Local Recommendations-
Check out these local businesses here in the Treasure Valley, owned by wonderful families.
Important Resources-
Take a look at what our Kids Choice families can provide you and your community with.
Helpful Resources
Want to know the number for poison control? Want to find the number to your local library, or need an emergency help number? Click below for helpful contact information.
Helpful
Resources
Adult Protection -
(2080 322-7033
Alcohol Abuse Hotline -
800-234-0420
Battered Women Center -
(208) 343-7025
Better Business Bureau -
(208) 342-4649
Central District Health-
Boise (208) 375-5211
Child Abuse Treasure Valley -
(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
Head Start Association -
(208) 345-1182
Head Start Association (Early)
(208) 344-9187
Health and Welfare -
Caldwell (208) 454-0421
Health and Welfare -
Nampa (208) 465-8452
Health and Welfare -
Boise (208) 334-6800
Health and Welfare -
(Benefit Line) (208) 334-6700
Highway Emergencies -
800-233-1212
Idaho Elks Rehab -
(208) 489-4444
March of Dimes -
(208) 336-5421
Mental Health Emergency
(208) 334-0808
St. Alphonsus Meridian -
(208) 367-8500
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
Rape Crisis- (208) 345-7273
Red Cross - (208) 342-4500
Sheriff (Non Emergency)
Ada County - (208) 377-6790
Sheriff (Non Emergency)
Canyon County - (208) 454-7531
SIDS Alliance/First Candle -
800-221-7437
Social Security Administration -
800-772-1213
Southwest District Health
Caldwell - 455-5300
Southwest District Health
Nampa - (208) 465-8400
St. Al's Boise -
(208) 367-2121
St. Al's Lifeline -
(208) 367-8913
St. Luke's Boise -
(208) 381-1200
St. Luke's Meridian -
(208) 706-5000
St. Luke's Lifeline -
(208) 381-4797
Suicide Prevention -
800-273-8255
Treasure Valley Community
Resource Center 459-9263
Important Resources
Idaho STARS is a statewide program who's mission is to promote high quality, inclusive child care. Idaho STARS assists parents and providers with all of their childcare needs.
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.
Idaho Infant Toddler Program
Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child's development.
NAEYC
The National Association for the Education of Young Children provides opportunities to build better futures for all young children. Early childhood education provides a great foundation for young children to succeed in school and beyond.
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.
Idaho Child Care Program
Idaho's Child Care Program helps low-income families pay for child care. Assistance is available to families with parents who are employed, attend school or participate in an approved activity.
Positive Discipline
Kids Choice uses a program called Positive Discipline which is designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities.
Local
Recommendations
Kids Choice recommends the following companies who have provided us with excellent service, and/or is one of our wonderful Kids Choice families.
Evolution Pressure Washing -
(208) 353-4879
Evolution Pressure Washing provides exterior cleaning by power washing or soft washing. They offer residential and commercial services. Based out of Eagle, ID Evolution covers rain gutters, stain removal, wood restoration, construction cleanup, fleet washing, window washing and more.
(208) 761-7677
Shannon Miles is a marriage and family therapist who also offers classes for parents, including Positive Discipline, the technique used at Kids Choice.
Fun 'N Fit Inflatables -
(208) 887-1493
Fun 'N Fit Inflatables is a proud member of SIOTO (Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization) and is professionally trained in the safe operating procedures of inflatables.
Willowcreek Grill -
(208) 343-5544
Scott Weiss - Owner
A steady stream of great food, friendly service & good times!
Lucky Lawns -
(208) 322-7777
Jeff Simpson - Owner
Locally owned, environmentally conscious lawn care at a reasonable cost.
Lucky Fins Grill -
(208) 888-FINS(3467)
Academy Mortgage Corporation -
www.academymortgageidaho.com
(208) 672-9777
Whittney Curran - Loan Officer
River City Vet -
(208) 888-7300
Dr. Sara Liddell - DVM
Gino's Italian Ristorante & Bar -
(208) 887-7710
Authentic Italian Food
3015 W. McMillan Road, Meridian, ID
Angel in Your Corner -
(208) 350-3937
Sue Shaner - Caregiver
Nanny and Seniors. Errands, shopping, meal prep, lite housekeeping
The Coffee Studio -
(208) 870-8624
6360 N. Saguaro Hills Avenue, Meridian, ID
Fetch! Pet Care -
www.fetchpetcare.com/boise
(208) 629-7272
Providing professional pet sitting & dog walking services
Five Mile Farm & Greenhouses -
www.5milefarm.com
(208) 362-3242
Boise's Premier Neighborhood Nursery Specializing in Hanging Baskets, Pots, Bedding Plants, Perennials, Herbs & Vegetables
If you would like your business listed, please send an email with your information to jackie@mykidschoice.com or drop your business card at the front desk and ask the director to add it to our website.