Early Childhood Development Resources

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IdahoSTARS

IdahoSTARS is a non-profit organization that provides resources and support for child care in Idaho.

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Developmental Milestones

Children learn most rapidly during the first three years of their life and each child develops at their own pace. As a parent, you can track and encourage learning by understanding the milestones of your child’s development.

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Idaho Infant-Toddler Program

Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child’s development.

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NAEYC

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes high-quality early childhood education. NAEYC works to improve the learning experiences of children from birth to age 8.

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Idaho AEYC

Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children is a non-profit organization. Idaho AEYC supports quality early care and education for all children.

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West Ada Early Intervention Preschool Program

The mission of the Early Intervention Program is to offer a diverse range of services for children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays and disabilities.

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Positive Discipline

Positive discipline is a child-centered approach to managing behavior that focuses on teaching and guiding children, rather than punishing them, by setting clear expectations, providing choices, and encouraging them to develop self-control and problem-solving skills while fostering a respectful and supportive environment.

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Head Start Program

Head Start preschool is a free, federally funded program that helps low-income children ages 3 to 5 prepare for school. The program is designed to promote children's development in many areas, including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.

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St. Luke's Children's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

If you're concerned about your child’s development, a team of trained and experienced clinicians will work with you to discover your child’s strengths and struggles, develop a treatment plan, and connect you with community resources that will help your child reach their potential.

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211 The Idaho Care Line

​The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine is a free, statewide community information and referral service, and is a program of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

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Lee Pesky Learning Center

​Lee Pesky Learning Center helps develop self-regulated learners who are connected, self-aware, self-determined, strategic, and resilient.

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Financial Assistance Resources

​Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP)

The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) serves families with children under the age of 13 or over 13 if a child has a disability, providing child care assistance to working families by paying for a portion of child care.

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Child Care Aware of America

Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to eligible military families for child care. The program is administered on behalf of the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. 

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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) provides temporary cash benefits for eligible low-income families and households to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. ​

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More Helpful Resources

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Adult Protection (208) 322-7033

Alcohol Abuse Hotline 800-234-0420

Battered Women Center (208) 343-7025

Better Business Bureau (208) 342-4649

Central District Health (208) 375-5211

Child Protective Services (208) 334-KIDS (5437)

Child Abuse Idaho (208) 855-552-KIDS (5437)

Depression Support Group (208) 375-6277

Domestic Violence Hotline (208) 343-7025

Family Advocate Program (208) 345-3344

Food Bank (208) 336-9643

Highway Emergencies 800-233-1212

Idaho Elks Rehab (208) 489-4444

March of Dimes (208) 336-5421

Mental Health Emergency (208) 334-0808

Meridian City Hall (208) 888-4433

Meridian Library (208) 888-4451

Poison Control 800-222-1222 or 800-860-0620

Meridian Police (208) 888-6678

Red Cross (208) 342-4500

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213

Suicide Prevention 800-273-8255

Treasure Valley Community Resource Center (208) 459-9263

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St. Al's Hospital

Meridian – (208) 367-8500
Boise – (208) 367-2121
Lifeline – (208) 367-8913

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St. Luke's Hospital

Boise – (208) 381-1200
Meridian – (208) 706-5000
Lifeline – (208) 381-4797