The Learning Garden Children's Center

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances

At time of inspection, creams and chemicals were accessible to children under the sink in one classroom. Provider corrected on-site and moved. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on March 13th, 2026. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety

At time of follow up investigation, the staff member is no longer employed with this facility. The facility has a discipline policy that includes self improvement and redirection. Provider will have regular meetings to discuss acceptable behavior and will look into applicable trainings. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on July 22nd, 2025. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety

At time of investigation, Provider acknowledged a staff member mishandled a child. There was video footage that confirmed this. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on July 22nd, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Substantiated incident: General Safety Concerns (Business Practices, Health and Safety, Supervision Concern)

There were concerns that a staff member hit a child in their care and possibly other victims that were not reported. During the investigation, it was verified a staff member had been mutually let go over concerning multiple mishandling of negative behaviors. While investigating, the health department watched footage and determined that this staff member grabbed a child by the arm and drug them across the floor. Resolution: The provider agreed to have regular staff meetings to discuss acceptable behavior when dealing with discipline and what is not acceptable. Law enforcement interviewed the staff member but declined to press charges. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records

At time of follow up inspection, immunization records are current. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on March 6th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

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

At time of follow up investigation, the provider has implemented additional training for staff members to be more engaged with children to provide better supervision practices. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on February 20th, 2025. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

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

At time of investigation, a lack of supervision resulted in a child being injured from falling down a set of stairs and failed to inform parents timely. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on February 20th, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).

Substantiated incident: Supervision Concerns (Health and Safety, Supervision Concern)

There were concerns that this facility is consistently out of staff/child ratios. Additionally, there were concerns about a loft being unsafe for children and staff not reporting injuries to the families. During the investigation is was determined that a child did get injured on the loft and it was not reported to parents until pick-up. Additionally, a garbage can was easily accessible and children were getting into them. Resolution: The health department discussed supervision training with provider which training was conducted with staff on proper supervision at a later time. The garbage can was moved to the bathroom and now inaccessible. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.

Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records

At time of inspection, provider is not current on immunization records. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on February 7th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).