Best Daycares in Meridian, ID — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 27 daycares and childcare centers in Meridian based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Meridian

  1. #1 — The Goddard School Score: 95%

    Preschool & Daycare in Meridian, ID

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Stage of Learning Preschool Score: 86%

    Stage of Learning Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stageoflearning.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Chasing Rainbows Academy Score: 86%

    Chasing Rainbows Academy is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://chasingrainbowsacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Precious Hands ACADEMY Score: 86%

    Precious Hands ACADEMY is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://precioushandsacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Treehouse Kids Academy Score: 86%

    Treehouse Kids Academy is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.treehousekidsacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Rainbow Days Preschool Score: 86%

    Rainbow Days Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rainbowdayspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — The Learning World Preschool Score: 86%

    The Learning World Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://thelearningworldpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — The Goddard School of Meridian Score: 86%

    The Goddard School of Meridian is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/id/meridian/meridian.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Raisin Angels Preschool Score: 86%

    Raisin Angels Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://raisinangels.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Primrose School of South Meridian Score: 86%

    Primrose School of South Meridian is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/south-meridian?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=school-about.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Magical Minds Preschool Score: 86%

    Magical Minds Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://magicalmindspreschool.com/#/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — A Step Ahead Preschool and Childcare Score: 86%

    A Step Ahead Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://astepaheadpreschoolidaho.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Primrose School of North Meridian Score: 86%

    Primrose School of North Meridian is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/north-meridian.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Bright Shining Stars Preschool Score: 80%

    Bright Shining Stars Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, education. Website: http://www.BrightShiningStars.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Education. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Bright Beginnings Montessori Preschool Score: 71%

    Bright Beginnings Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://brightbeginningsidaho.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — King's Kids Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 71%

    King's Kids Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://kingskidsmeridian.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Premier Kids Preschool and Childcare Score: 71%

    Premier Kids Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.premierkidschildcare.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — The Preschool Squad Score: 69%

    The Preschool Squad is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ThePreschoolSquad.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — LLA Preschool Through Play LLC Score: 69%

    LLA Preschool Through Play LLC is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://linderlearningacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Montessori Academy Preschool Score: 69%

    Montessori Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.montessoriacademyidaho.com/preschools/id/boise/meridian/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  21. #21 — The Owl's Nest Daycare and Preschool Score: 69%

    The Owl's Nest Daycare and Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.owlsnestdaycare.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Brighter Beginnings Learning Center Score: 69%

    Brighter Beginnings Learning Center is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.brighterblc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Curious Minds Learning Center Score: 69%

    Curious Minds Learning Center is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://curiousmindslc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — New Thought Montessori Score: 60%

    New Thought Montessori is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.newthoughtmontessorischool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  25. #25 — My Friend Mary's Preschool Score: 60%

    My Friend Mary's Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.maryspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Mrs. Pam's Preschool Score: 49%

    Mrs. Pam's Preschool is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, school, private school.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Private school. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Little Tikes University Score: 49%

    Little Tikes University is a childcare center in Meridian, ID. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Meridian?
The Goddard School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Meridian based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Meridian?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Meridian?
Childcare costs in Meridian vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.