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Recent preschool reviews in Garden City, ID

PRECIOUS HANDS ACADEMY

5.0

Overall, they take care of kids and my son and daughter seem to be happy when they come home! My son has been learning and there is lots of playtime. My daughter is younger, the teachers are always kind, are happy to see her and are welcoming with her!

- Sarah R.

Primrose School of North Meridian

5.0

What a breath of fresh air to have high-quality care in the Treasure Valley! We come from Seattle’s pre-K care standards and found Primrose shares these values and upholds a high bar across their teachers and ownership/leadership. Our experience thus far has been incredibly supportive, informative...

- Jasi H.

Bodies in Motion

5.0

Oh my gosh, I LOVE Bodies In Motion! Our daughter went to preschool there for 2 years (March 2018 - May 2020) and participated in several of their other programs like day camps and taekwondo. They love kids and design their programs around them! They are super focused on "motion" (physical playtime)...

- Emily K.

Brighter Beginnings Learning Center

5.0

I love brighter beginnings. I took my older daughter here when she was a baby and she was testing at a first grade level in the first month of kindergarten! I loved it so much I now bring her little sister there. My youngest baby has been here since 6 weeks old. I absolutly love her teachers in her...

- Chanelle W

Custom Care

5.0

Amanda watched my youngest child and provided excellent care on a full time basis! I got pictures via text each day of my daughter playing, sleeping, and more - as well as updates each day of how her day went. My daughter was happy when I dropped her off and playing happily when I picked her up. I...

- Abbey D.

Preschools in Garden City, ID

Treehouse Kids Academy - Garden City

Treehouse Kids Academy - Garden City

5609 North Glenwood, GARDEN CITY, ID

Starting at $1150/mo

At TREEHOUSE KIDS ACADEMY, our mission is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and we are committed to helping them do so by providing high-quality, comprehensive...

Giraffe Laugh is a local nonprofit that provides early childhood education and care to children in the Treasure Valley. Giraffe Laugh has 4 centers in Boise and Garden City, and a summer program for school age children.

PRECIOUS HANDS ACADEMY

PRECIOUS HANDS ACADEMY

2775 S BARTLETT AVE, MERIDIAN, ID

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(2)

We provide a safe and fun learning environment for children ages NB-12 yrs old. We provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We do daily circle time and preschool.
5.0
"Overall, they take care of kids and my son and daughter seem to be happy when they come home! My son has been learning and there is lots of playtime. My daughter is younger, the teachers are always kind, are happy to see her and are welcoming with her!"

Sarah R.


Primrose School of North Meridian

Primrose School of North Meridian

4818 North Elsinore Ave, MERIDIAN, ID

5.0

(2)

Brand-new, comprehensive pre-school in Meridian, ID! Primrose Schools has been providing the highest level of care and early education for nearly 50 years and ours is the 1st in Idaho. Full proprietary curriculum (we are a pre-school, not a daycare), provide all meals and snacks (chef on site in a...
5.0
"What a breath of fresh air to have high-quality care in the Treasure Valley! We come from Seattle’s pre-K care standards and found Primrose shares these values and upholds a high bar across their teachers and ownership/leadership. Our experience thus far has been...

Jasi H.


Bodies in Motion

Bodies in Motion

729 W. Diamond St., Boise, ID

5.0

(1)

Our program is designed to create confident, empowered, kindergarten ready children. There are several ways that we instill confidence in our preschool students. First of all, we make kindergarten readiness our top priority. If we can give our preschool students the tools to be successful, then...
5.0
"Oh my gosh, I LOVE Bodies In Motion! Our daughter went to preschool there for 2 years (March 2018 - May 2020) and participated in several of their other programs like day camps and taekwondo. They love kids and design their programs around them! They are super...

Emily K.


Brighter Beginnings Learning Center

Brighter Beginnings Learning Center

1463 E Star Drive, Meridian, ID

5.0

(2)

We provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality educational and social environment for the children in our care. We follow the state of Idaho statutes which define the child-to-teacher ratios for each age group. Our teachers establish age-appropriate curriculum in each classroom, with a strong...
5.0
"Brighter beginnings has been such a wonderful daycare for our little one. She has gone there since she was just 2 months old and they have shown her so much love and caring it has been great. The teachers are so friendly and attentive to all the kids and it's truly...

Jenna L.


Custom Care

Custom Care

7820 W. Bearcreek Ct., Boise, ID

5.0

(3)

Hi, my name is Amanda. I have been a stay at home mom for 6 years and a daycare provider for 1 year. I have a very flexible and am able to accommodate virtually any schedule. I am accepting all ages and am also able to provide transportation to and from most schools/preschools. We do lots of fun...
5.0
"I highly recommend Amanda to care for your children! She is the most kind, caring, and compassionate person. Amanda kept them busy with creative play and preschool activities. Our children were always excited to go to her home and would come home happy and tired...

Natausha M.


Create and Play preschool

Create and Play preschool

4046 N Kingswood Cir, Boise, ID

5.0

(1)

We are a in-home preschool program that offers full time care. We focus on creativity and building self confidence. With more then 10 years experience in child care, CDA, and background from government child care agencies, we offer unmatched child care in the Boise area.
5.0
"Mrs. Melissa is a wonderful and loving teacher to our little boy. She clearly has found her meaning to her life. If it wasnt for her our son would be where he is today. He left her program with the ability to identify all his letters and numbers and write his own...

Mike T


Montessori Academy Idaho (Meridian)

Montessori Academy Idaho (Meridian)

5940 N Linder Road, MERIDIAN, ID

"Since 1998, Montessori Academy schools have been providing quality preschool, elementary school, after school and summer camp programs for families living in the Boise area. Our program closely follows the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, who held that school should be an extension of the home...

7735 - La Petite Academy of Meridian

7735 - La Petite Academy of Meridian

2135 S. Cobalt Point Way, BOISE, ID

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Active Minds Child Care And Preschool

Active Minds Child Care And Preschool

3421 W BAVARIA ST, EAGLE, ID

Active Minds Child Care and Preschool is a Quality Rated Center through Idaho STARS. We follow best practices for child care and offer low child/teacher ratios. We have experienced, long term staff who love working with children and collaborating with parents to provide the best child care...

New Horizon Academy - Boise, ID

New Horizon Academy - Boise, ID

12692 W. Lasalle St., BOISE, ID

Our childcare center is located conveniently in Boise, Idaho, off of Boise Avenue and Gekeler Street. We have been serving families in Boise with quality child care and early education services since 1996. Our school has one infant room, four toddler rooms, two preschool rooms, one pre-kindergarten...

Cherry Lane Montessori

Cherry Lane Montessori

5090 W Cokedale Court, MERIDIAN, ID

Starting at $545/mo

We are a Montessori school and daycare center in Meridian, ID, committed to providing top-tier child development programs and children's daycare services to our community. Kids deserve a quality kindergarten and elementary curriculum, and you deserve to obtain it at an affordable price. With an...

PREMIER KIDS PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE

PREMIER KIDS PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE

3150 N BLAIRMORE WAY, MERIDIAN, ID

Starting at $862/mo

At Premier Kids Preschool & Childcare, we believe in being more than just a day care. Through encouraging your child's talents while being passionate about their education, our vision is to help your child be the best they can be and prepare them to excel in school. We provide safe areas for...

The Preschool Squad

The Preschool Squad

717 E Gannett Dr, Meridian, ID

Preschool Squad is a home based preschool where our primary purpose is to provide fun educational services to your little ones.

Anchor Academy Preschool

Anchor Academy Preschool

7910 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID

Christian preschool offering kindergarten readiness skills. We learn, have fun, and are family minded. We aim for excellence in all we do. We follow NAEYC standards and have 24 years of teaching experience! We offer special activities and field trips through the year and family is included. See...

BOISE COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL ** PART-TIME ONLY**

BOISE COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL ** PART-TIME ONLY**

300 N LATAH ST, BOISE, ID

Starting at $185/mo

WE DO NOT PROVIDE FULL-TIME DAYCARE, PART-TIME PRESCHOOL ONLY. Since 1973, Boise Cooperative Preschool has been offering a play-based preschool that helps your child develop and grow. The cooperative model has the parents more involved through volunteering in the classroom, yearly deep cleaning...

EXTREME AVENTURA SPANISH CENTER

EXTREME AVENTURA SPANISH CENTER

2900 W OVERLAND RD, BOISE, ID

Starting at $1190/mo

Our schools Vision is to INSPIRE AND PREPARE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL AND MULTILINGUAL SOCIETY. Our schools mission is to TO PROVIDE YOU AND YOUR CHILD TO BECOME GLOBALLY MINDED BY PROVIDING A SOLID LINGUISTIC SOCIAL EMOTIONAL FOUNDATION THROUGH SPANISH LEARNING READING, MUSIC, ART, CULTURAL, AND...

The Barnyard Daycare and Learning Center

The Barnyard Daycare and Learning Center

3650 S Millbrook Way, BOISE, ID

Starting at $1600/mo

At The Barnyard, we cherish the significance of family, and we are dedicated to fostering a community grounded in transparency, open communication, and unwavering support. As part of your "Barnyard Family," we prioritize the well-being and development of your child as they embark on their...

Owl's Nest Daycare & Preschool

Owl's Nest Daycare & Preschool

3605 N Locust Grove Rd, Meridian, ID

Welcome prospective parents! If you are looking for child care in the west Boise/Meridian area, we'd love to meet you! We understand that finding child care can be challenging due to the enormous demand and growth in the Meridian area, and we are actively enrolling. We enroll children between the...

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