I see my review was taken down. My 5 year old granddaughter was abused by owners son in the…read morebathroom. Finally got a settlement with lawsuit. She is now 9 and still traumatized.

A wonderful home away from home center. My 2 older grandchildren loved their time with Active Minds…read moreand my youngest grandchild currently attends. This center offers low ratios and has very low turnover. All the staff are wonderful and loving. They provide quality care and love each and every child.

TLDR: Punished our 3 year old for potty accidents by making him sit in his own poop until I could…read moreget there to pick him up (despite having clean clothes for him and telling us they would help our newly potty trained 3 year old with accidents). If I could leave zero stars, I would. We have a child who just turned 3 years old in June that we enrolled at Northwest Montessori in August 2025. He had been potty trained for about 2 months before we started but with the change, completely regressed. But we were working on it, asking the teachers for guidance on how to handle it, etc. Our child came home telling me one day that his teachers (Miss Rebecca and Miss Beverly) wouldn't let him play at the station he liked because he had an accident (pooped his pants). But I just thought maybe that's just how a 3 year old tells stories... But then yesterday, I got a call from the school. He had another accident. Now we have extra clothes at the school and in the past the teachers have helped him get cleaned up and change his clothes. This was actually something we SPECIFICALLY asked about during our tour (how accidents would be handled, if they would help with wiping since he's still learning, etc and we were told oh, yes absolutely). Then yesterday I got a very rude call from their "director" Debbie who was angry that my child had another potty accident. She was not kind or apologetic but actually snapped "it's not the teacher's job to do this" ... But this "montessori" has 1 year olds as well. So they are a daycare. They change diapers. They had actually mentioned moving him down a class if we needed to when we started but that was as close as they ever came to working with us to find a good solution. *** And when we enrolled, we specifically asked about this and they said they would make him put on his own clothes but they would help clean him up. She then told me that I needed to come pick him up. When I got there, he was pulled out of his room and sitting in a chair, sitting in his own poop. His clean clothes were literally on the floor next to him that they refused to help him with. Because they were mad that he had an accident, they decided to punish him by making him sit in his poop. Three grown women thought it was appropriate to punish a three year old for a bathroom accident by making him sit with a turd in his pants until I could get there (and btw she initially left me a voicemail so they had no idea how long it would take me to get there or to even get their message).

We feel so lucky to have found an amazing school and community through Northview Montessori! When…read morewe were moving out to Boise, mid-pandemic, it was hard to navigate getting our son in school in a place that we had no real parent network in place. At the recommendation of a colleague, we looked into Northview and we could not be happier. After months of hard-to-navigate online pre-k programs back home, we enrolled our son in the in-person program at Northview mid-year. The teachers and staff were patient, attentive and showed extra care in getting our son situated and back in the "groove" of attending school. We kept our son there over the summer, where they did an amazing job balancing active play and lots of outdoor time, with the right amount of learning to stave off the summer learning loss. Now, our guy is in Miss. Debbie's kindergarten class and we are so impressed, seriously... she is a child-whisperer. Patient, understanding, calm, smart, creative and loving. Miss. Debbie does a wonderful job setting up her curriculum to incorporate many Montessori principles while also preparing students to enter into 1st grade in a more traditional setting. Added bonus, the before and after school care that is still developmentally stimulating and fun! The size, access, communication and flexibility of the staff make this school a working parent's dream! Finally, while I know people are in many different places when it comes to things like COVID policies and masking, I appreciate the thought and care that Northview takes in constantly reviewing the latest guidance and working on ways to keep students and their families safe. For me, this has provided incredible piece of mind. In a time of a lot of change and chaos, Northview has been one of the absolute best things we've found in moving to Boise and we will forever be grateful for the foundational love of learning they have helped to spark in our son.

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!

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!!!

We attended The Cooperative for the 2018-2019 school year with my then 3 year old. She was in the…read moreT/Th class with other 3 and 4 year olds. This is a small school, filled with so much love and dedication. Is is very different from other classes and schools. You will feel like a family with the other families and the staff. The two teachers, Jessica and Joslyn are incredible. So good with the kids, kind, patient and allowing the kids to learn things that interest them. My daughter adored them. The director is also very present, hopping in and out frequently. There are a few important things to know about The Cooperative. This place is NOT a good fit for everyone. It truly is cooperative. Parents are in the classroom as volunteers. For the T/Th class it's about once a month. For MWF, it will be closer to twice a month. You also need to be on a committee. This could mean, being on maintenance and shampooing the carpets at the end of the year. Or being on the Silent Auction committee and helping plan the big fundraiser. You also sit in a circle at the end of class and do a goodbye so that takes about 10-15 minutes every class too. If you are looking for a "drop off and leave" kind of preschool...this is not it. Ultimately this was the main reason why we couldn't continue with our second year here. With a younger kid (who can NOT come in during your parent helper time) and two working parents...it just didn't work. The second thing you need to know is that this is Play Based. Your kid will not be learning letters with worksheets or singing counting songs. The teachers are marvelous at bringing learning moments into focus based on what the kids are interested in. There is loose structure, but there is no curriculum and the kids are pretty free to explore. My daughter adored painting and did it every day. We loved this school and were very sad to leave. Ultimately it wasn't a good fit for our family, but it IS right for a lot of other people! Their waitlist fills up fast so be sure to tour soon and get on the waitlist in January.

We love this school! It's a great place for kids to be kids and develop there social skills in a…read moreplay based environment. The school director is great and the teachers are absolutely the best! Not for parents who think there five year old should be doing work sheets or jumping grade levels, but understand that kids are kids and the most important part of early childhood development is exploration. Don't get me wrong, this is not some hippie school but it's also not for everyone. It survives on parent support and has low enrollment fees, but parents are expected to help around the class often, which keeps overhead down. We love it and wished it continued through kinder.

This daycare would receive 5 stars, except for the consistent mean, rude, & crappy attitude from…read moreyour staff/director Mary. She is rude to the parents (except when new customers tour the center). Its an act. When Ive tried talking to her about my child, she acts like I am a bother, every. single. time. My daughter & most of the children think she is, "mean & not nice at all". They are afraid of her! What is Mary doing being an "educator"? The owner, Ann, is wonderful, as well as the teachers Ive met over the years, but, I removed my child months ago & hope changes are made.

I haven't been there but the lady I spoke with was less than comforting and helpful. She came off…read morevery rude and snobby and seemed annoyed-I got that impression from a few phone calls, and nonetheless she assumed I was a single mother because I asked about the cost of daycare for both kids and if there was a bundle deal if I brought siblings-that should be a normal and frequent question and I felt she used that to insult me.

As a first time mom, it was very hard for me to trust a school with my infant. Everbrook Meridian…read morehas the most amazing director, Michelle, who has gone above and beyond in making sure I feel comfortable and my daughter is safe. The staff in the infant room truly care about the wellbeing of the babies and send updates all day long about how she is doing. Everbrook also has cameras which gives me a second peace of mind while my daughter is in their care. The building is brand new and extremely secure. Everbrook also provides the option of part time care and are extremely flexible on drop in days as needed. I'm thankful to have found this school, Michelle, Marisa, Tori, and Sara!

We've been coming since they opened in Aug of 2025 and it has been so great. The kids love the…read moreactivities, projects and food. The teachers and management has clear communication and have been consistent and dependable. I love being able to check in on the cameras to see what the kids are up to and the app has such great detailed information. They are also so flexible and have picked up my school age student on the bus for aftercare when needed. There's so many options. We are very happy here.

I am so happy we found River Academy! My children absolutely love everything about this center. The…read morestaff is friendly, the facility is amazing, the owner is great. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that a lot of the staff were gals who had worked at a previous daycare my children attended. That made the transition into a new place much easier for my kids. The teachers communicate with you and let you know how your childs day went and what activities they did. My youngest has learned so much since starting here. They have an after school homework program for the school age children, that my oldest is a part of. They help with homework, the kids can hang out and read or study. They open at 6:30 and actually show up and open the facility on time. We had issues with the previous daycare and the staff not being able to show up on time. And when I have to be to work by 7, it's important the doors are open at 6:30. I honestly can't say enough about this daycare center. We definitely lucked out finding them and I am so thankful!

River Academy made false claims that my child had HSV. He never tested positive and this was proven…read morefrom our pediatrician at St Luke's. Now my child has to be uprooted from a school at 18 months old. This is poor judgement and disgusting action on their part. They also have kept a child at the school that has tested positive for HSV! Very disappointing.