This school is beyond amazing. My daughter had attended Foothills for 2 years and I cannot express…read morehow happy I am with this school and our experience with it. The teacher to student ratio is extremely low, and the learning environment is ideal for shaping young students lives. I could not be happier with Foothills.

Great school with a great location, a little pricey for private schools but Pre-School (Early…read moreLearners) program is especially strong.

My children attended the school for 4+ years. We were fortunate enough to be able to skip the…read morewaitlist as we were moving from another Nobel Learning Community school in another state. My children had experience with 3 main teachers, two of whom were fantastic. The classrooms are set up with one main teacher who has to have Montessori certification and one assistant teacher who does not have to be certified in Montessori education. There is one classroom for toddlers (ages 2-3) and 6 other classrooms (ages 3-6/kindergarten). The upper classes have about 22 students/teacher+ assistant. I assume that each school is as good as the staff/teachers who work there. Children can start as young as 2 years old in room 1. The main teacher in room 1 Ms Rose was very patient, loving, and had everything under control. Other teacher in room 6, Ms Kat, was the best teacher I've ever met. She made sure that children were learning, came up with various aids/behavioral strategies when children were struggling and she is very dedicated to teaching. She was always busy teaching the children, working with them, and making sure they were learning. My other child who moved up from room one to another classroom had a less than desirable experience as he did not learn much in his upper class and we ended up transferring him (after addressing our concerns first with that teacher and then the principal) to room 6 and the amazing Ms Kat who brought him up to speed in less than 10 months! The principal, Ms Lila is a very lovely lady, knows everyone by name, and runs the school well. Her door is always open and she is always available to listen to concerns and answer questions as needed. The school organizes a few events during the year and it feels like the staff is putting a lot of effort into providing the children with nice learning environment. Overall, I'd recommend the school but make sure you are on top of what your child is learning.

We absolutely love this school for so many reasons. Our son and daughter both went here and I feel…read morelike they are a huge advantage because of it. The Principal, Miss Jamie is so warm, kind, smart, and trustworthy-- you literally could not find a better person for this role. She is always coming up with fun ideas for the kids, parents, and her staff and she's a true leader. I think all of the teachers here are really great but especially my son's teachers Miss Emily and Miss Cari. Miss Emily has been at this school for (i can't remember exactly) but 15-20 years. She is totally professional and the BEST teacher. We feel so lucky to have her. Miss Cari was her assistant and I think she is in school to become an official teacher and we also think the world of her. She had cute inside jokes with our son and was always bringing a smile to his face. The school is clean, safe, organized and I always felt comfortable having our kids here. We will miss this school!

This school is the best. Simply amazing teachers. I wish every child could experience this school.read more

From the owner: Giving Children Education For Life…read more Rose Hill Montessori School provides an exceptional education from preschool through sixth grade to students in the Boise, ID area. Ever since we opened in 1996 we have remained dedicated to our mission of encouraging our students to become lifelong learners and positive contributors to society. Instruction is delivered to our students in small groups, with the focus on experimental learning rather than rote memorization. By allowing children to guide their own learning through exploring their interest and learning with hands-on materials, students gain a sense of self-motivation, self-esteem as well as a positive attitude toward learning. At Rose Hill Montessori School our areas of study include: * Language * Math * History * Foreign languages * Music and art * Practical life skills Our trained and certified teachers will work with your children to help them reach their highest potential. Our entire team will work tirelessly to provide your child with the greatest opportunities to learn and grow. Call us today at Rose Hill Montessori School to find out more about enrolling your child.

Been going here for the past 9 years my last kiddo just graduated, there was no turnover in…read moreteachers the time I was there which is unheard of in preschool and all my kiddos surprised their kindergarten teachers with their knowledge! ABC has extremely low ratios so your child gets personalized learning experiences. Each child of mine decided to go back during the summers for swimming and field trips so I'm glad we will still be able to be a part of this amazing community!

We love ABC Creativity Center. My two year old daughter runs out the door every morning, telling us…read moreto hurry up. She often tells us how much she likes school. This is a great daycare, and while it is technically under new ownership, the new owner (Elisa) has been there for several years as the director. Elisa took care of my cousin's son nearly 20 years ago - when I mentioned that to her, she remembered not only him but also his parents. I have found this type of sincere interest in not only the children but also the families of ABC to be one of the reasons we love it here. The teachers are so good with the children and really make each one feel so special. In addition to great teachers, there is a strong and active parent-teacher organization (PTO) that helps support the children and center through various means. Further, we love all the activities and opportunities that our daughter gets exposed to such as gymnastics, swim, theater, art, and music. She often comes home singing new songs and doing new gymnastics tricks. This is truly a community daycare and we are so happy to be a part of it. I would highly recommend it to others.

Best pre-school in Boise!! My son loved it there, we moved a month ago and he is still talking…read moreabout it. Teacher Ms. Rochelle is a ball of energy and the kids seem to love her. The place is brand new so it's as clean as it gets, no nasty carpets that hold germs, great toys, awesome yard to play in and burn off some energy, and the classroom sizes are perfect for those little attention spans. So sad we moved but would highly recommend this place to any mom. Also, she holds a music class on Thursdays that someone from the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra teaches. 5 star rating all around.

From the owner: We are Southeast Boise's premier daycare and preschool, offering full-time enrollment for children…read moreaged 2 to 5. Our play-based curriculum promotes independence, confidence, and strong relationships while playing. We strive to partner with parents to nurture independent, confident, and happy children prepared to face the world.

We went for the first time yesterday. This place is great!! Our kids had a blast running around and…read moregoing up and down the big jungle gym area. We paid $10 for my 3 year old and $12 for our 8 year old, affordable for so much fun! And that's for all day not for 1-2 hours of play. They had a winter break camp going on, there was about 10 kids who were being watched by 3 adults who worked there, we thought that was a cool option for local families. They have drinks and snacks and we also really appreciated that! I asked for a Flat White and it was actually delicious! Bridget was the one working the front desk, drinks and snacks yesterday and she is really awesome! Very sweet with great people skills! The play area was also clean, they must wipe things down pretty good every day. The only cons are when you first walk in the first door for entry, the small walk through room smells heavily like chlorine with a hint of mildew, like you're about to walk into an indoor pool. Also, the bathrooms looked like a daycare bathroom, out of toilet paper, toilet paper on the ground and no towels to dry your hands. Im sure they have their hands very full during times they have camps where they are watching a lot of kids. Someone going in and checking the bathroom once an hour should fix that. And lastly, we forgot to bring water with us for our kids, they don't sell water bottles and they don't have filtered water. They do have 2 water fountains for the kids but I don't let my kids use water fountains. Next time we'll be sure to have our waters with us. Thank you Bodies In Motion, our kids had a great time!

Today we hosted my daughters birthday at Bodies in Motion. I was very impressed by the service the…read morestaff provided. The host did the set up, clean up and entertained the children. The party ran smoothly and everyone had a great time.

We attended The Cooperative for the 2018-2019 school year with my then 3 year old. She was in the…read moreT/Th class with other 3 and 4 year olds. This is a small school, filled with so much love and dedication. Is is very different from other classes and schools. You will feel like a family with the other families and the staff. The two teachers, Jessica and Joslyn are incredible. So good with the kids, kind, patient and allowing the kids to learn things that interest them. My daughter adored them. The director is also very present, hopping in and out frequently. There are a few important things to know about The Cooperative. This place is NOT a good fit for everyone. It truly is cooperative. Parents are in the classroom as volunteers. For the T/Th class it's about once a month. For MWF, it will be closer to twice a month. You also need to be on a committee. This could mean, being on maintenance and shampooing the carpets at the end of the year. Or being on the Silent Auction committee and helping plan the big fundraiser. You also sit in a circle at the end of class and do a goodbye so that takes about 10-15 minutes every class too. If you are looking for a "drop off and leave" kind of preschool...this is not it. Ultimately this was the main reason why we couldn't continue with our second year here. With a younger kid (who can NOT come in during your parent helper time) and two working parents...it just didn't work. The second thing you need to know is that this is Play Based. Your kid will not be learning letters with worksheets or singing counting songs. The teachers are marvelous at bringing learning moments into focus based on what the kids are interested in. There is loose structure, but there is no curriculum and the kids are pretty free to explore. My daughter adored painting and did it every day. We loved this school and were very sad to leave. Ultimately it wasn't a good fit for our family, but it IS right for a lot of other people! Their waitlist fills up fast so be sure to tour soon and get on the waitlist in January.

We love this school! It's a great place for kids to be kids and develop there social skills in a…read moreplay based environment. The school director is great and the teachers are absolutely the best! Not for parents who think there five year old should be doing work sheets or jumping grade levels, but understand that kids are kids and the most important part of early childhood development is exploration. Don't get me wrong, this is not some hippie school but it's also not for everyone. It survives on parent support and has low enrollment fees, but parents are expected to help around the class often, which keeps overhead down. We love it and wished it continued through kinder.

We absolutely love Sunny Days Learning Academy and are so glad our son was able to start preschool…read morein such a warm, learning-rich environment. Angie, Sage, and Michelle have developed a program that provides children with such a great balance of play, exploration, and learning. Every day our son came home with art projects and something new to share. We noticed a huge leap in his language and literacy skills after he started at Sunny Days. I am also very grateful for how welcoming and supportive Michelle and Sage were. We were new to the area and it was his first time in a school environment. Our son missed his old home and daycare, but Michelle and Sage did a wonderful job helping him make the transition. He even started asking if he could go to preschool on the weekend! Sunny Days Learning Academy is also very centrally located and in a really nice building with a huge yard. The teachers take them outside as much as possible and our son loved all the outdoor activities and toys. We also appreciated the smaller teacher-student ratio and the affordable price. We couldn't recommend Sunny Days Learning Academy more highly!

From the owner: We have upcoming openings starting August 5th for students that will be 2 or 3 years old by…read moreSeptember 1st, 2024.

If you are looking for an amazing establishment to raise a child in, this is an amazingly spiritual…read moreand well organized institution.