Little People's Academy #3
220 Birch St, Idaho Falls, ID
3.0· 26 reviews
Little Stars
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About
About Little Stars
Little Stars 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 6:30 PM.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
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Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Stars
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Large Child Care Center (26 or more children)
- License number
- #5563
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 20 visits · 23 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 20, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator thermometer was not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
- Sep 19, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Follow-up visit2 rules cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of a disaster and emergency plan and communication policy in place has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of a sanitizer meeting standards has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Follow-up visit2 rules cited
29. General Safety
“At time of follow up investigation, the staff member was terminated on 9/11/25 and the remaining staff are training on performance.”
29. General Safety
“At time of investigation, provider confirmed that a staff member had inappropriately disciplined a child.”
Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
29. General Safety
“At time of follow up investigation, the staff member was terminated on 9/11/25 and the remaining staff are training on performance.”
29. General Safety
“At time of investigation, provider confirmed that a staff member had inappropriately disciplined a child.”
Sep 12, 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.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of inspection, the sanitizer did not meet standards.”
Sep 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Discipline & Behavior Concerns
“There were concerns that a staff member was yelling and pulling a child's arm forcefully. During investigation, it was confirmed to the health department the situation occured. Resolution: The staff member in question was terminated and the remaining staff are training on performance.”
- Apr 7, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2025Follow-up visit3 rules cited
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the garbage can being uncovered has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the fire exit being blocked has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the shed being unsecured has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2025
Show 27 earlier visits
Mar 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, the fire exit was blocked for the [name] room.”
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“At time of inspection, trash can in after school room was uncovered and accessible to children.”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of inspection, the shed with lawn equipment needs to be locked.”
- Oct 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, there is no fire exit in the [name] room.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
2. Pediatric Rescue Breathing CPR/1st Aid
“At time of inspection, CPR/First Aid records are not available for one staff member. Provider corrected on-site and found missing CPR/First Aid record.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
13. Food Contact Surfaces/Sanitizing
“At time of inspection, the sanitizer was too strong.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
“At time of inspection, the provider needs test strips.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, the fire extinguishers are expired and do not meet standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of inspection, the shed needs to be locked. Provider corrected on-site by using a zip tie.”
Jun 4, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
29. General Safety
“At time of investigation, it was confirmed a child has tendencies to get rough with other children.”
Jun 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
29. General Safety
“At time of investigation, it was confirmed a child has tendencies to get rough with other children.”
Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
General Safety
“There were concerns of an aggressive child hurting staff and other children. During an investigation, it was determined that a child had indeed become aggressive with staff and other children. Resolution: The staff are currently training on how to handle behavioral concerns.”
Aug 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
29. General Safety
“At time of inspection, the door to the basement needs latched. Provider corrected on-site and latched the door.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, a Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication policy is not in place. Provider corrected on-site as located it.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 30, 2022Follow-up visit4 rules cited
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
20. Handwashing Facilities
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
Aug 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, provider is not current on background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2022
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan are not up to date.”
27. Outdoor Play Areas
“At time of inspection, the fence has gaps.”
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
“At time of inspection, there were chemicals in the closet accessible to children.”
20. Handwashing Facilities
“At time of inspection, there was no hot water in the after school room.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator temperature did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and turned refrigerator down.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
- Feb 24, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2022Follow-up visit2 rules cited
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2022
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of follow up inspection, this issue has not been resolved.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2022
Feb 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, the smoke alarm needs an annual check.”
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, provider is not current on background checks.”
Sep 13, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current.”
Corrected during the visit
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of follow up inspection, provider is current on background checks.”
Corrected during the visit
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal
“At time of follow up inspection, there is hot water in the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2021
Aug 13, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
“At time of inspection, paint cans were on the ground. Provider corrected on-site and removed.”
Corrected during the visit
1. Provider Age/Supervision
“At time of inspection, provider is not current on background checks.”
5. Immunization Records
“At time of inspection, immunization records are not current.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, food temperatures did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and turned down the fridge.”
Corrected during the visit
18. Plumbing/Sewage Disposal
“At time of inspection, there is no hot water in the restroom.”
Aug 25, 2020Inspection5 rules cited
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of follow up inspection, the fire smoke detector met standards.”
Corrected during the visit
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At time of follow up inspection, provider had CPSC certificate for cribs.”
Corrected during the visit
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“This issue was corrected at initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2020
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“This issue was corrected at initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2020
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“This issue was corrected at initial inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2020
Aug 12, 2020Inspection5 rules cited
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator's temperature is not at standard. Provider corrected on-site and turned down.”
Corrected during the visit
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At time of inspection, the Disaster and Emergency plan were not up to date. Provider corrected on-site and updated.”
Corrected during the visit
25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“At time of inspection, proof is needed that cribs have CPSC certification.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At time of inspection, the sanitizer used did not meet standards. Provider corrected on-site and remade.”
Corrected during the visit
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“At time of inspection, the fire smoke detector needs checked.”
Sep 17, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“At the time of inspection, immunizations are being reviewed.”
5. Immunization Records
“Corrected: Immunization records are up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2019
Sep 17, 2019Inspection2 rules cited
5. Immunization Records
“At the time of inspection, immunizations are being reviewed.”
5. Immunization Records
“Corrected: Immunization records are up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2019
Feb 19, 2019Follow-up visit6 rules cited
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At the time of inspection, the fridge in the toddler room was missing a thermometer.”
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At the time of inspection, disaster and emergency plan was incomplete.”
29. General Safety
“At the time of inspection, step ladders were needed for window exits in case of fire.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“Corrected: Inspector provided thermometers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2019
29. General Safety
“Corrected: Facility ordered 2 emergency ladders for window exits.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2019
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“Corrected: Plan was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2019
Feb 19, 2019Inspection6 rules cited
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“At the time of inspection, the fridge in the toddler room was missing a thermometer.”
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“At the time of inspection, disaster and emergency plan was incomplete.”
29. General Safety
“At the time of inspection, step ladders were needed for window exits in case of fire.”
11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
“Corrected: Inspector provided thermometers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2019
29. General Safety
“Corrected: Facility ordered 2 emergency ladders for window exits.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2019
6. Disaster and Emergency Plan and Communication
“Corrected: Plan was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2019
Sep 17, 2018Inspection4 rules cited
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
“Corrected on site: Cabinet was latched and knife was moved out of access of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2018
3. Child-Staff Ratio
“Corrected on site: Provider called another staff member in and facility came into compliance with child-staff ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2018
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“Corrected on site: Facility found disinfectant for diaper changing station.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2018
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“Corrected: Garbage can is covered.”
Corrected during the visit
Sep 7, 2018Inspection4 rules cited
17. Garbage Covered/Removed
“At the time of inspection, garbage was not covered.”
16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
“At the time of inspection, child lock on cabinet where medicines and hazardous substances are kept was not completely latched, and a knife was left out on a cutting board.”
3. Child-Staff Ratio
“While Health Inspector was in the facility, facility became out of compliance with child-staff ratio.”
21. Diaper Changing Facilities
“At the time of inspection, facility needs disinfectant for diaper changing.”
Sep 19, 2017Inspection5 rules cited
21. Handwashing Facilities
“No hot water in bathroom. Corrected 10/20/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2017
7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
“Need fire inspection for smoke alarm. Corrected 10/11/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2017
22. Diaper Changing Facilities
“Two diaper changing mats have rips. 10/11/2017- Ripped mats have been replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2017
26. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
“Provider has a homemade crib. Need to provide paperwork to meet standards. Provider removed homemade crib 10/11/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2017
5. Immunization Records
“Immunizations not up to date. Corrected 10/20/2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2017
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FAQ
Questions about Little Stars
Is Little Stars licensed?
Yes. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Stars last inspected?
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Stars had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 13 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Little Stars' hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Stars cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (208) 360-5559 to ask.
What is Little Stars' phone number?
(208) 360-5559.
Where is Little Stars?
487 4th St, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. The nearest other daycare we list is Lots Of Laughs Preschool and Childcare, 0.1 miles away.