What is Boise Childcare Match?

Boise Childcare Match is a comprehensive online resource to help you find the childcare or preschool program that best meets your unique set of needs.

How does Boise Childcare Match work?

Boise Childcare Match has an extensive database of local childcare providers and pre-school programs. By using the website’s search capabilities, you are able to specify what’s important to you: including size of daycare, geographic location, days/hours of operation and age of children accepted. These customized searches provide an efficient way to find the exact type of childcare you are looking for. You have the ability to make your searches as broad or narrow as you wish.

What make the Boise Childcare Match unique?

This site was developed by a working mom with a working parent’s busy lifestyle in mind. Boise Childcare Match provides an efficient, technology-based way to access childcare/preschool information on demand. Boise Childcare Match provides the most comprehensive information you will find online about childcare providers and preschool programs in Boise.

Is all the information on your site current?

While we take great efforts to ensure the site is current and up-to-date, information can change quickly. If you find information that is not current, please email us at info@boisechildcarematch.com.

How do I access Boise Childcare Match’s childcare provider database?

In order to access this information, you must first purchase a subscription to Boise Childcare Match.

How much does a subscription cost?

The subscription fee to join Boise Childcare Match is as follows:

• $19.99 for 30 days
• $29.99 for 60 days
• $39.99 for 90 days

How does this subscription work?

As a new user, you will first register a unique username and password. After getting your username and password established, you can pay for your subscription securely online. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and PayPal. While your subscription is active, your username and password will give you unlimited access to the provider database.

What happens after my subscription expires?

Once your subscription expires, you will no longer have access to the provider database however, your unique username and password will allow you to re-subscribe at anytime. The process to re-subscribe is quick and easy.

What kind of information do you provide about the childcare and preschool programs listed on your site?

All the programs and providers listed on this site include a contact name, phone number and address. Additionally, we list the total number of children the provider is licensed to care for and what type of childcare facility they operate. We define the type of childcare facility as follows: 1) a “family” facility is a small, in-home environment that is licensed to care for 1-6 children, 2) a “group” facility is a larger in-home setting that is licensed to care for 7-12 children, and (3) a “commercial” facility is the largest type of childcare environment and is licensed to care for 13 or more children.

In addition to this basic information, if the childcare or preschool has elected to provide supplemental details, you will also learn more about the provider’s educational background and training related to children. We also give information about the program’s focus/philosophy/teaching methods as well as discipline policies. There are descriptions of the physical environment including pets, non-smoking, etc. We also note the types of activities offered including arts/crafts, gymnastics, field trips and foreign languages. This comprehensive information will help you narrow the field of options and find the environment that’s best suited for your child. Click here to view an actual provider profile.

How does Boise Childcare Match obtain information on the childcare and preschool programs listed on the site?

We’ve contacted hundreds of local childcare and preschool programs in order to obtain the most comprehensive information available. Many of the local preschools and childcare programs have elected to provide us with supplemental information. We’ve incorporated that data along with our own research to build Boise Childcare Match's extensive provider database.

What does the star (*) next to a provider mean in the search results?

The star means that the childcare or preschool has provided supplemental information.

Does your site supply information on childcare providers based outside of Boise like in Meridian, Nampa or Caldwell?

In the future, we would like to include childcare information for providers outside of Boise however, at this time we only have Boise childcare and pre-school programs listed in our database.

Does Boise Childcare Match guarantee the quality of the providers listed?

While Boise Childcare Match is an effective tool for finding childcare options, we do not endorse or recommend any providers listed on the site. It is up to you to do the proper research and follow up. We recommend that you interview each potential provider and use the high-quality childcare checklist.

I visited one of the childcare sites listed on Boise Childcare Match and I’d like to leave some feedback about a provider. Can I do this?

We provide a place for you to leave comments about the providers you’ve encountered during your search. Your feedback is useful to other parents who are also looking for childcare. At the bottom of each provider page, we provide a hyperlink for you to write a review and leave your comments.

Do all the providers listed on your site have current openings?

No, not all providers listed will have current openings however, most child care businesses keep a wait list and enrollment numbers can change quickly. If you like a provider and they don’t have a slot open, be sure to put your child on their wait list. In some cases, it’s a good idea to get your child on the wait list even before they are born as some established providers can have substantial wait times.

I’ve plugged in my search criteria but I’m not coming up with any matches. What should I do?

If you create a search and don’t get any matches, broaden your search criteria.