After looking at other child care centers for my 19 month old, I was completely won over by…read moreNature's Child Care. THIS is what I envision when I think of a quality center. I love that they have a controlled entry system at the front door and cameras watching every area. Inside, the classrooms are large, bright, clean, and decked out with quality, developmentally appropriate furnishings and playthings. The outside areas are well-equipped and fenced. The employees are very friendly and made my son feel at ease immediately. The tuition is (what I believe to be) a bargain for such quality. I also appreciate that it is a peanut-free zone, since my son may have an allergy. A nice extra - they offer optional activities (with fees) such as soccer, dance, and music. I am thrilled to have found this place!

Three years ago I was frightened take my baby to someone I didn't know. The idea of someone else…read morespending all day with my child made me not only sad but very protective. Nature's Childcare staff and the entire business made me feel very comfortable with going back to work. There is video monitoring in each room (not viewable from my work computer, which I actually prefer) so if there is an event, it can be reviewed. The center is secure and entire staff is well trained. The management are VERY aware of what is going on in each room and the communication between staff and parent is excellent. Each room has 'Teachers' and they actually teach, which I am always impressed with. I now have three children in Nature's Childcare and wouldn't dare go anywhere else for childcare. I wish every day care center was as impressive as this one! I can honestly say that I would not be back to work if it weren't for Nature's Childcare. Thank you! Thank you!

i went here for preschool almost 14 years ago and it was awful, I remember there were two teachers…read moreone was a Hispanic lady and the other was a heavier old lady with glasses, they were incredibly combative and would yell a lot especially the lady with the glasses. I dreaded going here everyday, even after I graduated prek my parents still made me go here after school in kindergarten and everytime I'd see the daycare bus i would start bawling.

We have been with NHA at this location for almost 3 years - currently with 2 children. Even through…read moresome of the bumpy milestones and transitions I am in awe of the way Ms Terra handles everything on a day to day basis. Ms Mackenzie doesn't miss a step when Terra is out. The teachers truly care about your children - in any of the rooms. We have been in the infants/twos/threes and going into fours and especially right now I would have no qualms about my kids being in any of the rooms. So many teachers are tenured and have the experience needed to keep the kids engaged, learning and productive. They were so accommodating and great to work with for potty training. We love NHA and look forward to seeing what they are up to each day. Proud to have them as part of our "Village".

I absolutely love this daycare! As a first-time mom, going back to work was incredibly difficult,…read moreso finding a place I could truly trust with my baby was so important to me. Choosing Happy Hearts was the best decision I could have made. The teachers are wonderful, the community feels so close-knit, and their flexibility makes a huge difference. Most of all, you can tell how much each teacher genuinely cares for the children. It gives me complete peace of mind knowing my baby is happy and well cared for while I'm at work. Since starting this daycare, I've noticed my son is hitting milestones quicker and love that he is getting socialization at such an early age. As he grows, I'm excited for him to get to explore: more education opportunities, support with potty training, and to participate in all the fun events they do! A special shout-out to the teachers I've gotten to know and absolutely love: Jazlyn, Anna, Bekah, Destinee, and Summer!

I wouldn't recommend working at this daycare. When I first…read morestarted, I was genuinely excited. I'm a single mom, and I chose this place not just to work, but to also have my twin boys enrolled so I could be closer to them. Sadly, what began as a hopeful opportunity quickly became one of the most toxic and disappointing work environments I've ever experienced. A teacher I initially trusted (my children's teacher) ended up mom-shaming me to my face and behind my back questioning if my children could sing their ABCs, count, or put on shoes, and even suggesting they weren't "smart enough" to be in her class (despite her own son being the same age). She pushed to have them moved down into my classroom and later, when I experienced a serious medical issue at work, she told others I was "faking it." What I went through medically was something beyond my control and deeply personal. To have it dismissed like that was beyond hurtful. I addressed my concerns respectfully and privately with the owner. Instead of addressing the issue directly, she sent out a vague message to staff about gossip but never followed up or took further action. ( which I asked for )That teacher continued to be unkind and unprofessional, including making comments about me not deserving donated diapers for my kids. I asked multiple times for a group meeting to resolve everything calmly and constructively. It never happened. I felt so unsupported, disrespected, and anxious every day at work that I ultimately quit even though I didn't have another job lined up. That should tell you how emotionally exhausting it had become. Before leaving, I shared my disappointment in the staff communication thread not to be dramatic, but because I believe people should treat each other better, especially in a space meant to nurture children. Instead of acknowledging the problem, my message was deleted, ignored, and swept under the rug. Since then, I've heard several more staff members have quit for the same reasons I did. Yet the same individuals who were creating the toxic environment continue to be protected. I truly don't understand why. As for the daycare itself the children are not in danger, and many of the caregivers genuinely do their best. But I do believe the classrooms are too small, outdoor time is limited (30 minutes a day), and efforts to reduce outside play due to "staff interactions" is not in the best interest of the kids. When teacher turnover is high and staff morale is low, that inevitably affects the children, too.

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!

We started at this location but soon after transferred to the other location because of where I…read morebought my house! Both locations are great!!

The value is exceptional! The ease of getting our little man from school to daycare is the best!!…read moreThe ladies are so kind and our son has so much fun!

As parents of a 14-month-old, trusting someone else with our child was one of the most difficult…read morethings we had to do... but this daycare has truly exceeded our expectations! The staff and caregivers truly care about the wellbeing and development of the children. They are warm, attentive and take a genuine interest in the growth and development of my little man. My little dude looks forward to coming here every day, and is greeted by the warmest, happiest staff. Knowing our child is in such capable, loving hands gives us complete peace of mind. The level of attention that Kiddie Academy provides is well worth the value! The level of attention, structure, communication, and genuine care our child receives far exceeds what we expected for the cost. It truly feels like an investment in our child's development rather than just childcare. Thank you, Kiddie Academy, for putting this anxious mama heart at ease!!

Very grateful for the care that my grandchildren receive at Kiddie Academy of Meridian! From the…read moreDirector to the teachers, they have done an extraordinary job of bringing the highest quality care to our community. Thank you so much KAM for all you do!!!

Initially, my wife wanted to enroll our three year old son in a Montessori preschool. In some ways,…read moreThe Goddard School is the opposite of Montessori: where Montessori stresses free, unstructured, child-led activities, Goddard stresses organized, structured, teacher-led activities. For our son, who is naturally independent and creative, the structure Goddard provides, rather than stifling his independence and creativity, helps him channel it in new, more social and collaborative ways. Sometimes this is difficult for him. But we think it's challenging him to develop skills that a Montessori-type approach might not provide. Plus, the teachers are incredibly well-qualified, the facility is new, clean, beautiful, and very well-managed, and the security and health precautions are advanced and well-applied. The Goddard School and its proprietary curriculum may not be well-suited to fit every child's needs and all familys' budgets, but we feel it's well-suited to our child's needs and well-worth the added expense over some of its competitors. Also, it's good to know that TGS is a franchise, so each individual facility will only be as good as its owner-operator. And the owner-operator at this facility, himself a father, is kind, respectful, organized, efficient, dedicated, detail-oriented, professional, and an excellent manager of both property and personnel. We highly recommend this school to anyone who feels that their child would benefit from this kind of learning environment.

My family loves The Goddard School. The facility is clean safe. The staff has always been very…read moreprofessional. My son loves all the teachers and you can tell they genuinely care about him. They have a focus on early learning and my son really enjoyed the STEM based lessons. I have no complaints and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

This is the worst daycare to ever exist I absolutely have had constant problems with this daycare…read morethey are rude and disrespectful My daughter attended in the infant classroom and from day one they put on an act and act all sweet and kind then after a couple days they show who they really are my daughter attended for just a short time because of how the staff are to parents and how the director is to parents I was not able to ask just a common question without them getting upset or telling me i have been rude My daughter was attending this school and was starting some new solid foods she was having loose stool but had went to the doctor to make sure it wasn't a cold or anything that could effect other kids to find out that it was not she had gotten kid out of this daycare because i told them i had a note to the doctor that she was not sick they said she can not come back and that she isn't week when me her mother took her to the doctor and got a note and everything that she is perfectly healthy The director then calls and starts to yell at me over the phone not even giving me a chance to talk if you want people who take your money and treat you like you aren't a parent then i definitely would recommend this daycare if you want no respect towards yourself then go to this daycare They didn't even give me my money back for the days i paid for my daughter.

We switched our 2 year old daughter from another daycare about 4 months ago. I cannot say enough…read moreabout how happy we are. She loves it here! The teachers are super friendly and so is the owner and director. I get photos, videos and updates throughout the day on the app. They serve breakfast, lunch and snacks so I don't even have to worry about packing her lunch. It's so refreshing to know what's going on and feel confident my daughter is being well cared for. I couldn't be happier.

My child started there at 3 mos of age when they first opened. The owner and teaching staff are all…read morepassionate about what they do and it shows. The children are not only well cared for, they are loved. They use the brightwheel app to send updates throughout the day about what your child is doing. I love the pictures they send of my child at play, doing an art project or reading. Paramount is a place you can trust with your child's safety and development. You and your children will love Paramount.

My son has been going here for a couple months and it has been a godsend, between the constant…read moreupdates and pictures via their app and the open communication it has really help me transition into having a child in child care.

When we had our first child in late 2016 we were like many parents who wanted to give their child…read moreevery advantage we could afford. Unfortunately we were disappointed when we learned that Idaho ranks LAST in the NATION for early childhood education participation, and 68 percent of Idaho's 3- and 4-year-olds are not attending ANY preschool. We did not want to be part of that statistic so we began our preschool search based off of accredited early education programs like NAEYC, NHSA, ZeroToThree, and NAAEE standards. While we were fortunate to find multiple options in the Treasure Valley there were only a few that rose above the rest. We highlighted Kodomo Kids because they offer: - certified/well-educated staff (graduate degree early education) - small class size in an informal yet safe/clean environment - NO screen time in lieu of daily nature play outdoors - uses the Brightwheel phone app for real time updates throughout the day - fluency in multiple languages (Japanese and American Sign Language) There is still a lot of research to be done on childhood bilingualism but we do know that children can learn two or more languages during childhood without any problems. And that in fact, it is much easier to learn language in the early years from a native speaker not videos. Our son has been enrolled since 2017 and thoroughly enjoys his "sensei" and we love the caring attention and interactive education curriculum he receives. Kanpai to arigatō!

From the owner: Our in-home childcare program, Kodomo Kids International, currently has spots available for…read morechildren 0-4 years of age. 3-5 days per week is preferred, this will help the children adjust to the environment and thrive. Consistency in care is very important to help children feel safe and secure. We provide diapers, wipes, and food. Daily activities include, but are not limited to reading, singing and dance, counting, simple math skills, problem solving, art, nature science (we are working on getting a garden going!), piano skills, exercise, free play, etc... We do not have screen time at any time during the day, as we are focused on personal and meaningful interactions that help shape the developmental years.