University Childcare
BLACKFOOT, ID·(FCC)Group Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address252 Monroe St, Blackfoot, ID, 83221
Phone208-9708898
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High14
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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252 Monroe St, Blackfoot, ID, 83221, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
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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
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2025
- High5
- Medium-High14
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk5/13/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of follow up investigation, an ottoman was placed by the window as a second exit access. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on May 13th, 2025. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium risk5/13/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 21. Diaper Changing Facilities
At time of follow up investigation, the diaper changing mat has a new cover. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on May 13th, 2025. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium-High risk5/13/2025
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 May 13th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium-High risk5/13/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of follow up inspection, platform has been installed under window in sleeping room. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 13th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium risk5/13/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 21. Diaper Changing Facilities
At time of follow-up inspection, the diaper changing mats have been replaced. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 13th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium-High risk5/13/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records
At time of follow up investigation, immunization records are current. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on May 13th, 2025. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium-High risk5/9/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records
At time of investigation, provider is not current on 1 immunization record. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on May 9th, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/9/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of investigation, the sleeping room needs an approved second exit access. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on May 9th, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - High risk5/9/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 16. Medicines/Hazardous Substances
At time of investigation, Raid was accessible to children. Provider corrected on-site and secured the hazardous substance. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on May 9th, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/9/2025 - Medium risk5/9/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 21. Diaper Changing Facilities
At time of investigation, the diaper changing mat was ripped. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on May 9th, 2025. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/7/2025
Substantiated incident: Health & Safety Concerns (Health and Safety)
There were concerns of the provider's ability to keep up on health & safety standards including clutter, diapering practices, fire code requirements, and outside and inside play area safety standards. During an investigation, there was a diapering pad that was ripped, chemicals accessible to the children, excessive clutter & debris in outside play area, and no emergency access in the "sleeping room". Resolution: The provider added proper emergency access in the sleeping room, the diaper pad was covered with a back-up on site, and the outdoor play areas were clean-up and safe for children. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.
Not corrected - High risk5/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of follow up inspection, provider placed chair in hallway to supervise naptime. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/1/2025 - High risk5/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
At time of follow up inspection, the swing has been replaced with a bassinet. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/1/2025 - Medium-High risk5/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety
At time of follow up inspection, the clutter has been cleaned up and access to the exit in the laundry room is now available. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 5/1/2025 - Medium risk5/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 21. Diaper Changing Facilities
At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the diaper pads having rips in them have not been resolved. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of follow up inspection, the smoke detectors are installed in the napping rooms. The issue of the windows needing platforms greater than 44" has not been resolved. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 5. Immunization Records
At time of follow up inspection, the issue of immunization records not being current has not been resolved. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on May 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - High risk4/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of inspection, 5 children were unsupervised and not in direct sight or sound of the provider. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on April 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - High risk4/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 31. Safe Sleep-Alone, on back CPSC crib
At time of inspection, a child was sleeping in a swing. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on April 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety
At time of inspection, the house has excess clutter causing tripping hazards and lack of access to the exit. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on April 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium risk4/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 27. Outdoor Play Areas
At time of inspection, tree branches were in the yard. Provider corrected on-site and cleaned them up. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on April 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 4/1/2025 - Medium risk4/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 25. Sleeping-Play Areas, Restrooms Clean
At time of inspection, there are falling hazards in the middle room. Provider corrected on-site by closing the room and will no longer use the room. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on April 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 4/1/2025 - Medium-High risk4/1/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of inspection, there are no smoke detectors in the sleeping rooms and second exit was blocked with clutter. Windows need platforms greater than 44". Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on April 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/1/2025
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 April 1st, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/24/2025
Substantiated incident: Health & Safety Concerns (Health and Safety)
There were concerns that there were trash, toys, and all sorts of clutter covering the floors and counters. Additionally it was noted that there was dried throw up and garbage in the infant sleep room. During the investigation, these allegations were confirmed. Additionally, multiple playpens had large holes in the mesh causing a strangulation hazard. Resolution: The yard had been cleared of hazardous debris by provider's family. Playpens that were torn were removed from the premises. The facility was mostly free of clutter and safe for children to be in. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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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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