Preschools in Boise
11 preschools near Boise, ID, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Boise River Montessori
A Montessori preschool located in Boise's North End neighborhood.
Montessori Academy Parkcenter
A Montessori preschool and daycare in the Parkcenter area of southeast Boise.
Northview Montessori
A Montessori toddler, preschool, and kindergarten program in west Boise.
Capullo Montessori Bilingual Preschool
A Spanish-English bilingual Montessori preschool in central Boise.
Foothills School of Arts and Sciences
A downtown Boise independent school whose early-learners program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
Neighborhood Sprouts
A Reggio Emilia-inspired, nature-focused preschool in Boise's North End.
The Cooperative Preschool
A parent-cooperative, play-based preschool in the Boise Bench area.
TRICA (Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Arts)
An arts-based early-childhood program in Boise's North End drawing on Montessori, Reggio, and Waldorf traditions.
Garabatos Spanish Preschool
A Spanish-immersion preschool in the Boise Ave area of south Boise.
Montessori Academy Barber Station
A Montessori preschool and daycare in the Barber Valley area of east Boise.
Riverstone International School
An independent IB-continuum school along Warm Springs Ave in east Boise offering preschool and pre-kindergarten.
Preschool approaches in Boise
The programs listed here include Montessori, Reggio Emilia, progressive and cooperative. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Boise
5 of the programs listed above are Montessori preschools — child-led, mixed-age classrooms with hands-on materials and long, focused work periods. New to the method? Read what Montessori is, compare Montessori vs. play-based, and see how much Montessori costs.
How much does preschool cost in Boise?
Preschool tuition in Boise depends on the program, the schedule (half-day vs. full-day), and the approach — Montessori and full-day private programs usually cost more than part-time or co-op options. Where a school publishes pricing it's shown on its listing above; otherwise ask the school for a current quote. Our guide on how much preschool costs shows how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies, TK, and Head Start that can lower it.
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Frequently asked questions
What preschool approaches are available in Boise?
First Cubby lists Montessori, Reggio Emilia, progressive and cooperative programs in Boise, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Boise?
Preschool tuition in Boise varies widely by program, schedule (half- vs. full-day), and approach — Montessori and full-day private programs typically cost more. Pricing is shown on a listing where the school publishes it; otherwise contact the school. Our guide on how much preschool costs explains how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies and free options.
Are there Montessori preschools in Boise?
Yes — 5 Montessori programs are listed in Boise above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Boise private?
Most standalone preschools in Boise are private (tuition-based). Free and lower-cost options can exist too — Transitional Kindergarten, state pre-K, and Head Start — which our guides on preschool cost and how to afford preschool explain.
How do I choose a preschool in Boise?
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