Malu Family Childcare
CALDWELL, ID·Family Child CareLicensed
Contact information
Address11748 Richmond St, Caldwell, ID, 83605
Phone208-5093384
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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11748 Richmond St, Caldwell, ID, 83605, CALDWELL, ID 83605
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/19/2025
- High4
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk9/19/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of follow up inspection, the provider was unable to obtain physical copies of background checks. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on September 19th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - High risk9/2/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of follow up inspection, the issue of no physical copies of background checks on-site has not been resolved. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on September 2nd, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/2/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of follow up inspection, the fire extinguisher met standards. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on September 2nd, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 9/2/2025 - High risk8/25/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of follow up inspection, the issue of no physical copies of background checks on-site has not been resolved. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on August 25th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/25/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of follow up inspection, the issue of the fire extinguisher not meeting standards has not been resolved. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on August 25th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/25/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety
At time of follow up inspection, the wasp nest has been removed. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on August 25th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 8/25/2025 - High risk8/20/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 1. Provider Age/Supervision
At time of inspection, no physical copies of background checks were on-site. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on August 20th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/20/2025
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 August 20th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/20/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 27. Outdoor Play Areas
At time of inspection, a large wasp nest was on the shed and old food was on the side of the house. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on August 20th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk9/11/2024
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 11. Food Temperatures/Thermometers
At time of follow up inspection, the refrigerator temperature met standards and a meat thermometer was on-site. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on September 11th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 9/11/2024 - Medium risk9/11/2024
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 27. Outdoor Play Areas
At time of follow up inspection, the air conditioning unit was inaccessible to children and the wasp nest was removed. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on September 11th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 9/11/2024
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.
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: CALDWELL
- Type: Family Child Care
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