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!

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 came this morning to play before picking up someone at the airport…read more My kids always have fun running around here and getting energy out. It cost us just over $26 for my 2 kids over 5 to play today.

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.

So it's the end of the year and when I reflect back on the things I'm most grateful for this year,…read moreit's enrolling my son in The Barnyard. He's been there for almost a year now. We had a bad experience at a local Montessori. It was just a year ago that we pulled him out of his old school. His confidence was low, he would physically flinch when other children simply approached him, and he hated school. Fast forward to now, after one year at the Barnyard. His confidence has soared, he has a great group of friends, he's developed a love for math, his speech delay is non-existent, and we've seen him come out of his shell. The teachers and staff at the Barnyard genuinely care and they want to see the children thriving, just as much as the parents do. They go above and beyond, and it shows in my sons smile as he runs into class.

This place is amazing. The staff are incredibly kind, patient, caring and responsive. The facility…read moreis new, clean and awesomely designed for little ones. The menu is wonderful - I feel great about what my child eats there during the day. The thing I love the most is their curriculum - every week is a different unit - even for the youngest kids! They have designated art time, music time, story time, outside time, etc. At 2 years old, I feel like my daughter is getting an amazing start to her education. I also really appreciate the Brightwheel app they use- I get pictures and updates all day long about what my daughter is doing. I would recommend this daycare 1000 times over.

I love Wallaby because of the small size, the family run aspect, and because the teachers really…read morecare for my twins. I am super happy with the care my kids receive, and I love the communication from the staff! My girls are almost two and every time I pick them up, they're clean, changed and happy, which are all difficult things to ensure with toddlers.

Our son started at Wallaby because another parent recommended them. His baby brother has now joined…read morehim because we love it there. It is family owned, has a low turnover rate, and all the teachers seem to really love and care for the kids. I keep in contact with them and if I ever miss the kids during the day, they will even send me photos of them playing. I am so happy to have found a place that is safe and caring and where we feel supported.

The best daycare in town. The staff truly cares about your children. Everything is maintained and…read morekept to the highest standard of cleanliness. I have not seen a better quality education for young kids! They create a very structured curriculum. My daughter loved attending here.

From the owner: Kids Choice offers child care & preschool services in our two locations in Boise, ID & Meridian,…read moreID. Nationally accredited & taking children from 3 weeks to 10 years old, we offer before and after school services in addition to our preschool services. We also offer transportation, nutritious lunches, and our staff is trained in first aid. Summer camp programs are also available. Call today for more information.

Finally found a center I trust with my two children! There was so many places in the Boise area and…read moreI struggled to find a place that felt right. The owners Elisa and Sam made me feel so comfortable during my tour and answered all my questions, easing my concerns. The teachers were all very friendly, and the kids get to do so many cool projects that encourage their creativity and motor skills. My kids come home so excited to tell me what they learned and worked on each day. Very excited to be enrolling a third child this winter!!!

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!

The owners care more about saving a buck than owning a business and caring for their clients and…read morethe children they are taking care of. They do not require employees to be up to date on CPR or child care licensing. Child to worker ratios are not always enforced and the owners do not help their employees when assistance is needed. There is little to no guidance available when faced with a 'difficult' child or situation. Employees are highly underpaid and undervalued. In my experience the employees care more about the business and the families more than the owners.

Love the daycare! Prices are perfect and my daughter gets excited when she sees everyone at…read moredaycare!! The ladies are verrrry nice!

First time visiting. I had a guest pass and took my kids to the pool. I was surprised there weren't…read morethat many people on a Saturday. I thought the pool was great with a little separate for the infants/toddlers, but still prefer the Caldwell or West Y better. The family/special need bathroom/changing room was a bit smaller for a family, I thought. And it was quite far from the actual pool, but certainly not a deal breaker for me. I think it may be for someone with special needs though.

Love love love the YMCA!! I became a member this past April. I was weary because I have multiple…read moregyms that are closer to my house and cheaper. However, those group exercise classes tipped the scale in YMCA's favor. They have group classes almost every hour from 5 am to 8ish pm! And they have my favorite class of all time, Body Pump! Those classes really get your muscles working. They also have aquatics classes (i.e. arobics), pilates, cycling, almost anything you can imagine. I don't have kids, but the amount of kid classes, activities, daycare, care while you are working out etc. is phenomenal. And it believe its like $12/month extra for them to take care of your kids for up to 2 hours while you are working out. That is nothing!! Amazing! Anyways, I am a huge YMCA fan, if you couldn't tell.