Licensing Requirements

• Daycare & Preschool licensing varies by municipality.
• View Coeur d'Alene licensing requirements.

Is my child ready for Kindergarten?

• Learn about United Way of North Idaho's Ready for Kindergarten Program
• FREE Developmental Screening for 0-5 year old kids in Coeur d'Alene School District.
  These are free screenings for children who live in the Coeur d'Alene School District and are between the ages of 0 to 5 yrs old. The purpose is to provide parents with information regarding their child's development in: Speech & Language Skills, Gross/Fine Motor (Large & Small Muscle) Skills, Basic Academic Concepts, Vision & Hearing.

North Idaho Head Start & Pre-K Programs

• North Idaho College Head Start
  This site includes an overview of the Head Start program, North Idaho Head Start locations and a locator, applications for Head Start, and links to related sites.
• Mountain States Early Head Start

Other Early Childhood Education Resources

• Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (IAEYC)
• Early Childhood Information Clearinghouse
• Idaho Head Start Association