Melinda's Daycare
BLACKFOOT, ID·(FCC)Group Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address31 S 800 W, BLACKFOOT, ID, 83221
Phone208-9323047
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/3/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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31 S 800 W, BLACKFOOT, ID, 83221, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/3/2024
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- Medium risk12/3/2024
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 12. Food Storage/Cross Contamination
At time of inspection, raw meat was above ready to eat food. Provider corrected on-site and moved to a leak proof container. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on December 3rd, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 12/3/2024 - High risk12/3/2024
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
At time of inspection, medications and oils were accessible to children. Provider corrected on-site and moved out of reach. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on December 3rd, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 12/3/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$850/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Idaho run about $724/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Idaho by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: BLACKFOOT
- Type: (FCC)Group Child Care
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