If your looking for an amazing preschool to send your kiddos your search is over! Best preschool in…read moreIdaho! My daughter LOVES her teachers and is always excited to go to school. Heather (Owner of ECP) is AMAZING and her and the staff really care and love the kids. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

We LOVE ECP! Heather the owner is hands down amazing and always willing to go above and beyond to…read morehelp your child grow and learn! Her employees are wonderful! They are so caring, so fun and love what they do! My son loves school and looks forward to going every day! The ECP teachers are like our second family and we are so thankful for them all!

I have worked in the childcare setting for years and I have never experienced such a friendly…read moreatmosphere! My daughter absolutely loves going to school, loves her teachers and her friends! She even started writing her own name now. If you're looking for a place to for your kiddo as a home away from home I HIGHLY recommend Katie's Kids Preschool! Every day my daughter even has to wave goodbye to the director and or the owner if they are in the office. Such a great place! I could go on and on!

A full year in the books being with Katie's Kids preschool and our family has never been happier!…read more I personally have been involved in my kid's daycares before we moved to Eagle, ID (and also my oldest daughter's school experience being that she is special needs), so I am a bull dog mama making sure the right people are taking care of my kids. The teachers and staff working at Katie's Kids along with Katie herself are exactly who I want molding and helping my children learn and grow. To be honest, reading one of these negative views gets my blood boiling because Katie works so hard to give/provide the best possible experience and atmosphere for our children and her staff. Katie is a BOSS LADY because she has has built her business from the ground up and to be honest if it were a man we were talking about no one would be questioning it. Women need to be lifting other women up not trying to tear them apart. Also, Katie is more direct then most so because she is direct and has strict policy on sickness/illness (to protect her and the school from liability) she is now seen as a rude?!! My kids have had Hand foot, Mouth, pink eye, etc. so we have had to take our kids out for days and weeks at a time. Unfortunately, that is part of the drill when your kids go to daycare/school. They are going to get sick sometimes more often especially if they are new. And believe me it's hard working with your kids home but if your kids are sick or have a contagious bug then no matter what school they are at you would have to keep them home. What I really want to emphasize is that the teachers are happy and you can tell they are part of a family there and I feel that way too. Katie and Wendy are always available; their door is always open if I need to discuss anything but I find myself sharing our lives and all the positive things my kiddos are doing and learning. Leaving your children everyday in the care of someone else is scary and hard to do. I have had family help raising my children, previous day care facilities, an in home facility and school so I know all facets of this industry. That said, I have an almost 2 year old and a 5 year old at Katie's (my oldest is in 1st grade) and we feel good dropping them off EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. My kids are loved and celebrated. They are taught to be kind, respectful and overall good humans which is hard to come by in this day and age. We are blessed to have Katie and her staff in our lives taking care of our children while my husband and I both work and I hope you check it out and find out how wonderful it is for yourself!

Fantastic Lutheran church. Welcoming congregation wonder pastor named Matt Henry. Youth program…read moreis 5 stat. Activities for all ages Excellent music program. The preschool is highly rated and loved by all the parents

At one time, this pre-school had the reputation of a warm and caring environment for children with…read moredevelopmental delays and learning difficulties, complete with a community garden and animals as instructional aids. But the high turn-over rate of teachers and changes in instructional direction caused me to re-consider my enrollment application and enroll my children elsewhere. Hours of operation do little to help the full-time working parent and there are no summer programs for pre-school.

love this school! My children have gone from nature babies through now forest kindergarten! They…read morelove it and the community is amazing.

From the owner: Our school specializes in outdoor education as well as play-based and child led lessons. We are a…read morenature immersion school that focuses on early childhood development and the whole child approach. We use teachings from Waldorf and Montessori as well in an outdoor setting.

We toured several different Montessori schools in the area when our daughter was 2 and most of them…read moreseemed decent. I will admit that during our search, we actually drove by Cloverdale Montessori the day before our appointment with them, and at first glance thought, "No, this one won't work because it's just a residential house. Seems weird." But we took our daughter to the appointment anyway and I am so happy we did. We were greeted by Miss Rose Marie (Sorry if that's spelled wrong), and for the first time in the many tours or school visits, our daughter was IMMEDIATELY engaged and focused. I was in awe. Their style of teaching had my daughter wanting to learn, understanding what she was learning, and understanding the importance of manners and proper etiquette. After being there for an hour and seeing what my daughter had learned in that short time, I was sold. That was in 2023 when my daughter began her education journey with Cloverdale Montessori and just finished their kindergarten and fun summer program three years later. I really can't say enough about this school. The owners Tim and Marie, their lead administrator/teacher Miss Carrie, and all the wonderful teachers there are some of the most caring and dedicated people you will ever meet. Their teaching style goes well beyond standard education...obviously and probably most importantly, my daughter learned SO much when it comes to reading, writing, math, science, and all the core education items that children need to excel in life, but I feel like my daughter became a better and kinder human from being around these teachers. They don't get political, they show no bias, they just teach human kindness. Oh, and I should add that once you get into the "residential house" that I initially thought wouldn't work, you find several different cozy learning areas and a huge, amazing backyard with all kinds of play equipment and fun activities. I'm sad that she has now "aged out" of Cloverdale, but am so grateful for the three years she had there. She learned so much, made so many friends, and made so many memories. I would highly recommend Cloverdale Montessori to anyone looking for their child's first school. You won't regret it.

Our daughter has been attending this school since 2020 and we love it. It has been the best school…read morefor her. The teachers are all wonderful and have been at the school for decades. You cannot get that anywhere else. My 5yo daughter says it is a "loving and kind" environment and that is why she loves it. She knows that they care about her, they are invested in her development and that they instill a respectful culture. It is truly special. The education she has gotten there is so well rounded, I cannot say enough. They implement the Montessori methodology and have gone above and beyond to implement as many learning opportunities as possible. My daughter has grown in math and reading as well as the day to day basics that children need to grow in this world. Just this week they have been growing their own spices, learning about them, grinding them and bringing them home for use. She loves it. Ms Rosemarie has been teaching her Spanish, which she loves, and Ms Carrie has been taking them on educational field trips to grow her education in the community. She looks forward to seeing Ms Jan every day, and wanted to tell her about her loose tooth. She loves Ms Amy and the activities she has put together for the outside play. I just can't say enough good things. We love all of the teachers there. If you want your child to thrive, bring them here!

Best swim lessons and swim instructors we've had!…read more It's an outdoor pool and they're only open during the summer months. My daughter has done swim lessons elsewhere and hasn't enjoyed them, the water has been too cold or the instructors are just not pushing her enough. Susie's swim school has excellent instructors, the pool is nicely heated and they push the kids just enough to get them advancing without leaving them with a bad pool experience. It's a 2 kid to 1 instructor ratio with up to 4 kids and 2 instructors in each class. Classes are 30 minutes long Monday - Thursday and $40 per week. This year, you had to register by Wednesday for the following week. My daughter absolutely loved going to swim lessons! It'll be tough finding another place like this during their off season.

They do a great job here! The student to instructor ratio is 2:1 so your kid(s) will get a lot of…read morehands on attention from their instructors.

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: Cozy Cottage is a small, play-based learning center in Southeast Boise offering full-time preschool…read moreand daycare for children ages 2–5. We intentionally limit enrollment to just 15 families, creating a warm, home-like environment where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive.

We are in the toddler class now with Ms Mily and Ms Ashley. They are the most patient and fun…read moreteachers ever. My kid loves going to school and I trust them. I also really appreciate Ms Cassie and Ms Kathleen. They are always available to help my little one out when he needs it. All the art projects and fun experiences are amazing! Overall, this is a safe and fun learning environment for kids.

My 3 month old son just started at Montessori Academy. As a first time mom, I was nervous to drop…read morehim off at daycare and it was very emotional. However, even on the first day, his teacher and the staff there made us feel so welcome and at ease. His teacher, Mrs. Kelby is so kind and warm. It was obvious that she would take great care of him which made it so much easier to drop him off. They send pictures and updates on how his day is going which makes being away from him a little bit easier. She is so amazing at making sure he gets plenty of naps, meals, and tummy time! I know he is thriving there and extremely well taken care of. The facility itself is clean, safe, and inviting. I recommend Montessori Academy to everyone I know!

My child attended Cherry Lane Montessori for two years when we moved here from another state…read more During that time the entire team was so welcoming and nurturing for my daughter - a home away from home. We transitioned to public school for kindergarten and my child is ranking in the 95-99 percentile in all subjects, doing math and language they haven't learned yet, all stuff she learned at Cherry Lane. Her social skills have flourished, she has so many friends, and she's even used her voice to stand up for a friend that was having some problems with an older student. She's doing great at her new big school all thanks to the foundation we built at Cherry Lane. I cannot recommend this school enough!!

My son attended Cherry Lane Montessori from August 2018-August 2020. Our experience with Jessie…read moreEllis and her staff were nothing short of phenomenal. Jessie is an excellent communicator, incredibly supportive and an exceptional teacher. She cares deeply for each of her students and always goes above and beyond to make sure they're succeeding in all areas of development. Our son built a solid foundation and passion for learning while under Jessie's care. He absolutely thrived! My son entered first grade totally prepared thanks to Cherry Lane Montessori. We can't wait to send our youngest to CLM in the next couple of years! :)