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Child Care Provider Information

Southeastern District Health Department (SDHD) works in conjunction with the cities of Pocatello, Chubbuck, and the Department of Health & Welfare (ICCP, Idaho Child Care Program) to inspect and license child care facilities in our district.

SDHD also provides technical assistance regarding health and safety issues (education and prevention of communicable diseases) for child care facilities.

  • Did you know that if you are a food handler, day care provider/worker, or a health care worker there are restrictions according to the Rules and Regulations Governing Idaho Reportable Diseases for returning to work after being diagnosed with a reportable disease?
  • Did you know if your child attends day care and he/she has tested positive for a reportable disease, he/she is restricted from attending day care according to the Rules and Regulations Governing Idaho Reportable Diseases?
  • Examples include, but are not limited to: Giardiasis, Campylobacteriosis, E-coli, Hepatitis A, Salmonellosis, and Shigellosis.

For more information refer to Rules and Regulations Governing Idaho Reportable Diseases (IDAPA 16.02.10) or Rules Governing Food Safety and Sanitation standards for Food Establishments (IDAPA 16.02.19 (The Idaho Food Code)).

Child Care Manual - A Resource for Child Care Providers (6MB) (pdf)

SDHD Injury Prevention Information

SDHD Handwashing Information

Other helpful links:

  • Child Care Licensing
  • Idaho Statutes Title 39 Health and Safety for Basic Child Care License
  • Immunization Requirements for Children attending Licensed Day Care Facilities in Idaho
  • Rules and Regulations for governing Idaho reportable diseases
  • ICCP Rules
  • Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) Requirements
  • Idaho Child Health Insurance Site (CHIP)
  • Fire Safety for Day Cares
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • Children Protective Services Contacts

For more information, contact:

Michelle Moser, EHS

(208) 478-6318

All information is general in nature and is not intended to be used as a substitute for appropriate professional advice. For more information please visit our contact page or Idaho Careline: 211. Mailing address: ATTN: Web Information Team, Southeastern District Health Department, 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201 or e-mail the webmaster at .

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Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 01:30 PM

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