Check out these local businesses here in the Treasure Valley, owned by wonderful families.
Take a look at what our Kids Choice families can provide you and your community with.
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Important Resources
Idaho Starts
idahostars.org
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
cdc.gov
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
healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Early Intervention Services meet developmental needs of the child and needs of the family to support the child’s development.
NAEYC
naeyc.org
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
idahoaeyc.org
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
healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
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
positivediscipline.com
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
www.EvolutionPWidaho.com
(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.
Shannon Miles, MFT
www.ShannonMilesMFT.com
(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
www.funnfitinflatables.com
(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
www.willowcreekgrill.com
(208) 343-5544
Scott Weiss – Owner
A steady stream of great food, friendly service & good times!
Lucky Lawns
www.luckylawncare.com
(208) 322-7777
Jeff Simpson – Owner
Locally owned, environmentally conscious lawn care at a reasonable cost.
Lucky Fins Grill
www.luckyfinsgrill.com
(208) 888-FINS(3467)
Academy Mortgage Corporation
www.academymortgageidaho.com
(208) 672-9777
Whittney Curran – Loan Officer
River City Vet
www.vetmeridian.com
(208) 888-7300
Dr. Sara Liddell – DVM
Gino’s
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.
Helpful Resources
Idaho Care Line
211
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
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
(Early) – (208) 344-9187
Health and Welfare
Caldwell – (208) 454-0421
Nampa – (208) 465-8452
Boise – (208) 334-6800
(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
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
Canyon County – (208) 454-7531
SIDS Alliance/First Candle
800-221-7437
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
Southwest District Health
Caldwell – 455-5300
Nampa – (208) 465-8400
St. Al’s
Meridian – (208) 367-8500
Boise – (208) 367-2121
Lifeline – (208) 367-8913
St. Luke’s
Boise – (208) 381-1200
Meridian – (208) 706-5000
Lifeline – (208) 381-4797
Suicide Prevention
800-273-8255
Treasure Valley Community Resource Center
(208) 459-9263