My family moved to Idaho pre COVID, and have been attending CVCS for 6 or 7 years. (Time flies.) We…read morecurrently have all our kids enrolled, and we love the education they are getting, both academically and spiritually. With many Christian schools, it seems that faith is put on top of curriculum, like frosting on a cake. I've seen at CVCS that faith is baked into the cake itself. For example, every parent/teacher conference is opened in prayer, each child is prayed over when considering classroom placement, and Christianity permeates every aspect of academics and social activities. If you live in the Treasure Valley and want a solid education for your kids, as well as having them surrounded by positive role models, I strongly recommend Cole Valley!

So blessed to be apart of this school. The teachers and leadership are so sweet! My 2 kids started…read morelast year and I couldn't be more pleased. They did such a great job with the kids during such a hard time! So glad to be staring back up! I highly recommend CVCS

My son has attended Cloverdale for 3 years, and I will say it has been the most amazing and…read morepositive expiriences for him. The teachers are all amazing, the academics has put him far advanced where many other children his age are, and his spiritual growth has been off the charts.

Love this school made great friends and had some memorable times with teachers I highly recommend…read moregoing to this school.

I love to do science and this school has science in the bag (lots of science classes and big…read morescience wing) so thanks Mountain View. I do wish the teachers would be a little less like teachers and more like friends because I don't have any and would really like to have some.

My, and more importantly, my child's experience at Lakewood Montessori could not have been better…read more First off, I was introduced to Montessori as a skeptic of the method. As an outsider, I initially did not see the difference between Montessori and standard pre-kindergarten childcare. My first revelation came about 6 weeks after being there. Our daughter was 19 months old and suddenly came home and was ready to start wearing big girl panties. This was a revelation to my wife and I as it isn't something we had really even discussed. We found that our daughter continually hit checkbox's that we had set forth in our mind and her social development was excellent. All of the teachers that she had through her time at Lakewood were excellent in our opinion. Whenever my wife and I volunteered at the school, staff was friendly and I would always rave about how well children were behaved and classrooms were very orderly. The transition from pre-primary to primary Montessori was really quite seamless and most importantly the transition from Montessori to first grade was excellent. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Lakewood Montessori.

I write this review in response to Megan, because I find her review to be unfair and with little…read moreauthority. Lakewood is a wonderful school. I worked there for over a year and had such a fantastic experience. I went to college to be a teacher, but this was my first experience with the Montessori curriculum. After years of studying and working in academia, Lakewood made me fall in love with this program. The children are taught more than academics, and more often than not, they were at levels higher than those academically required at their age. As for Meg, I am unsure where her credibility to write such review comes from. I worked with her for 2.5 months of the maybe 3 months she was there. On several occasions she confided in me, and I can say with fair certainty that this was a job taken in disparity rather than for the desire to do it.  Unfortunately, yes she came in during a time when we were shorter on staff due to several pregnancies, the summer season, and staff transitions. However, the directors always made sure no one missed their break, worked too much, or was left alone. And you, Meg, I write this here because I have no other means to communicate with you. I find it absurd that you talk about too much chaos/stress and lack if warmth, when you are about as tough as a twig and as warm as an ice pack. You became stressed just by having to take ONE upset child on a walk. And it was basically protocol to offer a hug to any child that was troubled, and yet you looked scared just to hold their hand. Also, this "I am experienced in early childhood education" nonsense? You are 21 years old and haven't gotten a degree, or even gone to college. In all our conversations about students, class, and technique did you ever mention this expansive knowledge. Often you came to me for help and advise.  Do not put yourself in the same place as those of us who actually poured our time, energy, and heart into this subject. I am truly disappointed by how ungrateful you were about the opportunity you were given. You were put in a class with one lead teacher who has 10+ years of Montessori experience and another lead teacher with a heart of gold, both of which took on several "assistant tasks" to ease your stress. Not to mention accommodations done for the sake of your "health and well being" by the administration. And don't say "I was told I was not a fit" when the director found out you were looking for another job (after just 1.5 months) and was still told you were welcome to stay until you found a new position. Which was more than generous considering how negative you were throughout the whole experience.

Peace Valley Charter School is truly a gem in Boise. From the moment you walk onto campus, you can…read morefeel the sense of care, intention, and community that surrounds the students. What sets Peace Valley apart is its Waldorf-inspired approach within a public charter setting. Children learn through art, music, movement, hands-on projects, gardening, storytelling, and deep relationships with their teachers -- while still meeting academic standards. My child comes home excited to share what they learned, whether it's a science experiment, a painting, or a class play rehearsal. The teachers genuinely know their students and care about their growth -- not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. The school feels small in the best way: families know each other, staff are approachable, and communication is thoughtful and transparent.

After a few hard years, I can honestly say that Peace Valley Charter School has never felt…read morestronger. The growth we've experienced as a community--academically, emotionally, and culturally--has been incredible to witness. My child is truly thriving here. The teachers and staff deserve every bit of praise. Their dedication, patience, and genuine love for the students shine through in everything they do. You can feel the care the moment you walk onto campus. They see each child as an individual, and that makes all the difference. The magical Waldorf principles that drew us to the school are more present than ever--woven beautifully into the curriculum, the environment, and the rhythms of the day. Creativity, imagination, movement, and hands-on learning aren't just ideas here; they're lived experiences. My child comes home inspired, confident, and excited to learn. Peace Valley is on the up and up, and I'm so grateful to be part of this journey. It truly feels like a place where childhood is honored, education is meaningful, and the whole child is nurtured. Highly recommend to any family looking for a supportive, enriching, and truly magical learning environment.

We couldn't be more grateful for Cedar Valley Christian Academy and the incredible leadership…read morebehind it through NCSA. The directors and leaders are truly second to none--they have created a school culture that is welcoming, intentional, and deeply rooted in strong values. What stands out most is their genuine commitment to partnering with families. It's clear they pour their hearts into not just educating students, but caring for them as whole individuals--spiritually, emotionally, physically, and academically. That kind of balance is rare. As a parent, I have complete peace knowing my young daughters are in a safe, secure environment where they are known, supported, and encouraged to grow in every area of life. Cedar Valley recognizes that students are more than just learners--they are children with families, passions, and unique gifts. No Homework is a plus for me when my kids are still young... and I love that I will have 2 days at home with them knowing what they are learning and what kind of content is being taught in the classroom since the teacher will partner with me on those home days of learning. Highly recommend to any family looking for a school that truly invests in both students and parents!

We enrolled our son in Eagle Wings this year and couldn't be happier. He LOVES his teacher and…read morefriends and he has learned SO much. The staff is kind and nurturing while teaching him the things he needs to know prior to kindergarten. The director and his teacher has been amazing for us! We will be sending our youngest there as well when he is old enough.

We are so excited about the changes in our preschool this year! The new director, Miss Shelli, has…read morecertainly made changes which are promoting an extremely positive learning environment for our children. This preschool has extremely talented teachers who exhibit compassion and dedication, and this is easily observable in their interactions not only with the children, but also with the parents and each other. It is a true blessing to have a preschool of this caliber in our small town of Eagle -in which the moment we walk in, we can feel that our child is cared for, safe and that he is receiving a top notch education which is fostering his love of learning. We appreciate every member of this preschool staff and feel extremely fortunate to be part of this preschool!

We love Dreamland! My daughter is so excited to get up every morning, to go to "school" she comes…read morehome every day and tells us what she learned! The staff is amazing, and they all know my daughter and myself. They feel like a second family!!

my family and I have been attending this childcare center since 2021. we have never had any issues…read morewith the staff, never had any issues with the quality of the care. We did come from a different of the valley this and did go to daycare's previously and a Dreamland by far has always been our favorite.