Best Daycares in Boise, ID — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Boise based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Boise

  1. #1 — River Academy Score: 91%

    River Academy Preschool and Learning Center

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  2. #2 — Kidz Incorporated Score: 89%

    Kidz Incorporated | Fully licensed childcare facility in Boise ID

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Boise State Children's Center Score: 89%

    Boise State Children's Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Boise Daycare & Learning Center Score: 87%

    Boise Daycare & Learning Center and KinderCare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Mama G & Me Preschool Score: 86%

    Mama G & Me Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mamagandme.weebly.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Cross of Christ Preschool Score: 86%

    Cross of Christ Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cocboise.org/preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Kangaroo Clubhouse Score: 86%

    Location - Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Boise, ID

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Overland Montessori Score: 86%

    Overland Montessori is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.overlandmontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Treasure Valley Fine Arts Preschool Score: 86%

    Treasure Valley Fine Arts Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, art school, performing arts. Website: https://linktr.ee/tvfap.

    Programs: Preschool, Art school, Performing arts. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Mayra's Spanish Preschool and Daycare Score: 86%

    Mayra's Spanish Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://linktr.ee/MayrasDaycare.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Nature’s Little Explorers Preschool Score: 86%

    Nature’s Little Explorers Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://natureslittleexplorer.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — River Academy Preschool and Learning Center Score: 86%

    River Academy Preschool and Learning Center is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.riveracademy.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Wonder School Boise Score: 86%

    Wonder School Boise is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.wonderschoolboise.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Hillview Preschool Score: 86%

    Hillview Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.hillviewpreschoolboise.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Northview Montessori Preschool and Accelerated Kindergarten Score: 86%

    Northview Montessori Preschool and Accelerated Kindergarten is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.northviewmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  16. #16 — 5 Mile Storage Score: 84%

    5 Mile Storage is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, self storage facility, school, education. Website: https://5milestorage.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Self storage facility, School, Education. View full profile →

  17. #17 — The Bluebird Preschool Score: 84%

    The Bluebird Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thebluebirdpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Tiggerific Preschool Score: 80%

    Tiggerific Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tiggerifficdaycare.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Ready Set Go Preschool Score: 80%

    Ready Set Go Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://readysetgopreschool.yolasite.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Spunky Monkey Preschool Score: 80%

    Spunky Monkey Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, education. Website: http://www.spunkymonkeypreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Education. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Tiny Haven Childcare Score: 77%

    Tiny Haven Childcare is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://tinyhaven.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Montessori Academy Barber Station Score: 73%

    Preschool & Daycare in Boise, ID

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Shepherd of the Valley Preschool - Boise Score: 71%

    Shepherd of the Valley Preschool - Boise is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://sovidpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Born to Succeed Score: 71%

    Born to Succeed

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Kids in Rhythm Score: 71%

    Kids in Rhythm is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kidsinrhythm.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Leap Ahead Preschool Score: 69%

    Leap Ahead Preschool is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.preschoolsystem.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Angel Arms Daycare Score: 69%

    Angel Arms Daycare is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://wonderschool.com/ref/18509.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — River Academy Pierce Park Score: 69%

    River Academy Pierce Park is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://pierceparkchurch.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Lakewood Montessori Score: 69%

    Lakewood Montessori is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, private school. Website: http://www.lakewood-montessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Wesleyan Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 69%

    Wesleyan Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Boise, ID. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://wesleyanpreschoolboise.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Boise?
River Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Boise based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Boise?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Boise?
Childcare costs in Boise vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.