Little Peoples Academy Inc
IDAHO FALLS, ID·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address543 N Ridge Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402
Phone208-5237615
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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543 N Ridge Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/29/2025
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2025
- Medium risk9/29/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 20. Handwashing Facilities
At time of inspection, there is no hot water in the main building. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on September 29th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/29/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of inspection, the fire extinguisher in the nursery is expired and did not meet standards. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on September 29th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium risk9/29/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 20. Handwashing Facilities
At time of follow up inspection, the handwashing facilities in the main building has hot water. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on September 29th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 9/5/2025 - Medium-High risk9/29/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of follow up inspection, the fire extinguisher in the nursery has been inspected and met standards. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on September 29th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 9/5/2025
2024
- Medium-High risk9/11/2024
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of inspection, Room 6 in the main building needs a fire exit. Provider corrected on-site and has a ladder for the window. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on September 11th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 9/11/2024 - Medium risk9/11/2024
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 14. Dishwashing/Sanitizing
At time of inspection, sanitizer was too strong and did not meet standards in the main facility. Provider corrected on-site and made new sanitizer to meet standards. Bottles in the main facility were only being washed with soap and water. Corrected on-site after proper procedures for bottle washing were posted. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on September 11th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 9/11/2024 - Medium risk9/11/2024
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 17. Garbage Covered/Removed
At time of inspection, a trash can in Room 3 of the main facility was uncovered and accessible to children. Provider corrected on-site and covered it. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on September 11th, 2024. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 9/11/2024
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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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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: IDAHO FALLS
- Type: Child Care Center
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