208) 237-0793.
Where is Lil Stars Daycare & Preschool?
224 Evans Ln, Chubbuck, ID 83202. The nearest other daycare we list is Mother Goose Preschool, 0.6 miles away.