More childcare is on the way in Idaho [Video]

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Workforce Development Council has partnered with Wonderschool to help start or expand small childcare businesses. The grant has already helped create additional seats for Idaho children with hopes of more applying for the grant, growing that number.

• In 2024, 20 total projects have created 1,928 additional seats for children.
• A childcare assessment gap found that over 74,670 children need potential childcare and only 55,850 childcare slots exist in the state.
• For more information on the grant program and how to apply, click here.

(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)

It’s an important part of a child’s development.

“Children only have one chance at a childhood they don’t get redo’s,” said Laura Henning, local daycare owner.

That’s why quality daycare service is vital to small childcare business owner Laura Henning, but she knows the challenges parents in the Treasure Valley face.

“There just aren’t options for childcare …