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Smart Start Preschool Harris Ranch

BOISE, IDChild Care CenterLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Est. price$850/mo

Contact information

Address3723 S Council Spring Rd, Boise, ID, 83716

CityBOISE, ID 83716

Phone208-7201388

Operating details

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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3723 S Council Spring Rd, Boise, ID, 83716, BOISE, ID 83716

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/12/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk5/12/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision

    At time of follow up inspection, provider is current on background checks. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 12th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 5/12/2026
  2. High risk5/11/2026

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision

    At time of inspection, provider has one staff member that is not current on a background check. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on May 11th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/1/2025

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits

    At time of follow up inspection, the fire extinguisher had been inspected and met standards. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on July 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Corrected 7/1/2025
  2. Medium-High risk6/25/2025

    Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits

    At time of inspection, the fire extinguisher is expired and did not meet standards. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on June 25th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(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.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: BOISE
  • Type: Child Care Center

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