River Academy Preschool and Learning Center, Boise | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

This is a fantastic daycare. We have been here nearly a year, with our son starting when he was around 5 months old. Having had a poor experience elsewhere, we needed a place in a pinch, and it was so calming when Amanda answered the phone and said there would be space – most other places just direct you to a never ending waitlist.

The building is purpose built, spacious and is kept nice and cool and has great outdoor space for both the smaller kids and the older ones. They have food made fresh on site daily, and a wonderful group of carers on staff who really know our son. They have got him into an amazing nap routine, eating a wide range of food, and developing his motor skills.

In particular, we’ve loved Caty in the infant room (who is often taking care of kids from 7 weeks old) and Catelyn and Hannah in the next room up, but everyone else we’ve met or had care from has been fantastic. Amanda + Gianna on the front desk are always warm, friendly and helpful, as is the owner Steve.

If you need care in this area, you should definitely go take a tour and chat to other parents passing through the lobby.

My daughter went to River Academy when it first opened up and stayed until the 2020 pandemic hit. The facility is very nice and owner and staff take a lot of pride and personal ownership in providing a wonderful experience. The Director Amanda mentioned that she’s always looking to make things better and it’s obvious that she means it. Boise lacks high quality childcare but River Academy, fortunately, is the exception. I am so confused as to why there bad reviews.

Now several years later we knew it was the place we felt comfortable sending our baby boy. He has been attending since he was 7 weeks old and is thriving. At 8 months old he just started pulling himself to standing, is a healthy little eater and always strolls in with the biggest grin.

As a mother of 3 I’ve always felt it is important to build good relationships with teachers. River Academy’s quality staff makes it easy. The genuine affection and constant communication for has been such a relief. My baby is always smiling when he enters the doors.