Preschool Preschool (2-5) 42 children

Meridian Smart Start Academy #51

1690 Cedar Ln, Garden Valley, ID 83622

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42
Capacity
2 years - 5 years
Age range
1:6
State infant ratio
$900/mo
Idaho avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Meridian Smart Start Academy #51

Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 is a preschool located in Garden Valley, Idaho (83622). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing. Licensed capacity is 42 children.

Cost & subsidies in Idaho

Statewide averages: $900/month infant, $700/month preschool. Most Idaho families qualify for assistance through Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) (intake: (208) 332-7212).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Meridian Smart Start Academy #51

Is Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 licensed?
Yes — Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 holds a current Idaho child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 accept?
Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 serves 2 years - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Idaho averages about $900/month for infants and $700/month for preschool. Contact Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 enroll?
Meridian Smart Start Academy #51 has a licensed capacity of 42 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

Verify & learn more

Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.

.gov healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare — Child Care Licensing — license search
Verify a provider directly
.gov childcare.gov
Office of Child Care — childcare.gov
Federal subsidy & CCDF program info
.gov www.acf.hhs.gov
HHS Administration for Children & Families
Child Care & Development Fund oversight
.gov eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
Head Start Center Locator (HHS)
Free programs for income-eligible families
www.childcareaware.org
ChildCare Aware of America
Annual cost reports & state data
childcaredeserts.org
Child Care Deserts (Center for American Progress)
Local supply-vs-demand research by county

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