Southeast Idaho · Home-Based Childcare
Dedication & Support— We Go Above and Beyond for Your Family
A quiet home where every child is known by name—learning through comfort, curiosity, and skill-building play. Southeast Idaho families trust Discovery Day for care that feels like family, not a crowd.
Speak directly with Shalee Claiborne—no call center, no waiting.
Childcare in a Caring Idaho Falls Home
Serving families across Southeast Idaho with personalized, home-based care for children of all ages—led by Shalee Claiborne.
Now enrolling at our Idaho Falls home
Join Our Idaho Falls Family
- 📍 1435 Alameda Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
- 👶 Ages 0–12 (all ages welcome)
- 💛 Rates starting at $35/day
- ⭐ Over 38 years of combined childcare experience
Full-time care in a safe, nurturing home environment with individual attention from Shalee Claiborne.
Limited spots—our small home program fills quickly. Call today to check availability.
Schedule a tour →Childcare & After-School in Idaho Falls
Two simple programs—no summer camp, no corporate runaround. Just consistent, caring support for your family.
Hear What Parents Have To Say
Real Facebook reviews · Families staying 5+ years
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Your child deserves to be known by name
Take the next step—a quick call costs nothing, and Shalee will answer your questions personally.
Limited spots—our small home program fills quickly. Call today to check availability.
Why Families Choose Discovery Day
Small by design
A quiet home setting with a few consistent caregivers—your child is never lost in a crowd.
Education & comfort
Age-appropriate learning woven into a calm, nurturing routine that helps children feel secure.
Skill-building play
Purposeful play that builds confidence, creativity, and real-world skills—not just busy time.
All ages welcome
From little ones to school-age children—families find one trusted place for the whole household.
After-school care
A safe, familiar home to land after the school bell—homework help, snacks, and supervised play.
Direct communication
Talk directly with Shalee—no call center, no rotating strangers. You always know who is caring for your child.
About Discovery Day
We're not the biggest daycare in town—and that's intentional. Discovery Day is a quiet home where Shalee Claiborne and a small team nurture every child with education, comfort, and purposeful play.
Read our story →Learning Through Play
Our home is organized into inviting learning centers—so every child explores, creates, and builds skills in a space that feels natural, not institutional.
Blocks & Building
STEM thinking through hands-on construction
Arts & Creativity
Expression, fine motor skills, and confidence
Dramatic Play
Social skills and imagination in a cozy space
Books & Stories
Early literacy and a love of reading
Music & Movement
Rhythm, coordination, and joyful energy
Math & Discovery
Curiosity-led exploration every day
A home—not a warehouse
Discovery Day operates from a peaceful Idaho Falls home where children feel like guests in an extended family—not numbers on a clipboard. Parents tell us the difference is immediate: calmer drop-offs, happier pickups, and children who actually want to come back.
Play with purpose
Every activity is chosen to build skills that matter: problem-solving, cooperation, self-regulation, and creativity. We balance structured learning with the freedom to explore—because children learn best when they feel safe and engaged.
Outdoor play in a safe backyard
Fresh air, supervised outdoor time, and creative play in a secure backyard space—weather permitting. Children move, explore, and recharge without the overwhelm of a commercial playground.
Meet Shalee & your caregivers
Led by Shalee Claiborne with a small, dedicated team, Discovery Day offers the consistency large centers cannot. The same faces greet your child every morning—building trust that helps little ones thrive.
Still thinking it over?
Most parents wish they had found a smaller, calmer program sooner. A five-minute call with Shalee can tell you if we have a spot for your family.
Limited spots—our small home program fills quickly. Call today to check availability.