BRIGHTER BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER
MERIDIAN, ID·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1463 E Star Dr, Meridian, ID, 83646
Phone208-8841515
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1463 E Star Dr, Meridian, ID, 83646, MERIDIAN, ID 83646
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- 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: 7/22/2025
- High6
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk7/22/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of investigation, the director confirmed a child was left outside and unattended for 20 minutes. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on July 22nd, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - High risk7/22/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of follow up investigation, the provider has scheduled supervision training and plans to implement name-to-face checks for further compliance. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on July 22nd, 2025. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 7/22/2025 - High risk7/17/2025
Substantiated incident: Supervision Concerns (Business Practices, Supervision Concern)
There were concerns that a child had been left outside unsupervised. During the investigation, it was confirmed that a child had been left outside unsupervised for approximately 20 minutes. Resolution: The provider has agreed to do an all staff Active Supervision TTA with IdahoSTARS and implement name-to-face checks. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.
Not corrected - High risk3/28/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of investigation, the provider confirmed that a child had left the facility without being noticed. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on March 28th, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - High risk3/28/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of follow up investigation, the provider has called the fire marshall to inquire about locking the doors that go out to the street. The facility is requiring all staff to take the Active Supervision TTA training and rewriting their policy on bathroom supervision. Facility has also been in contact with the child's parents about the child continually trying to escape. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on March 28th, 2025. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 3/28/2025 - High risk3/26/2025
Substantiated incident: Supervision Concerns (Business Practices, Child Abuse and Neglect, Supervision Concern)
There were concerns that a child had escaped from the facility. During investigation, the health department and law enforcement both determined that a child had left the facility and was walking out on a busy street for a substantial amount of time. Resolution: Provider has called the fire marshall to inquire about locking the doors that go out to the street. The facility is requiring all staff to take the Active Supervision TTA training and rewriting their policy on bathroom supervision. Facility has also been in contact with the child's parents about the child continually trying to escape. Children are no longer allowed to use the lobby restroom. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.
Not corrected
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
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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: MERIDIAN
- Type: Child Care Center
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